Peter Schradieck
His practice is solely focused on preparing and handling some of largest litigation and arbitration proceedings in Denmark, and with experience from more than 150 main hearings, including before the Danish Supreme Court and arbitration tribunals constituted under institutions such as DIA, SCC and ICC, he is one of the most experienced and sought-after litigators in Denmark.
Peter is also, together with only a handful of other lawyers in Denmark, top-ranked by both Chambers Europe, Chambers Global and Legal 500.
He has worked for a broad range of both Danish and international blue-chip companies and specialises in managerial liability, securities litigation, post M&A disputes and contract law in general, particularly with international aspects. He has also focus on construction disputes and he has involved in major arbitrations concerning the construction of the Metro, among others.
Peter is a certified arbitrator and is regularly appointed as co-arbitrator and lead arbitrator.
In addition to his practice as an attorney-at-law, Peter has obtained a Master's degree in strategy, finance and corporate governance from Copenhagen Business School.
Peter is a member of Plesner's Board of Directors.
Selected cases
- Counsel in proceedings concerning mining project in Greenland, value approx. USD 3bn
- Lead counsel in multi-billion-DKK metro construction arbitration
- Lead counsel in ICC proceedings concerning termination of agreements, value DKK 250m
- Lead counsel in lawsuit concerning the conclusion of SWAP agreements, value DKK 100m
- Lead counsel in lawsuit concerning the cancellation of a share trade, value DKK 250m
- Co-counsel in proceedings concerning distribution agreement, value DKK 1bn
- Lead counsel in proceedings concerning M&A transaction, value of DKK 300m
- Lead counsel in DIA and ICC proceedings on delivery of marine engines, value DKK 150m
- Lead counsel in proceedings concerning FIDIC contracts on wind turbines, value of DKK 100m
"Peter Schradieck is highly intelligent and a top litigation partner. He is super clever and the best courtroom litigator in Denmark"
"He is highly intelligent and always ready to go the extra mile. Peter is a dispute resolution partner in his own league. He is immensely personable, clever and wisely outflanks his opponents. He is indisputably the best of the best" (2024)
"Peter is a brilliant arbitration practitioner"
"He is one of the brightest courtroom lawyers I have ever come across"
"He possesses the ability to analyse and explain complex facts to the tribunal"
