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NJORD Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings

Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 1

Known for the group’s expertise in advising dominant undertakings, NJORD Law Firm dispenses specialist advice on rebate schemes, marketing campaigns, selective distribution and dealer criteria, among many other issues. Both the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries are particular areas of focus for the ‘amazingly responsive’ team. Pre-eminent competition and EU law practitioner Thomas Rhyl is a seasoned litigator in the space, known for his ‘unique experience’ and ‘extensive knowledge of the Danish competition authorities and how they work’. Anders Worsøe advises corporate clients on competition law matters and on public procurement issues, whilst Nis Peter Dall is frequently engaged on mandates pertaining to IPR and competition law in the Nordics, on vertical agreements as well as on newtech and IT law.

Denmark > Shipping and transport Tier 2

NJORD Law Firm is known in the domestic market for its shipping and transport sector expertise and particular focus on logistics and road transport, as well as the offshore industry. Practice head and pre-eminent shipping and transport lawyer Ulla Fabricius represents large transport and shipping companies and is vastly experienced at litigating high-profile civil and criminal lawsuits. At associate level, Lene Ishøj is a specialist for all things pertaining to international trade and transport.

Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm maintains its strong focus on litigation, and is adept at handling cases pertaining to insurance law, including D&O, product liability and pensions claims. The team also acts in litigation involving EU, pharmaceuticals, maritime, IP, public procurement and shareholder actions and securities, anti-trust, media, and white-collar crime issues. Thomas Ryhl, Jeppe Brogaard Clausen and Tom Jensen collectively spearhead the department. Rhyl has vast experience of litigation at the EU level, including cases relating to pharmaceuticals, competition and procurement law, while Brogaard Clausen is a key name for international IP and enforcement cases, and Jensen handles insolvency issues.

Denmark > Energy Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm's energy practice has a special focus on advising developers within the energy sector, notably assisting foreign companies concerning Danish law and international companies based in Denmark on cross-border issues. Thomas Ryhl leads the department and advises on regulatory matters in the renewable energy sector, including issues regarding solar energy and wind power. Steffen Hebsgaard Muff, who specialises in construction projects and procurement matters, joined the firm from Molt Wengel Law Firm in July 2023.

Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3

Praised for its ‘professionalism, expertise, and dedication to clients’, NJORD Law Firm advises companies acting as creditors on petitions for bankruptcies, and assists companies in distress alongside a full range of insolvency and restructuring matters. Practice head Anders Hammer Hansen represents financial institutions, employees and employee organisations when filing bankruptcy petitions and is appointed as trustee in several bankruptcy estates.

Denmark > Insurance Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm specialises in insurance disputes, with a focus on litigation and arbitration concerning professional liability, including lawyers’ liability and auditor liability, business and product liability, cargo insurance claims and all other types of recourse claims on behalf of a variety of key industry players. Practice head Rasmus Paus Torp has considerable expertise in business, product and professional liability, whilst Karsten Gudmand-Høyer has over 20 years' experience in professional liability mandates.

Denmark > Real estate and construction

NJORD Law Firm has a robust track record in assisting Danish and international clients with large development and construction projects in Denmark. Christian Schwarz-Hansen and Steffen Hebsgaard Muff head up the real estate and construction sides of the practice, respectively; Schwarz-Hansen advises on the optimisation of portfolios, real estate transactions, and property developments, while Muff works on large-scale international projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Denmark > Tax Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm provides tax advice on cross-border transactions and international trade issues throughout the Nordics. The firm's VAT practice is led by Robert Mikelsons, who is an expert in contentious and non-contentious indirect tax work. The practice received a notable boost with the addition of Kaspar Bastian from KLAR Advokater in February 2023, who specialies in tax disputes and litigation.

Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 4

Denmark > Employment Tier 4

Nordic specialists NJORD Law Firm remain highly adept at handling matters related to M&A, in-and-outsourcing of work areas, cross-border near and off-shoring, acquisition and sale of business, complex employment transactions related to insolvency, and negotiations with unions and organisations. Lars Lokdam leads the team and is a go-to name for director contracts, resignation agreements, stock options and warrants. Supreme court litigator Anders Worsøe is another key contact for international litigation and arbitration.

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

NJORD Law Firm’s full service corporate and M&A practice advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial matters as well as M&A, investments and other transactional services across a broad range of industry sectors. M&A expert Rune Tarnø leads the team with notable experience in the space; he is particularly well versed in real estate-related transactions.

Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 5