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NJORD Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings

Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 1

Best known for its expertise in advising on dominant undertakings, NJORD Law Firm also handles rebate schemes and selective distribution issues. The team has particular expertise within the pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries, advising major clients on the full spectrum of issues relating to competition and EU law, as well as advising on large public contracts and litigation. Practice head Thomas Ryhl maintains a prominent reputation as a litigator of pharmaceuticals, competition and public procurement cases.

Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm specialises in multi-party, complex litigation within a variety of legal areas spanning insurance law, shareholder actions and securities law. The group is also strong in administrative law, handling cases before administrative tribunals as well as defending municipalities and private companies and acting on behalf of the European Commission in CJEU cases against the Kingdom of Denmark. Thomas Ryhl and Jeppe Brogaard Clausen jointly head up the practice. Other names to note are transport and shipping specialist Ulla Fabricius and tax expert Robert Mikelsons.

Denmark > Energy Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm focuses on developers within the energy sector, primarily advising international companies on cross-border issues. The practice also advises on transactions within the renewable energy sector, with particular expertise in solar energy and wind power. Thomas Rhyl is noted for his regulatory expertise.

Denmark > Information technology Tier 3

Led by Anders Wernblad , NJORD Law Firm‘s IT and telecoms team has extensive expertise in the intersection of IT and public law, handling large IT procurement projects in Denmark. The group works closely with its IP department and advises on issues concerning data protection, data processing and compliance. E-commerce mandates, ASP services and software licenses are other areas of expertise for the team.

Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm leverages its international network to advise on local and foreign insolvency mandates. The team acts on behalf of foreign creditors and has significant experience in managing assets abroad. Anders Hammer Hansen leads the team, which is also instructed by Danish banks and financial institutions as well as several trade unions.

Denmark > Media and entertainment Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm‘s media, sports and entertainment team has carved out a niche in the area of illegal file sharing, assisting film producers and other IP rights holders with protecting copyrighted material. Practice head Jeppe Brogaard Clausen has extensive experience in international IP issues, litigation and enforcement matters as well as counterfeit and passing off cases.

Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm provides an ‘excellent service,’ working in specialised sub-teams to handle transactions and leases as well as issues within the construction and social housing sectors. Practice head Christian Schwarz-Hansen frequently advises on the optimisation of portfolios, rent increases, due diligence and conflicts with tenants. On the construction side, the team has extensive expertise in both international construction and small-scale local construction projects.

Denmark > Shipping and transport Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm‘s maritime and transport practice focuses on logistics and road transport work as well as the offshore industry. The group holds a unique position advising and representing freight forwarders and haulage companies in matters relating to the EU Mobility Package, posting of drivers and all matters relating to ‘social dumping’. Ulla Fabricius heads up the practice, which also handles ship recycling and decommissioning work, pool agreements and complex logistics contracts.

Denmark > Tax Tier 3

NJORD Law Firm provides tax and VAT advice on cross-border transactions and international trade issues in the Nordics. The group is led by Robert Mikelsons , who has extensive experience in international tax and VAT claims before Danish courts, including the Supreme Court, and the European Court of Justice. The team is also adept at advising on corporate structures, restructurings and incentive programmes.

Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 4

Denmark > Employment Tier 4

NJORD Law Firm specialises in organisational restructurings that involve multiple Nordic jurisdictions, advising on mergers, the insourcing and outsourcing of work areas, acquisitions and sales of businesses, and union negotiations. Miriam Michaelsen leads the team that includes industrial and relations law specialist Anders Worsøe.

Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 4

Jeppe Brogaard Clausen and Thomas Ryhl jointly lead the practice at NJORD Law Firm which is split into two teams: the intellectual property team and the life sciences and healthcare group. The IP team handles the full range of issues, including IP prosecutions, litigation and contracts; Clausen has a strong profile in counterfeit and passing off cases and is adept at handling cross-border mandates. On the life sciences team, Ryhl is an EU and pharmaceuticals law specialist.

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

NJORD Law Firm leverages its six offices across the Nordic region to advise both Danish and international clients on cross-border transactions. Private equity and venture capital investments are growing areas of focus for the team as well as general corporate counselling. Practice head René Lykke Wethelund specialises in management buy-ins and buy-outs.