Specialised Dispute Resolution

Our specialised dispute resolution team focus on commercial disputes that do not naturally fall in under the auspices of our other teams.

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We advise Danish and international clients on litigation and arbitration about commercial matters, and we also assist in working out the appropriate dispute resolution strategy as soon as possible. We have in-depth experience in conducting cases before the general courts and other dispute resolution institutes, and we represent clients in Danish and international arbitration proceedings.

Our advice and assistance also cover preliminary proceedings such as injunctions, attachment, preservation of evidence, etc.

We are also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and court-based mediation, and together with our client we continuously try to explore the possibilities of solving the dispute by settlement.

Due to our extensive dispute resolution expertise, we also have a solid foundation for advising our clients on how to prevent disputes in the best possible manner.

Our services include

  • Commercial contracts
  • M&A transactions
  • Management liability and consultants’ liability
  • Securities investments
  • Insurance issues
  • IP law (including preliminary injunctions)
  • Unauthorised use of trade secrets
  • Attachment, restraining injuctions and enforcement
  • White-collar crime

Experts

Christian B. Prophet-Rannow

Christian B. Prophet-Rannow

Attorney of the Danish High Courts, Partner

Frederik Kromann Jespersen

Frederik Kromann Jespersen

Attorney of the Danish Supreme Court, LL.M, Partner

Jeppe Reipurth

Jeppe Reipurth

Attorney of the Danish High Courts, Partner

Peter Skau-Andersen

Peter Skau-Andersen

Attorney of the Danish Supreme Court, Partner

Trine Overby Laursen

Trine Overby Laursen

Attorney of the Danish High Courts, Partner

Ratings

  • The Legal 500

    They are very specialised within construction law and especially construction law disputes. Due to the size of their construction law practice (the number of lawyers), they have big strength in depth. The level of service and alertness is extremely high combined with strong theoretical knowledge and a pragmatic approach.

  • The Legal 500

    They have the right size, big enough to handle everything, and small enough to be directly involved in our business. They give value-for-money advice and especially in terms of disputes, the unique thing is that they tell us directly whether or not to pursue a dispute.

  • The Legal 500

    Skau Reipurth is “very specialised within construction law and especially construction law disputes”, particularly litigation and arbitration proceedings arising from works and supply issues in building and engineering procedures (…) Frederik Kromann Jespersen, Peter Skau-Andersen, Jeppe Reipurth (…) are the names to note within the group, which also handles commercial contract, professional and product liability, post-M&A and securities disputes.

  • The Legal 500

    Legal 500 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

    Skau Reipurth’s Peter Skau-Andersen has “a high level of commercial insight” (…) and Jeppe Reipurth is experienced in international construction arbitrations.

    At Skau Reipurth, “trusted professional partner” Peter Skau-Andersen represented Total Ejendomme in a real estate dispute. Recent clients include Coop Danmark, Arbejdernes Landsbank and Pack Tech.

    Skau Reipurth acts in disputes pertaining to construction, real estate, employment and commercial issues. Jointly leading the team is (…) commercial law specialist Peter Skau-Andersen, and Jeppe Reipurth, who handles commercial and construction issues.

    They are very specialised within construction law and especially construction law disputes. Due to the size of their construction law practice (the number of lawyers), they have big strength in depth. The level of service and alertness is extremely high combined with strong theoretical knowledge and a pragmatic approach.

    The firm’s construction disputes team is one of the best in Denmark. In quality as well as in quantity.

    They have the right size, big enough to handle everything, and small enough to be directly involved in our business. They give value-for-money advice and especially in terms of disputes, the unique thing is that they tell us directly whether or not to pursue a dispute.

    Skau Reipurth’s dispute resolution team houses two specialised sub-teams; one focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration while the other focuses on construction disputes. (…) Frederik Kromann Jespersen co-head the commercial litigation team, which handles post-M&A disputes, professional and product liability claims, and securities litigation. On the construction side, clients praise the team for being “absolutely top notch”; it is jointly led by Jeppe Reipurth (…) who is “one of the most skilled construction law arbitrators in Denmark.”

    Their construction law dispute team is second to none and absolutely top notch in Denmark.

    Represented the chairman of the board of directors of a global money-lending business in criminal proceedings initiated against the company and the board of directors by the Danish Consumer Ombudsman.

    Advising a major real estate developer in an ongoing arbitration case against the turnkey contractor with a case value of around €6.4m.

    Representing G.V.L. Enterprise A/S in a major ongoing arbitration against I/S Amager Ressourcecenter regarding Amager Bakke (Copenhill).

    Skau Reipurth has a diverse practice which handles disputes in the areas of infrastructure and construction, employment, procurement, and intellectual property. Frederik Kromann Jespersen spearheads the dispute resolution practice, while (…) Jeppe Reipurth co-head the construction dispute resolution team. Jespersen has notable experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration (…) and Reipurth often represents building material suppliers before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board and the Danish High Court. Peter Skau-Andersen often advises on real estate, M&A, insolvency and shareholder’s disputes.

    Jeppe Reipurth provides very constructive “strategic” sessions on how to handle a very difficult legal matters – he is a real trusted adviser.

    Very practical and straight forward case handling.

  • Chambers Europe

    Chambers Europe (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

    Respected practice representing clients in a range of contentious cases, from commercial disputes to employment litigation. Its lawyers’ expertise also covers issues connected to real estate and construction projects, as well as disputes arising from M&A transactions and distressed situations. Clients include both domestic and international companies.

    Clients praise the team’s management of cases, with one source saying: “They are very dedicated and drive the cases forward. They give solid advice on when to try to settle the cases and when to proceed.”

    Peter Skau-Andersen is praised by clients for being “an ambitious and skilled lawyer. He gets the job done and does it well. He also follows up proactively.” Another client says he “solves problems and is quick and efficient.” He advises on litigation and commercial disputes related to M&A, real estate and contract law.

    Peter Skau-Andersen is an increasingly prominent commercial litigator. Clients remark on his well-rounded service: “He has good commercial and analytical sense as well as a good legal understanding of the matters at hand.”

    Respected team representing clients in a broad range of contentious matters, including commercial disputes as well as employment litigation. Strong expertise across a variety of sectors such as media and finance, advising domestic as well as international companies. Notably active in construction disputes. Client roster is bolstered by the addition of 360 North Management, among others.

  • Chambers Global

    Chambers Global (2017, 2018)

    Peter Skau-Andersen is praised by clients for being “an ambitious and skilled lawyer. He gets the job done and does it well. He also follows up proactively.” Another client says he “solves problems and is quick and efficient.” He advises on litigation and commercial disputes related to M&A, real estate and contract law.

    Peter Skau-Andersen is an increasingly prominent commercial litigator. Clients remark on his well-rounded service: “He has good commercial and analytical sense as well as a good legal understanding of the matters at hand.”