Ranked: Band 1

What the team is known for
Bech-Bruun is an esteemed and well-resourced practice that regularly assists domestic and international creditors and debtors with a range of bankruptcy and insolvency issues, including debt restructuring. The law firm assists with the administration of estates, including the sale of businesses as going concerns, or liquidates companies' assets through formal insolvency proceedings. The practice handles bankruptcy matters in a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, travel industry, construction and retail.

Strengths
"Bech-Bruun is great in terms of commercial awareness and client service. It always responds fast and keep clients informed."

"They are one of the best team of lawyers in Denmark. They are professional, nice, easy to talk and work with and have good technical skills."

Work highlights
Bech-Bruun acted as co-administrator on the Great Dane Airlines bankruptcy proceedings.

Notable practitioners
Anders Hauge Gløde advises clients on bankruptcies, restructurings and litigation proceedings.

"Anders is a highly respected lawyer."

"Anders is extremely bright."

Head of department Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt is a notable market presence who regularly acts as appointed trustee on bankruptcies spanning a range of industries. "Anders is an excellent and pragmatic lawyer with a great commercial understanding."

Jørgen Hauschildt advises clients on estate administration. He offers experience acting for clients in the energy sector.

Michael Serring regularly acts on insolvency litigation advising creditors and other parties in disputes. He also acts on professional liability cases.

Troels Tuxen is known for his work on insolvencies, serving domestic as well as international clients. He also regularly acts as administrator for bankruptcy estates. "Troels is an experienced lawyer who is great to work with."

Søren Christensen Volder is regularly appointed administrator of bankruptcy estates, reconstructions and restructuring processes. He acts for clients in multiple sectors, including the holiday home industry, manufacturing, and development consultancies.

"Søren always puts the customer at the centre."

"Søren is a lawyer who is able to think out of the box to find solutions."

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, Restructuring/Insolvency

Troels Tuxen wins respect for his wide-ranging expertise, including in the administration of bankruptcy estates, restructuring and insolvency litigation matters. He is described as a "very skilled negotiator and moderator."

Michael Serring specialises in insolvency matters, focusing primarily on debt collection, distressed securities and litigation. He has particular expertise in advising on limited partnerships.

Chambers and Partners Global, Restructuring/Insolvency

Bech-Bruun is recognised for its strong M&A, projects and restructuring and insolvency teams.

The firm’s restructuring and insolvency team represented debtors and creditors on a mix of formal restructurings, distressed acquisitions and insolvency proceedings.

Research period review (2023/2024)
The firm provided expert advice in restructuring and insolvency matters, catering to both creditor and debtor clients, including major Danish banks, prominent government funds, Danish corporates, and Danish subsidiaries of major foreign companies.

Client feedback
“They are down to earth, communicate easily and understandably, and are also aware of next steps and make sure that I as a client understand the scenarios and consequences thereof. They are very pragmatic, which is fantastic.”

“They are extremely professional and carry out the assignments quickly and accurately.”

“Legal competence and commercial understanding.”

IFLR1000, Restructuring and insolvency, 2023

Ranked: Tier 2

The team at Bech-Bruun utilises its ‘lengthy experience‘ in cross-border insolvency mandates across Germany, Greenland and China. The team assists a diverse client base of domestic banks and government funds, in addition to corporates, and domestic subsidiaries on the debtors side. Practice head Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt handles bankrupt estates, and often appears before the High Court in matters aimed at avoiding bankruptcy. Troels Tuxen is ‘extremely experienced‘ in advising shipping companies on the out-of-court suspension of payment procedures, creditor arrangements, and frequently acts as trustee of bankruptcy estates. 

‘They are always very responsive, effective and to the point. The team works well and knows the sector.’

‘Troels Tuxen is a gentleman and a good lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. Troels has a broad knowledge of insolvency and is extremely experienced. He is always accessible and provides solid advice.’

‘Bech-Bruun’s team is extremely specialised and has lengthy experience within bankruptcies and restructurings. They act quickly and accurately.’

‘Michael Serring and Anders Hauge Gløde provide excellent advice.’

Legal 500, Insolvency, 2023