Morten Schwartz Nielsen

Partner

Attorney

Direct number

+45 33 300 271

Mobile

+45 21 678 203

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About Morten

Morten Schwartz Nielsen is a litigation attorney and specialises in commercial disputes before all court instances and arbitration tribunals. As an acknowledged expert within finance law, particularly in leasing, he has written several articles and books on the subject. He also advises on corporate law, securities law, M&A, distribution agreements and carries out board assignments.

Morten specialises in complex litigation and arbitration disputes by successfully setting out the case strategy, assessing the likelihood of a successful outcome, and maintaining control of the case as it progresses. His cases have included shareholder class-actions for recovery of losses and the defending of directors against liability claims.

Morten has served as interim judge with the Eastern High Court, where he gained particular insight on how to conduct litigation in an efficient manner.

Morten assists a large number of companies - especially within the financial sector and has extensive experience with cross-border cases. Furthermore, Morten serves on a considerable number of boards of directors and in positions of trust. In 2009, he received a grant in recognition of an extraordinary effort for the benefit of the legal profession.

Milestones

Danish Supreme Court, 2009
Danish High Court, 2004
Executive Board Programme, Scandinavian Executive Institute - INSEAD, 2019
Negotiation course, Harvard University, 2018
Diploma in Business Excellency (DBE), Copenhagen Business School, 2014
Columbia Business School, 2013
Law Firm Management, 2012
Admitted to the Danish Bar, 2004
Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen, 2001

Directorships

BORIS HOLDING ApS
BOTECH BOLIG- OG ERHVERVSTEKNIK ApS
CapGain A/S (Chairman)
Folmers Invest A/S
H.H. MEJER HOLDING ApS (Chairman)
Lindhardt A/S
LUND ELMER SANDAGER ADVOKATPARTNERSELSKAB
Moneytor ApS (Chairman)
Power Fuel A/S
THAYSEN & CO. A/S

Positions of trust

The Danish Bar and Law Society, Procedural Law Committee, 2012-2023
Chairman of the Danish Association of Attorneys and Assistant Attorneys, 2006-2010
Deputy Chairman of the Danish Association of Attorneys and Assistant Attorneys, 2004-2006
European Young Bar Association, Vice President, 2008-2010

Publications

Operationel Leasing - a definition, Erhvervsjuridisk Tidsskrift 2017, p. 68 (ET.2017.68)
Enforcement of Judgements and Arbitral Awards, Denmark, Thomson Reuters, May 2017
What lies beneath: Who bears the liability for Initial Public Offering, Expert view in Corporate Dispute Resolution Magazine, May 2016
Refinancing of leasing agreements - an analysis of the Supreme Court judgement published in U 2012.177H, Erhvervsjuridisk tidsskrift 2012 p- 112 (ET.2012.119)
An overview of the use of the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, CISG, Erhvervsjuridisk tidsskrift 2009 p. 359 (ET.2009.259)
Venue for claims relating to the law on rent - the simplified collection procedure, Ugeskrift for retsvæsen 2007 p. 162 (U.2007B.162).
Financial Leasing - a type of financing, DJØF, 2017
Dispute Resolution 2012-2017, Getting The Deal Through
Debt Recovery – Collection in Theory and Practice, DJØF, 2015

Activities

Appointed High Court judge at the Eastern High Court, 2017
The Danish Arbitration Association
The Danish Association of Procedural Law Attorneys
The Association of Danish Law Firms
Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA)
American Bar Association
Several judgments published in Ugeskrift for Retsvæsen

Languages

Scandinavian languages
English

Morten Schwartz Nielsen. A knowledgeable litigator that has been heavily involved in high profile litigation for international businesses.

- Legal 500

'very professional in his work' and is noted for his expertise in commercial disputes and bankruptcy-related cases; he acted for Siemens in liability proceedings related to the bankruptcy of an IT factory, and also represented an investor in a class action brought against OW Bunker.

- Legal 500

Morten Schwartz Nielsen is fast-thinking, considers multiple scenarios and thinks two steps ahead.

- Legal 500

Morten and his team deliver at all times. We consider them a valuable part of our business and include them in our daily operations. They have great strength in knowing our industry and business, which puts them in a unique position to advise us.

- Legal 500

Morten Schwartz Nielsen – an outstanding partner with excellent experience. Really hands-on with difficult issues, a real trial advocate and a real workhorse in paper-heavy cases

- Legal 500

Personal commitment is the key to success. This is where we put ourselves on the line for the client and the assignment. Not just as lawyers. But as individuals.

What does 'Your business. Our personal commitment.' mean to Morten?

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