Meet our team of specialists

Meet the whole team

Søren Christensen Volder

Partner +45 72273637

Julie Jensen

Senior associate +45 72273655

Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt

Lars Lindencrone Petersen

Knowledge Management partner +45 72273535

Julie Skov

Associate +45 72273495

Fiona Helena Frost

Senior associate +45 72273465

Casper Salling

Senior associate +45 72273631

Emilie Sofie Balsnes

Associate +45 72273574

Rune Richelsen

Managing associate +45 72273319

Alexander Lind Vedelsby

Associate +45 72273380

Our many years' experience with insolvency and restructuring allows us to provide you with the right advice in a difficult situation

When an enterprise encounters financial difficulties it leads to uncertainty, not just for the enterprise and its managers and owners but for staff, creditors and other invested parties as well. If restructuring of the enterprise is not an option, it is important that the winding up of the enterprise is handled correctly and with minimal losses for all parties involved.

Bech-Bruun has many years' experience with all types of insolvency law issues and with assisting enterprises of all sizes and in all industries. Over the years we have been involved in some of the very largest restructurings and bankruptcies in Denmark.

As tempo and expertise are decisive factors in a restructuring process, we work with external parties and experts from other business areas on raising the capital, managing power, crisis management, etc., necessary to reach the goal; a solution that will ensure continued operation of the enterprise and/or the best possible cover of the creditors' outstanding accounts.

We always work to ensure the best possible realisation of assets – either through collective sale of the viable parts of the enterprise or sale of assets, and always on the best possible terms. We work on the basis of the premise that any type of insolvency process must be conducted in the best possible manner for the involved parties.

Our advisory services include:

Representation of creditors in connection with distressed loans or recovery of business receivables
Out-of-court restructuring in the form of agreements with central parties (e.g. banks)
Conducting restructuring proceedings at the Bankruptcy Court
Trustee's administration of bankruptcy estates
Legal proceedings in this connection, for instance in relation to D&O liability, issues relating to charges and guarantees, avoidance, examination of claims, etc.
Advising on tax implications of composition, restructuring, etc.

We always work in close cooperation with the enterprise's management, owners, creditors and other involved parties to reach the best possible solution for all. We have assisted in establishing a sustainable basis of existence for many enterprises in financial distress. Bech-Bruun is one of Denmark's leading law firms with legal experts in all relevant practice areas. We have access to expert knowledge whenever it is required.

We often cooperate with our experts in the areas of, for instance, Financing, Real Estate & Construction, Labour and Employment Law and Dispute Resolution.

We have an extensive international network at our disposal.

Insolvency & Restructuring

Restructuring & Insolvency

What the team is known for
Bech-Bruun is an esteemed and well-resourced practice that regularly assists domestic and international creditors with a range of bankruptcy and insolvency issues, including debt structuring. 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 legal team also acts on out-of-court restructurings. The practice handles bankruptcy matters in a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, construction and retail.

Work highlights
Acted as administrator for Libratone on bankruptcy proceedings.

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

Head of department Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt is a notable market presence who regularly acts as appointed trustee on bankruptcies spanning a range of industries.

Jørgen Hauschildt advises clients on company wind-ups and estate administration, handling both domestic and cross-border mandates.

Michael Serring regularly acts on insolvency litigation advising distressed companies, creditors and other parties in disputes. He also acts as trustee for bankruptcy estates.

Troels Tuxen is known for his work on restructurings and insolvencies, serving domestic as well as international clients. He also regularly acts as administrator for bankruptcy estates.

Chambers and Partners Europe 2022, Restructuring/Insolvency

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

Insolvency & Restructuring

In the Danish market Bech-Bruun is recognised for its strong M&A and projects teams. It also boasts of a very credible banking and restructuring and insolvency offering.

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

A key staffing change during the research period saw partner Søren Meisling retire from the M&A team after over four decades at the firm. In the restructuring and insolvency space, partner Søren Christensen Volder joined from Lindhardt Steffensen, while Simon Lagrelius moved to Poul Schmith.

Recent Deal Data highlights

Axcel acquisition of majority stake in Phase One
Energinet DKr1.8 billion acquisition of GasNet
Maersk Drilling Nasdaq Copenhagen IPO
Nord Stream 2
Teradyne €121 million acquisition of Mobile Industrial Roots
Total $7.45 billion acquisition of Maersk Oil & Gas
Total acquisition of Chevron’s 12% interest in Danish Underground Consortium
Vineyard 800MW wind farm

Client feedback

"High quality and swift service." – Restructuring and insolvency

IFLR1000, Restructuring and insolvency

Insolvency

Ranked: Tier 1

Bech-Bruun houses a leading creditor practice, reflected in its impressive client roster that includes major Danish banks, government funds and international lenders operating outside of Denmark. Practice head Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt has extensive experience acting as trustee for bankrupt estates and acting in proceedings related to avoidance in bankruptcy. The group also assists with company restructurings, out-of-payment procedures and creditor arrangements; Troels Tuxen is a name to note. The firm has significant cross-border expertise, with a presence in China, Greenland and other Nordic countries. On the debtor side, the firm advises major Danish corporates.

"The law firm Bech-Bruun always puts together a team with all specialist competencies needed to give the client the best solution to their problem. This may require the involvement of M&A or sector-specific competencies or the like. Bech-Bruun always works as one team."

"Very knowledgeable, solution-oriented and efficient team. Involved in all types of cases within this sector."

Legal 500, Insolvency

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