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Eversheds Advokataktieselskab

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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Denmark

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Eversheds LLP is a second tier firm,

Eversheds Advokataktieselskab’s banking practice has been boosted by Søren and Jesper Brinkmann, whose ‘ability to cope in all circumstances is second to none’, and works closely with Eversheds LLP’s international network. In 2008 it established a credit crunch task force comprising lawyers from several practice areas. Managing partner Troels Askerud represented Bank DnB NORD and Mogens Aarestrup Vind advised Northern Rock on the closure of its Danish branch.

Employment

Within Employment, tier 4

Hans Juhler, who heads Eversheds Advokataktieselskab’s growing employment team, represented DJØF - the Danish Association of Lawyers and Economists - in a high-profile case. The practice advised German construction group Lindner, preparing collective agreements and contracts for employees and subcontractors in different jurisdictions. Clients have included Northern Rock, Guldsmeden and Servisair.

Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

Nina Henningsen at Eversheds Advokataktieselskab is ‘knowledgeable, efficient and good to work with’. The ‘accommodating, service-orientated’ team was boosted by Tim Løvschal from Kromann Reumert. It advises on traditional IP matters and those relating to new technology, and supports M&A transactions. Clients include Infomedia, TV2 and Turner Broadcasting Systems (CNN, Cartoon Network and TCM).

Legal market

Within Legal market,

Eversheds Advokataktieselskab is the only foreign firm operating directly out of Copenhagen and continues to expand, supported by Eversheds LLP’s international network.

Media and entertainment

Within Media and entertainment, Eversheds LLP is a third tier firm,

‘Competent and well-qualified’ Nina Henningsen at Eversheds Advokataktieselskab advises media clients including Canal+, CNN, Cartoon Network, TCM, Eurosport Television and MTV International on new media convergence, including broadcasting, IPTV, WEBTV, distribution of content on mobile platforms, online entertainment, VOD, streaming, interactive marketing, linking and e-commerce, as well as supporting M&A transactions. Other work includes advising international gambling providers on compliance with Danish gambling legislation and EC law, and advising regional TV2 stations on satellite and cable redistribution.

Mergers and acquisitions

Within Mergers and acquisitions, tier 4

Eversheds Advokataktieselskab’s M&A group works closely with Eversheds LLP. Clients consider it to be ‘a valuable corporate partner’. As part of an EMEA-wide deal, it provides all Tyco’s legal services in Denmark. Nikolaj Juhl Hansen assisted in the disposal of Tyco’s fire and security door business to Danish competitor Hansen Door. Sam Jalaei assisted Green Wind Energy and its wholly owned subsidiary, GW Energi, with its €38m acquisition of the Gortahile Wind Farm in Ireland from ABO Wind.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction, tier 5

Jens Christian Lolk heads Eversheds Advokataktieselskab’s real estate department. He advised on the sale and lease back of a €23m property; the postponement of the handover of a €70m project; and continuous arbitrational issues.

Tax

Within Tax, tier 4

Robert Mikelsons at Eversheds Advokataktieselskab is ‘recognised for his indirect tax knowledge’. Clients include Scandinavian Airlines, Duferco and Microsoft.

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The Danish Marketing Practices Act offers limited protection

Employers should be aware that the Danish Marketing Practices Act only offers limited protection against former employees’ competitive behaviour.

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
Remuneration practices in the financial sector

On 27 January 2010, the Danish Government presented its – long awaited – proposal to regulate remuneration and bonus structures in the financial sector.

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
Newsletter on the new Mineral Resources Act in Greenland

The new Mineral Resources Act which comes into force on 1 January 2010.

- DELACOUR
4 weeks’ compensation for not being issued with a statement of employment particulars

The two Danish High Courts maintain a compensation level of between 2 and 6 weeks’ pay for deficient statements of employment particulars

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
Breach of Community law resulted in liability for damages

Trade unions are liable to pay damages when breaching Community law by taking industrial action. This was held by the Swedish Labour Court in the so-called Laval case.

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
High Court affirms judgment on age discrimination at the Central Customs and Tax Administration

The Danish Eastern High Court agreed with the Copenhagen City Court: age was a factor when the Central Customs and Tax Administration relocated a number of staff to a new office in another part of Denmark

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
CEO could be summarily dismissed

It is all right to summarily dismiss a CEO if he has made the company pay his private expenses

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
Collective agreement on statements of particulars extends to non-unionised workers as well

The collective agreement for local government employees in Denmark, the KTO agreement, also covers non-unionised local government employees with respect to its provisions on statements of employment particulars. An employer was therefore entitled to correct an employee’s statements of particulars without having to pay compensation

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
Running a marathon while off sick

An employee may be off sick and still run a marathon – if so prescribed by his doctor. This was made clear by the Danish Eastern High Court in this ruling.

- Norrbom Vinding Law Firm, member of ius laboris
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