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Sebastian Lysholm Nielsen

Attorney
Senior Director
LL.M.
LL.M.
Email
sebastian.nielsen@dk.dlapiper.com
Phone
+45 33 34 08 54
Mobile
+45 53 56 22 31
Location
Copenhagen
About

Sebastian Lysholm Nielsen is a certified international arbitrator with many years of experience in conducting complex international and Danish litigation and arbitration cases.

Sebastian provides assistance and representation in disputes arising from, inter alia, the acquisition/sale of companies and real estate, international business transactions, insurance products, financial contracts, bankruptcy proceedings and construction disputes.

Sebastian has a right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court and is also admitted as an attorney-at-law to the Bar of New York State, USA, after obtaining an LLM in Transnational Business Practice from McGeorge School of Law, California, USA. Additionally, Sebastian holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (International Business) from Copenhagen Business School.

Sebastian’s sharp analytical approach, strategic insight and international background ensure that both global and national companies receive advice with a focus on legal as well as commercial aspects.

Sebastian also has extensive experience with Italian matters and frequently assists Italian law firms and clients in international disputes and transactions involving Danish law, as he is bilingual and fluent in Italian.

In 2021, Sebastian was recognised as a talent in the legal industry in Berlingske Talent 100.

In 2023, at just 35 years old, Sebastian was awarded the Italian order of knighthood and the title "Cavaliere" for his many years of active contribution to promoting bilateral relations between Denmark and Italy as well as for his continuous efforts in promoting business relations and legal ties between the two countries.
Services

Qualifications
Education
Awarded the Italian order of knighthood and the title "Cavaliere"
2023
Certified international arbitrator, the Association of Danish Law Firms
2022
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (International Business), Copenhagen Business School
2021
Admitted to the Danish Bar
2014
Admitted to the Bar of New York State, USA
2012
Master of Law, University of Copenhagen
2011
LLM, Transnational Business Practice, McGeorge School of Law, California, USA
2009-2010
Memberships

New York State Bar Association

Dansk Forening for Voldgift

Young Arbitrators Copenhagen

Foreningen af Procedureadvokater

Admissions
Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court
2022
Right of audience before the Danish High Courts
2016

Experience
Recent highlights
  • Sebastian represented the buyer of a commercial property in a high-court case, where the buyer demanded a proportionate reduction of the purchase price due to the seller’s incorrect information on pending rental cases as part of the due diligence process. The Eastern High Court ruled in full favour of the buyer, as the information was to be considered a warranty not subject to the buyer's duty of inspection.
  • Sebastian represented a company in a high-court case against a bank concerning increases of the interest surcharge/margin and changes of the base interest rate for an overdraft facility during the commitment period. The company was successful in its claim for repayment before the Western High Court, despite having received continuous information on the changes.
  • Sebastian represented the seller of a commercial property in a high-court case against the buyer as to whether any refund from the Danish tax authorities to the seller, following the buyer taking possession of the property, was to accrue to the seller or the buyer. The Eastern High Court found that the seller was to pay no amount to the buyer despite the buyer having already refunded the amount to the seller in the statement of operating income.
Career highlights

Senior Director, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2025

Director, Lundgrens, 2020-2025

Attorney, Lundgrens, 2018-2020

Attorney, Danders & More, 2014-2017

Assistant Attorney, Danders & More, 2011-2014

Legal intern, Martensen Wright PC, Sacramento, California, USA, 2010

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