Christian Schwarz-Hansen, Attorney at law, managing partner
Chairman of the board Christian Schwarz-Hansen explains how the firm is adapting to clients’ changing needs
What do you see as the main points that differentiate NJORD Law Firm from your competitors?
One of the key factors that differentiate NJORD Law Firm from our competitors is our people. We have the right team with the right mindset, ensuring that every task is handled efficiently and with expertise. Additionally, our strong international focus, backed by years of experience, has positioned us as one of the preferred law firms in the Nordics. Lastly, we prioritize having selected but deep specializations, allowing us to develop in-depth knowledge and a thorough understanding of our clients' businesses, ensuring tailored and high-quality legal solutions.
Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?
Over the next 12 months we expect significant growth in real estate and construction, corporate M&A transactions, and corporate tech and IT compliance.
The increasing demand in these areas has led us to strengthen our teams by bringing in new partners with expertise tailored to market needs. This aligns with our strategy of maintaining selected but broad specializations, ensuring we can provide deep and comprehensive expertise to our clients.
What's the main change you've made in the firm that will benefit clients?
The most significant change we have made at NJORD Law Firm to benefit our clients is the addition of more specialists to our team. This expansion enhances our ability to handle more complex and larger cases, ensuring that we can provide even stronger expertise and support to our clients across various legal areas.
Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?
AI is revolutionizing the legal industry, making legal services faster, more accurate, and more efficient. At our law firm, we leverage AI to enhance research, quickly analyze legal documents, and predict case outcomes, ensuring the best possible strategy for our clients. Automated contract drafting and compliance monitoring reduce risks and save valuable time. Additionally, smart tools help us stay ahead of legal changes and optimize case management. With AI, we provide faster responses, improved accuracy, and cost-effective solutions—giving our clients the best legal support.
Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?
A great example of how we have added value to a client’s business is our involvement in a major real estate transaction in Q2 of 2024. My team and I at NJORD Law Firm successfully advised the seller in the largest Danish real estate transaction. This accomplishment highlights our dedication, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional legal advice, ensuring the best possible outcome for our client.
Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms - where do you see the firm in three years’ time?
Clients are increasingly seeking stability and strategic direction from their law firms, and at NJORD, we continue to consolidate our firm, ensuring that stability and specialization go hand in hand. In three years, we expect to have further strengthened the NJORD business platform and expanded our presence across the entire Nordic region, reinforcing our position as a leading law firm in the international market.