We are Denmark's leading litigation law firm. Since it was founded Plesner has specialised in litigation and today we are the law firm in Denmark that conducts the biggest and most important cases on behalf of the corporate sector.

Our skills in the area are wide-ranging; from litigation in specialist areas such as accountants' professional liability, banking and finance, competition law, construction law, employment law, environmental law, insurance law, IP law, product liability, tax law and technology & outsourcing to legal actions in the rather more conventional area of contract law, including all types of mergers and acquisitions.

Our success in the area, and the resulting fundament of our business, is based on the philosophy that highly specialised litigators and dedicated commitment are required to conduct and win cases for our clients. And our overall objective is simply to win the case. It is what we do best and it is what we can do. And it is also how our clients would characterise us.

Plesner's entire set-up, with dispute resolution at the centre of our litigation, has been structured to give the most possible focus and dedication to the handling of cases.

We have acquired unique knowledge sharing and knowhow about all aspects of litigation and we are proud to say that we have extensive experience in litigation in all courts in Denmark and in all fields and have detailed knowledge of all procedural rules governing such cases.

Ratings

  • Plesner is listed on the prestigious ranking list "GAR 100" covering the best arbitration law firms in the world (2019-2024)

    "the firm’s work was really impressive and consistent" (2024)

  • 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)
  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution. 

    Plesner's dispute resolution department maintains its reputation as a market-leading practice, offering vast experience in commercial and white-collar crime litigation. The law firm frequently acts on arbitrations at both national and international levels, and represents clients from the construction, banking and pharmaceutical sectors.

    "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)
  • 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)
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    Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution.
     
    Plesner has a market-leading practice acting on behalf of clients on both arbitration and litigation proceedings related to the banking and finance, insurance, energy and construction sectors. The law firm is also knowledgeable in breach and termination of contracts, as well as in white-collar crime mandates.
     
    "High-quality services are rendered from their lead partners to their most junior associates" (2022)
  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2022)
  • Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    "Very solid team. Super strong on the legal matters, but at the same time possess a solid understanding of working with the counterparty"
     
    "You feel that the whole team is personally there for you and the case(s)!"
     
    "Dedication. Analytical capabilities. Big picture and details. Extremely strong on the legal side – very strong legal domain knowledge"
    "Good insight on international trade agreements and international arbitration" (2021)
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    Market-leading practice handling high-profile, complex cases. Acts on behalf of clients on both arbitration and litigation proceedings related to the banking and finance, insurance, transportation, energy and construction sectors. Areas of expertise include post-transaction disputes as well as breach and termination of contracts. Also knowledgeable in white-collar crime mandates.

    "Very well organised and able to see the bigger picture without letting any details slip"
     
    "The lawyers have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of their clients and always respond imminently to requests for assistance" (2021)
  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2021)
  • Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.
     
    "Honest communication on what are the strengths and weaknesses in a case so that the process is streamlined" (2020)
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    Market-leading practice handling high-profile, complex cases. Acts on behalf of clients on both arbitration and litigation proceedings related to the banking and finance, insurance, transportation, infrastructure and construction sectors. Areas of expertise include post-transaction disputes as well as breach and termination of contracts. Also knowledgeable in white-collar crime mandates.

    "Service-minded and show great commercial insight"
     
    "Good at thinking about strategy and structuring the process around litigation"
     
    "Very diligent at responding quickly when something comes up that needs our attention" (2020)
  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2020)
  • Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.
     
    The group at Plesner has "a superb dynamic across the team from junior associate to partner level" (2019)
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    Market-leading practice noted for its ability to handle high-profile, complex cases. Acts on behalf of clients on both arbitration and litigation proceedings related to insurance, IP, tax and M&A. Regularly represents major financial institutions, government entities and multinational corporations. Experienced in high-value domestic and international arbitration cases.

    Clients praise Plesner for its "depth of resources, experience, legal diligence and business understanding" and highlight the firm's "responsiveness, insight and availability" (2019)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2019)
  • Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    Plesner is praised for its "strong team" (2018)

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    “They are very good at keeping us updated. The litigation team stands out both for their ethics and their ability to understand our business”
     
    “They are very flexible in providing their advice and accommodating our needs”
     
    “They are very skilled at giving legal advice which is commercially attractive"
     
    "They want to find solutions” (2018)
  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2018)
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    Market-leading practice noted for its ability to handle high-profile, complex cases. Acts on behalf of clients on both arbitration and litigation proceedings related to insurance, IP, tax and M&A. Represents major financial institutions, government entities and multinational corporations.

    "We have a very positive impression. They are quick, experienced and solution-minded"

    "They are one of the leading law firms in Denmark, with specialised experts in dispute resolution" (2017)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2017)
  • Within Dispute Resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    Plesner's "great team" often acts for clients in the construction, financial services and energy sectors (2017)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Dispute Resolution (2016)
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    Large, market-leading practice recognised for its ability to handle complex cases. Assists with both arbitration and litigation proceedings related to insurance, M&A, IP and tax, across a number of key sectors and industries. Represents a number of major financial institutions (2016)
  • Within Dispute resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm. 

    Peter Schradieck heads the "very solution-oriented" group at Plesner, which has particular expertise in construction, insurance, energy and commercial disputes (2016)

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    Sizeable team with an enviable track record in the area. Has been notably active of late advising on large disputes arising out of the financial crisis. Also a strong choice for construction disputes and energy arbitrations.

    "The lawyers are great strategic planners who think things through very well. I can call and get an immediate discussion of complex issues"
     
    "A top law firm. We got the best service we could have imagined. It is a firm to go to for important matters" (2015)
  • Within Dispute resolution, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    The "knowledgeable" team at Plesner handles disputes in areas such as construction, professional liability, energy and M&A (2015)

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