Firm Profile > NJORD Law Firm > Copenhagen, Denmark

EU and competition Tier 1

The practice at NJORD Law Firm is a key name for rebate schemes, marketing campaigns, franchise and wholesaler agreements as well as selective distribution issues and also provides regulatory advice concerning EU and domestic competition law. Other areas of expertise encompass vertical agreements as well as market dominance work and issues arising from aggressive competitors. Practice head Thomas Rhyl has experience litigating  pharmaceuticals, competition, and public procurement cases.

Energy Tier 2

With expertise in the energy and clean tech sectors, NJORD Law Firm is noted for its expertise in solar energy, wind power and onshore and offshore energy infrastructure projects. The practice also advises on the planning, development and execution phases of energy projects. Practice co-head Claas Thöle focuses on the Danish and German law aspects of commercial, corporate and renewable energy regulations, while co-head Thomas Rhyl assists with regulatory matters and the establishment of cross-border energy networks.

Intellectual property Tier 2

NJORD Law Firm advises life sciences and media clients on regulatory matters concerning patent and copyright law and represents brand owners in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights related to copyright infringement, counterfeit and passing off cases. Jeppe Brogaard Clausen and Thomas Rhyl jointly head the practice and regularly advise TV and film producers as well as international brands from the fashion and automotive industry on EU trademark rights and domain names.  

Shipping and transport Tier 2

NJORD Law Firm has expertise in shipping, road transport and logistics. The firm advises on transport insurance, road and sea cargo claims and the drafting and negotiation of sale and purchase agreements concerning ships. Other areas of expertise include regulatory issues such as cabotage, driving and rest time and the EU Mobility Package. The team also advises on marine insurances and reinsurances. Ulla Fabricius leads the practice and represents in disputes arising from collisions and groundings as well as ship arrest.

Telecoms Tier 2

The practice at NJORD Law Firm has expertise in outsourcing, licensing and the drafting and negotiation of contracts relating to telecoms networks and services. The practice also advises regulatory aspects, as well as on the connection between telecoms and data protection. Managing Partner Lars Lokdam has expertise in telecoms transactions.

Dispute resolution Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm is notably active in VAT and general tax disputes, regularly acting against the tax authorities before domestic and EU courts. The practice is also experienced in administrative law litigation including defending municipalities and private companies before administrative tribunals evaluating the legality of administrative decisions. Thomas Rhyl and Jeppe Brogaard Clausen jointly head up the practice and act in disputes relating to immigration, pharmaceuticals, competition law, procurement law and copyright infringement issues.

Information technology Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm regularly advises on the handling of outsourcing procedures, web and system development, the drafting and negotiation of IT and ERP contracts, as well as on e-commerce, software licensing and the establishment of support services. Practice head Anders Wernblad joined from Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab in August 2019 and is experienced in public procurement in connection with e-commerce. The firm also possesses expertise in internet regulations, data protection law and intellectual property, including database rights and cloud computing.

Insolvency Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm acts for creditors and distressed business in insolvency proceedings and assists with the drafting and renegotiation of creditors’ and loan facility agreements. The firm is frequently appointed as liquidator, organiser of creditor compositions and administrator. Malene Eigtved and Jørgen Erik Frandsen jointly head the practice and regularly advise managements and shareholders on restructuring measures.

Media and entertainment Tier 3

Real estate and construction Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm offers legal advice on preliminary contract negotiations between contractors and developers, the assessment of contract terms, construction-related insurance and tax matters as well as lease and rent agreements. The practice also represents in real estate and construction disputes, including in disputes arising from defects and construction delays. Søren Egstrand Thomsen and Erik Larsson jointly head the practice and are experienced in real estate transactions and project financing.

Tax Tier 3

The practice at NJORD Law Firm advises on contentious and non-contentious matters relating to indirect taxes. Robert Mikelsons has particular expertise in litigation and negotiations concerning VAT. The practice also advises on taxes in relation to international investments in stock options and customs duties. Other areas of expertise include M&A tax advice and corporate restructuring. The practice also assists with tax compliance in connection with management incentive programmes.    

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

NJORD Law Firm handles domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, private equity and venture capital investments and equity fund raisings, and acts for commercial clients on the reorganisation of corporate structures; the practice also drafts and negotiates shareholder agreements. Practice head Jens Christian Dreyer is active on the sell and buy sides of transactions, and also acts for early stage investor communities. The group's client roster spans the IT and software, transportation, electronics, life sciences and finance sectors.

Employment Tier 4

NJORD Law Firm advises its employer client list on the implementation of incentive schemes, litigation arising from the misuse of business secrets and the drafting and negotiation of management contracts and associated bonus schemes. The department also has expertise in data protection regulations and assists with negotiations with unions relating to corporate reorganisations. Practice head Miriam Michaelsen is also an expert in discrimination claims.

Diversity/Community

Diversity/pro bono/CSR

Diversity:

Diversity is the essence of the atmosphere at NJORD Law Firm.

We think, speak and collaborate in more than 25 languages. We see the diversity of our employees as a strength – both in terms of career, life experience, nationality, religion, and sexuality. This makes us a diverse, international and modern law firm.

CSR:

We are fighting to leave concrete marks through our work.

We are members of the United Nations Global Compact and have, among other things, based NJORD’s ethical guidelines on their ten principles, which are embodied in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The ten principles include social accountability based on internationally agreed conventions on labour and human rights, the environment, and anti-corruption. In addition, we are a member of the Danish Bar and Law Society and have joined the Association of Danish Law Firms’ advokatKODEKS (“lawyer’s code”).

We fight for those whose voices are not heard.

With the law behind us, we take on responsibility by fighting also for those whose voice is not being heard. We do this, for instance, in cases regarding digital violations. We supported the establishment of the association Digitalt Ansvar (“Digital Responsibility”) (DIGA), which we largely assist with pro bono work. The massive total effort by several parties against digital violations has created an increased awareness of the problem in society. We see a tendency towards a change in digital behaviour, increased maximum penalties for digital sexual violations, and an increased focus from the police on digital violations.

NJORD Law Firm, represented by Attorney and Partner Miriam Michaelsen, received the Association of Danish Law Firms’ advokatKODEKS award 2018 for its efforts against digital offences. NJORD received the award for its focused efforts to create fair solutions for its clients and for those whose voice is not being heard.

We are CO2 conscious

NJORD Law Firm was on 1 January 2019 certified CO2-neutral, as one of the first law firms in Denmark.

At NJORD, consideration and accountability are integrated into the small and simple choices of everyday life. We reduce travel activity and CO2 emissions by hosting online face-to-face meetings in digital meeting rooms. In addition, we have a number of office bicycles, which we use for meetings in the local area to minimize short-distance driving. Several departments have been digitized to minimize printing.