Benedikte Messmann Westergren

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Benedikte Westergren Hendel is an exceptional talent. She keeps the work organized, remembers every detail, and has a great understanding of the client’s business interests. She has the capability to explain complex issues in such a clear way that builds trust. She is also fun to work with.

| Legal 500, 2026

Professional profile

Benedikte Westergren Hendel's area of focus is litigation, and she assists both Danish and international companies in resolving disputes. Benedikte conducts litigation as well as arbitration, and her experience includes both Danish and international arbitral proceedings. Benedikte assists our clients from the outset of the dispute, and until the matter has been resolved either by judgment or by settlement. Benedikte assists in drafting pleadings and preparing trials.

Career and education

Career

Gorrissen Federspiel 2016 -
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 2026
Teaching Assistant at The University of Copenhagen 2022 - 2024
Ministry of Justice 2022 - 2023
Kalejdoskop Gældsrådgivning 2016 - 2018
Falck Global Assistance 2015 - 2016

Education

Admitted to the Danish Bar 2022
Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen 2019
University of Nottingham 2018

Benedikte Messmann Westergren

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