Jes Anker Mikkelsen
Advocate and Solicitor
Jes is the head of the Dispute Resolution Group of Bech-Bruun where he has been a partner since 1983. He is recognized as a thorough, direct and result-oriented practitioner.

Before joining the Danish Law firm Bech-Bruun, he was with the Danish Law Firm Kromann Reumert for six years. He was admitted to the bar in 1979 after having obtained his Master of Laws at the University of Copenhagen. Throughout his career, he has specialized in disputes relating to the maritime sector, oil & gas, offshore construction as well as insurance and international trade. He has acted as counsel in numerous disputes before Danish and international Tribunals and the Danish courts, including the Supreme Court, and he has been appointed arbitrator in a large number of matters. He is also regularly used as a mediator in commercial disputes. He has written a number of articles within his field of specialization in Danish and Scandinavian Law Gazettes, including articles in the European Transport Law as well as Lloyd’s List.
Jes is named as “Dispute Resolution Star” in numerous legal guides and directories, including the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Who is Who Legal and Expert Guides on Insurance & Reinsurance, Who is Who Legal Transport and Benchmark Litigation Europe.
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CONTACT
Phone: +45 7227 3586

E-mail:jam@bechbrunn.com

Country of Residence: Denmark

Nationality: Danish

Language(s): Danish, English, Scandinavian
MAIN PRACTICE AREAS
  • COLLISIONS
  • OIL & GAS
  • SHIP BUILD & REPAIR
  • BUNKERING
  • PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
    Chair, Danish Mediation Lawyer

    Chair, Mediation Institute

    Member, Advisory Board CPR
    ADMISSIONS
  • OTHERS
  • EDUCATION
    LLM, University of Copenhagen (1976)

    Certified Mediator
    DIRECTORY LISTINGS
    Chamber, 2019: "A Top-Notch Litigator"; "You cannot talk about shipping law without mentioning Jes Anker Mikkelsen"

    Legal 500, 2019: Head of Team: "One of the leading practices for all aspects of maritime work"