Torben Bondrop
Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Torben Bondrop is one of Denmark's foremost litigators. His track record as a litigator is outstanding, and he has won 11 consecutive cases before the Danish Supreme Court.
Torben has had a right to appear before the Danish Supreme Court for more than 20 years, and he is also a qualified arbitrator. His high success rate and extensive ligation experience mean that he is in constant demand among Danish and international businesses, and he handles litigation and arbitration proceedings in a range of areas of the law.
Torben specialises in insurance and pension law, but, in addition to traditional insurance law, he has been engaged in advisors' professional liability, D&O liability, product liability, general commercial liability and reinsurance, and he has handled a large number of litigation and arbitration proceedings in all of these areas.
In addition, Torben holds positions of trust in the areas of procedural and general insurance law; he is a member of the board of the Danish Supreme Court Bar Association, secretary of the Danish Association of Insurance Law, a member of the board of Foreningen for Erstatnings- og Forsikringsret (FEF) (a Danish association for tort and insurance law), a member of the presidential council of the International Association for Insurance Law (AIDA) and a member of the board of AIDA Europe.
Torben Bondrop is recommended and has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame as regards Dispute Resolution. Further, he is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
"Torben Bondrop has many years of experience and runs a skilled team of lawyers and legal professionals who assist us in concrete legal challenges. It is always delivered at a high professional level and within a very short time"
"Torben Bondrop has the utmost experience and knowledge concerning all aspects of insurance law and tort law"
"Torben Bondrop and Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen have many years of experience and run a skilled team of lawyers and legal professionals, who assist on concrete legal challenges" (2024)
Torben Bondrop is a highly esteemed practitioner with a strong focus on insurance and tort law cases. He also regularly acts on professional liability disputes.
"He is a very experienced lawyer with a service-minded attitude"
"Torben has a strong professional profile with deep experience in insurance law, including handling court cases. He focuses on the client's wishes and needs, and complies with these very satisfactorily" (2024)
Torben Bondrop is recommended as a "Global Leader" as regards Insurance & Reinsurance (2023)
Torben Bondrop has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame as regards Dispute Resolution. He is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution. Further, he is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
"Torben Bondrop and Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen have unique professional skills and human qualities. You can always be sure that both the case and the people involved will be treated correctly" (2023)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a Senior Statesman as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is a highly esteemed practitioner with a strong focus on insurance and tort law cases. He also regularly acts on professional liability disputes. (2023)
Torben Bondrop has been included in the Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist - Arbitration (Nordics), which is showcasing the leading practitioners in the Nordics (2022)
Torben Bondrop has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame as regards Dispute Resolution. He is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution. Further, he is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
"Partner Torben Bondrop is one of the most sought-after insurance lawyers in the Insurance law industry and is highly respected and experienced. He often goes to court and is an excellent litigator and very esteemed. He is also an excellent tactician as well as extremely trustworthy" (2022)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a Senior Statesman as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is a highly esteemed practitioner with a strong focus on insurance and tort law cases. He regularly acts on professional indemnity and liability disputes. Interviewees praise Bondrop for being "very efficient and a very good litigator" (2022)
Torben Bondrop is recommended and has been listed as a leading individual regarding Dispute Resolution for seven consecutive years. He has therefore been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame as regards Dispute Resolution.
Further, Torben Bondrop is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
"Torben Bondrop is an excellent lawyer – solid, diligent and easy to work with"
"Partner Torben Bondrop is one of the most well-respected, experienced and knowledgeable insurance lawyers in Denmark. He is also a brilliant litigator"
"Torben Bondrop and Charlottes Hasseriis Iversen stand out as individuals. They are both extremely skilled lawyers and practitioners; and at the same time, they are very decent and likeable people, which one can always trust" (2021)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is a highly esteemed practitioner with a strong focus on insurance and tort law cases. He regularly acts on professional indemnity and prospectus liability disputes. "Bondrop has a very good rapport with clients and explains not only the legal but also the business-related positions in cases," according to a respondent (2021)
Torben Bondrop is recommended and listed as a leading individual (Hall of Fame) as regards Dispute Resolution. Further, he is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
"Torben Bondrop is very well respected in all areas of the Danish insurance sector and one of the very best litigators in Denmark. He deals with all kind of insurance-related issues"
"Torben Bondrop is a great lawyer. Excellent knowledge of financial regulation regarding life insurance companies" (2020)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is a vastly experienced practitioner who receives plaudits for his expertise in insurance litigation. One client praises his "solid, hands-on legal experience combined with an excellent commercial understanding." He is knowledgeable in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, with disputes often involving the construction and energy sectors (2020)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution (2019)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance (2019)
Torben Bondrop is recommended as regards Real Estate and Construction (2019)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is recognised for his capabilities in insurance claims and has substantial experience advising clients on professional liability and reinsurance matters (2019)
Torben Bondrop has in January 2018 been inducted into the Legal 500's Hall of Fame for his continuous excellence within the practice area: Commercial, Corporate and M&A. Before 2018, the Hall of Fame only featured leading lawyers from the US.
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by the clients for continued excellence. The Hall of Fame highlights, to clients, the law firm partners, who are at the pinnacle of the profession. In EMEA, the criteria for entry is to have been recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the elite leading lawyers for seven consecutive years.
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution (2018)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
The team is led by "knowledgeable, skilled and competent" Torben Bondrop (2018)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop handles insurance and tort law. Clients appreciate his calculated approach: "He is very experienced, he takes the tactical and technical aspects into account and looks ahead to what the next step could be" (2018)
Torben Bondrup is listed as an expert with respect to Insurance & Reinsurance (2017)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is noted for his expertise in contentious cases in the insurance sector. particularly cases concerning consultants' liability, product liability, D&O liability and reinsurance matters. Clients appreciate the qualities he contributes to their cases, saying: "He is skilled, very communicative and well prepared, so things very seldom catch him by surprise. He also really knows and understands our needs, which is great" (2017)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution.
The Dispute Resolution Group includes the well-regarded Torben Bondrop (2017)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
"Highly respected" practice head Torben Bondrop (2017)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution by both Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.
Torben Bondrop is a respected practitioner who "does a fantastic job," according to sources. He focuses mainly on cases of consultants' liability, product liability, general commercial liability and reinsurance. He successfully defended both BAT and STC against claims concerning commercial liability linked to tobacco products (2016)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution (2016)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance.
Plesner's department is headed by "star lawyer" Torben Bondrop, who is "one of the leaders among Danish firms specializing in insurance law" (2016)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Dispute Resolution.
Practice head Torben Bondrop is representing BAT and Scandinavian Tobacco Group in novel tobacco litigation brought by an ex-smoker. He elicits enthusiastic praise from clients: "He fully understands my company strategy and the way we do business. He is a very effective adviser" (2015)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution (2015)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual as regards Insurance (2015)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution.
Sources agree that Torben Bondrop is an excellent litigator. He receives high praise for his courtroom skills and client service: "He is good-humoured and sympathetic and combines well with our own company values" (2014)
Torben Bondrop is listed as a leading individual with respect to Dispute Resolution.
Torben Bondrop shows "empathy and a professional manner" as regards Insurance related matters (2013)
Torben Bondrop is ranked as a leading individual as regards Dispute Resolution.
Torben Bondrop has outstanding communication and client relationship skills, according to sources. "He is great at putting his clients at ease", says one (2013)
