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Arbitration

Practice area
In today's complex business world, arbitration is the preferred method for resolving disputes. Plesner is the market leader in Denmark for both national and international arbitration, ranking in the top 100 of the world's best law firms in this specialty.

In the global market, larger corporations must navigate a multitude of challenges and risks, including complex value chains, political risks associated with foreign investments, stringent compliance regulations, high-stakes transaction environments, complex financing, and an ongoing green transition lacking consensus.

Navigating the maze of today's business world is no easy task. Conflicts will inevitably arise at home or abroad. Arbitration is now the preferred method of dispute resolution because a case can be kept confidential, it is a "one-shot" process, and an arbitral award can be enforced virtually worldwide (unlike court judgments).

Handling arbitration cases – especially international arbitration cases – requires high specialization. Plesner is the market leader in Denmark for both national and international arbitration cases (regular arbitration and investment arbitration). We have an outstanding track record and rank among the top 100 law firms globally. With experience across various industries including energy, construction and infrastructure, mining, M&A, IT, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and retail, our team brings diversity and experience from the Nordics, USA, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Greece, and Singapore. Our team is regularly invited to speak at international conferences, contribute to rule development, and serve as arbitrators.

Our approach is client-focused: we assemble the most qualified and streamlined team for each case to ensure (financial) efficiency. We value and practice genuine teamwork, both internally and with our clients. We always provide honest advice – especially when it's tough. All of this is the key to further value creation for our clients.

Ratings
Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"Broad and deep competence. Extremely sharp in legal matters and strategically strong"

"Competent, dedicated and super reliable"

"Plesner has solved tasks for me for many years. Their professionalism and thoroughness are of great value to our collaboration"
2024
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution.

"Plesner is a full-scale law firm with a lot of highly skilled lawyers in many areas"

"Superb strategic and tactical acumen, combined with strength in depth, makes this a fabulous and outstanding team that you want on your side. The lawyers are top-notch, skilled and knowledgeable, demonstrating great communication skills as well as a supreme focus on the key issues of the dispute"

"They are always on the ball and extremely pleasant to work with"

"The team is very dedicated and works efficiently"

"Plesner's competencies range widely and the lawyers are always able to solve legal challenges within a short time"

"The team provides in-depth knowledge, high service levels and quick responses"
2024
Chambers Global
Plesner is listed on the prestigious ranking list "GAR 100" covering the best arbitration law firms in the world.

"The firm’s work was really impressive and consistent" (2024)
2019 - 2024
Global Arbitration Review
Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"One of the major strengths of the Plesner team is that they truly act as a team. The lead partner will seamlessly use a wider team, thereby avoiding bottlenecks. This works only because the various chains are all strong within their own level of seniority so that it always feels safe and relevant to work with any given member of the team"

"Great team, capable of handling complex matters"

"Unique ability to see the big picture, but also the important details"
2023
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution.

"The lawyers always respond and are extremely service-minded"

"Plesner has a good understanding of our business, is very service oriented and provides high quality advice"
2023
Chambers Global
Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

Plesner has a strong track record in handling international arbitration matters, appearing regularly before the Danish Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice as well as several arbitral institutions
2022
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution.

"High-quality services are rendered from their lead partners to their most junior associates"
2022
Chambers Global