Trine Hasselbalch

Partner
Trine Hasselbalch
Location
Aarhus
Language
English

Trine Hasselbalch advises particularly Danish and international clients in connection with the transfer of all or parts of a distressed enterprise (distressed M&A) and in connection with restructuring of enterprises.

Trine has a right of audience before the Danish High Courts. She is head of DLA Piper Denmark’s Agriculture and Food sector team and a member of DLA Piper’s global Hospitality & Leisure sector team.

She is a certified insolvency lawyer and has been appointed to the panel of insolvency attorneys set up by the Danish Debt Collection Agency. In addition, she is recognised by IFLR1000 and The Legal 500 within 'Insolvency'. 

Trine also advises banks and other financial institutions on issues relating to finance, charges and insolvency law.

Moreover, she provides advice to agricultural and food enterprises on commercial contracts, restructurings and ownership transition.

Finally, she focuses on the green transition and sustainability and advises on renewable energy projects and ESG, etc. 

Trine also has extensive lecturing experience from Aarhus University and the Association of Danish Law Firms, etc. on topics relating to restructuring and agriculture. In addition, she is an experienced speaker.

Trine is a member of Danske Advokaters fagudvalg for klima (specialist committee on climate change, the Association of Danish Law Firms).

Qualifications
Education
Admitted to the Danish Bar
2005
Master of Law, Aarhus University
2002
Certified insolvency lawyer, the Danish Association of Insolvency Lawyers
2013
Memberships

The Danish Association of Insolvency Lawyers 

IWIRC Europe 

InsolEurope 

The Danish Agricultural Lawyers´ Association 

Sektionen for Større Jordbrug (the section for large farms under the Danish Agriculture & Food Council) 

Danish Management Society, VL-gruppe 62 (a management forum under the Danish Management Society) 

Member of the panel of insolvency attorneys set up by the Danish Debt Collection Agency within the Aarhus judicial district 

The panel of insolvency attorneys set up by the Danish Debt Collection Agency within the judicial district of the Maritime and Commercial High Court 

Admissions
Right of audience before the Danish High Courts
2007
Experience
Recent highlights
  • Trine assisted in the restructuring of a large Danish agricultural enterprise. The matter was particularly complex due to the size and many locations of the enterprise.
  • Trine acted for a large food manufacturing enterprise, which had been severely challenged by the energy crisis and thus suffered a significant increase in energy costs; as a result, its business activities were no longer profitable. She assisted in the winding up of the enterprise by means of bankruptcy proceedings and the divestment of part of the enterprise with a view to reduced prospective operations.
  • Trine provided legal assistance to a group of plot owners in connection with a renewable energy project, including with a combined peatland project to reduce CO2 emissions.
Career highlights

Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2017 

Partner, LETT (DLA Piper Denmark), 2014-2017 

Senior Associate, Bech-Bruun, 2008-2014 

Attorney, Baruah & Partnere, 2004-2008 

Assistant Attorney, Abel & Skovgård Larsen, 2002-2004 

Positions of trust

Member of DLA Piper EMEA Regional Advisory Group 

Member of the governing body, SWIC - Scandinavian Womens Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation 

Member of Danske Advokaters fagudvalg for klima (specialist committee on climate change, the Association of Danish Law Firms) 

Other positions

Trine has extensive lecturing experience and has lectured at Aarhus University, the Association of Danish Law Firms, etc., on topics relating to restructuring and agriculture. 

In addition, she is an experienced speaker.

Rankings
IFLR1000

"Very likeable and creates the necessary bond of trust by giving relevant advice and new insights into problems and possibilities within the field she advises on. Brilliant legal mind."

"She is a very commercial and outgoing lawyer. She has many years of experience, which is reflected in good solutions to complex problems. She is very well-liked among her customers."

Legal 500

Trine Hasselbalch is recognized by The Legal 500 within 'Insolvency'.

"Trine Hasselbalch has great legal skills, combined with a commercial and efficient approach. A problem-solver."

"Trine Hasselbalch is skilled when it comes to finding solutions for her clients, also in complex matters. She is hardworking and has extensive experience in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency legal issues."

"Trine Hasselbalch is very efficient, innovative and a true driver. Trine has a lot of legal skills and knowledge, and a strong commercial view."

"Trine is a very proactive lawyer who cultivates relationships with clients and other advisers. Trine is professionally skilled and always has an answer to complex issues. In addition, Trine is a pleasant person."