Litigation
Practice areaPlesner's expertise within the discipline of litigation is extensive. From handling cases within specialist areas such as securities litigation, banking and finance law, construction law, insurance law, IP law, competition law, environmental law, product liability, auditor liability, tax law, as well as technology and outsourcing – to managing lawsuits within the more traditional contract and agreement law in every form.
Our success – and thus the foundation of our business – is rooted in a philosophy that it requires highly specialized litigators, a well-developed procedural strategy, and a special level of engagement and dedication to litigate and win cases for our clients. Our overarching goal is simply to win the case or achieve a favorable settlement, and we accomplish this in the vast majority of our cases.
Our entire setup in the litigation department is designed with this end goal in mind. Therefore, we also collaborate extensively with the individual specialized departments to give the case and narrative the utmost focus. Ultimately, it's about telling a story grounded in facts that brings understanding and clarity to the legal, technical, and economic details of the case.
We have extensive experience litigating cases in all judicial instances in Denmark, within all areas of expertise, and with detailed knowledge of all procedural rules governing the conduct of these cases. Cases are handled in Denmark under Danish rules, but often have an international aspect and are managed and coordinated with foreign law firms.
Selected cases
Dismissal of claim for avoidance of approx. DKK 100m against Thornico
Danish Supreme Court finds for AP Pension in group action concerning change of pension schemes
The Supreme Court finds in favour of the Ministry of Taxation in another "beneficial owner" case
Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S successful in extensive transfer pricing court case
Leading Supreme Court judgment: Collaboration on concept did not imply ownership in respect of the "Tromborg business"
Danish Supreme Court rules against tax payers in two "beneficial owner" cases regarding interest
Danish Eastern High Court rules that Danish courts have jurisdiction in actions against two French companies
The Danish Eastern High Court overturns decision from the Danish Competition Council
The Danish Supreme Court has given its judgment in the first two Danish "beneficial owner" cases
Danish insurance company Codan Forsikring successful in transfer pricing case before the Danish Eastern High Court
Employer was allowed to order a Seventh-day Adventist to work on a Saturday
Sonion successful in patent litigation against Huawei and Sony
Trade secrets exploited by competitor. Injunction granted, recall ordered and DKK 4 million awarded in damages
The Eastern High Court rules against the tax payers in two new "beneficial owner" cases
Nets successful in appeal proceedings against former Nets employee about sell back of employee shares
Plesner successful in leading case before the Supreme Court concerning valuation of minority shareholdings subject to compulsory redemption
The Eastern High Court rules in favour of NetApp in the "beneficial owner" cases
Dismissal of case due to lack of jurisdiction in Denmark
Our specialists
Frederik Leth Keller
Sarah Schæffer
Anna Kristine Johansen
Anna Cecilie Holmgaard Knudsen
Anna Strømgaard Ravn
Marie Plambech Pedersen
Torben Bondrop
Jens Madsen
Christian Th. Kjølbye
Emil Jurcenoks
George Martsekis
Daniel Boel Idorn
Jimmy Skjold Hansen
Daniel Barry
Henrik Kristensen
Frants Dalgaard-Knudsen
Marie-Louise Hoffmann
Tobias Heinel-Yde
Tom Kári Kristjánsson
Emil Brudsgård Larsen
Thomas Ladegaard Petersen
Peter Bang
Christian Karhula Lauridsen
Frederik Lenskjold Olsen
Peter Fogh
Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen
Søren Vagner Nielsen
Rikke Silke Kjeldsen
Peter Schradieck
Michelle Holm Hansen
Mrinalini Singh
Jonas Banke
Andreas Rye-Andersen
Kasper Frahm
Peter Damsgaard Eriksen
Marie-Louise Wincentz Klein
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