NJORD Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings

Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 1

Leveraging its litigation capacities, NJORD Law Firm is instructed on a large number of Danish cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union; the group also frequently advises clients on public procurement and abuse of dominance work. Led by Thomas Rhyl, who is well versed in pharmaceuticals, competition, and public procurement cases, the practice also handles rebate schemes, marketing campaigns, franchise and wholesaler agreements, selective distribution issues, regulatory advice concerning EU and domestic competition law and vertical agreements.

Denmark > Energy Tier 2

Particularly active in offshore installation and structure contract work, NJORD Law Firm has a good reputation in Denmark for its expertise in solar energy, wind power, and other onshore and offshore energy infrastructure projects. Claas Thöle leads the team, which counts green energy companies, oil and gas companies, charging station operators and charging station developers among its clients. Thomas Rhyl assists with regulatory matters and the establishment of cross-border energy networks, while Steffen Hebsgaard Muff handles contentious energy mandates.

Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm’s team is co-led by Thomas Rhyl, who has particular expertise in EU law cases, including matters involving pharmaceuticals, competition and procurement issues. Other names to note include fellow co-head and copyright infringement expert Jeppe Brogaard Clausen and Ulla Fabricius, who is noted for her capabilities in transport and shipping disputes. The practice has additional capabilities in administrative law litigation and tax disputes, which is a key area for Robert Mikelsons .

Denmark > Information technology Tier 3

Working closely with the firm’s IP department, NJORD Law Firm’s team has a track record in web and system development work, IT and ERP contracts, software licensing issues and the establishment of support services. Practice head Anders Wernblad, who joined from Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab in mid-2019, also has extensive experience in digitisation and IT procurement projects, especially mandates relating to the e-commerce sector.

Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3

Bolstered by its late 2020 merger with Silkeborg-based firm Brockstedt-Kaalund Advokatpartnerselskab, which brought Anders Hammer Hansen on board as the new insolvency and reconstruction group head, NJORD Law Firm advises its client base on a variety of insolvency and bankruptcy matters. Key areas of focus include acting as trustee for companies, filing petitions for bankruptcy and representing clients in legal proceedings.

Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 3

Jeppe Brogaard Clausen and Thomas Ryhl lead the team at NJORD Law Firm, which represents brand owners in the protection and enforcement of IP rights and is prominent in the life sciences space. Clausen is noted for his expertise in counterfeit and passing off cases, as well as copyright infringement matters in the music and film industries, while Rhyl specialises in life sciences regulations and IP litigation relating to EU-wide law. Malene Fagerberg left the group in mid-2020 to a DPO position.

Denmark > Media and entertainment Tier 3

Headed up by Jeppe Brogaard Clausen, the team at NJORD Law Firm has recently has a particular focus on illegal file-sharing cases, representing IP rights holders including film producers in copyright infringement claims and information injunction cases against domestic and Nordic internet service providers. The team also advises media and entertainment clients on commercial, corporate and employment contracts.

Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Bolstered by its 2020 merger with Brockstedt-Kaalund Advokatpartnerselskab, which brought multiple real estate lawyers on board, NJORD Law Firm is primarily instructed on construction-related contract and insurance issues, property transactions, lease mandates and matters in the non-profit social housing sector. In 2020, Christian Schwarz-Hansen, who previously worked at LEAD, Rödl & Partner, joined to spearhead the practice. The group also acts for clients in disputes, project financing work and real estate portfolio issues. Steffen Hebsgaard Muff specialises in international civil engineering contracts.

Denmark > Shipping and transport Tier 3

Praised for her ‘extremely analytical’ approach, Ulla Fabricius spearheads NJORD Law Firm’s group, which advises clients on a range of shipping, road transport and logistics issues. The group’s contentious expertise spans cargo claims, collisions and groundings work; it also handles insurance and reinsurance matters, regulatory work concerning cabotage issues, driving and rest time mandates, and the EU Mobility Package, as well as the sale and financing of ships, shipbuilding matters and complex logistics contracts. Christian Benedictsen-Nislev left to join DLA Piper Denmark in late 2019.

Denmark > Tax Tier 3

Noted for its VAT knowledge in particular, NJORD Law Firm primarily handles contentious and non-contentious matters concerning indirect taxes. The group is headed up by Robert Mikelsons, who has a notable track record in negotiating and litigating VAT cases before the Supreme Court and the EU Court of Justice. In addition, the practice assists clients with the tax implications of M&A, corporate structures and restructurings, inbound investment structures and incentive programmes.

Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 4

Under the leadership of Kim Høibye, NJORD Law Firm is 'very responsive, commercial and knowledgeable in the areas of asset management, fund distribution and financial services in particular'. It frequently handles cross-border investment fund structures, related regulatory issues, investment project due diligence, fintech matters and acquisition, property and project financing mandates.

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

NJORD Law Firm has a track record in domestic and cross-border M&A and has seen a recent uptick in private equity and venture capital investment work. Spearheaded by Jens Christian Dreyer, the group also receives equity fundraising, corporate restructuring and shareholder instructions; it has particular experience in drafting shareholder agreements for its cross-sector client roster.

Denmark > Employment Tier 4

NJORD Law Firm's practice, which is headed up by Miriam Michaelsen, specialises in the employment aspects of M&A transactions, the implementation of incentive schemes, restructurings and outsourcing issues, most notably for Nordic and German clients. Another key practitioner is Anders Worsøe, who is frequently instructed on collective bargaining issues.