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| 4 | Denmark > Dispute resolution | NJORD Law Firm | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 5 | Denmark > Employment | NJORD Law Firm | Employment | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Employment | ||||||
| 5 | Denmark > Employment | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Lars Lokdam | Anders Worsøe | Hays Specialist Recruitment A/S, Marc O'Polo International GmbH, Stiching for Justice, IBSA Nordic ApS, Httpool Denmark, Claes E-systems GmbH | Leveraging its Nordic regional knowledge, NJORD Law Firm excels in managing cross-border employment transactions, including outsourcing issues, as well as M&A and restructuring matters. The team is also well equipped to handle employment issues related to insolvencies, unions, business misconduct and data protection mandates. Practice head Lars Lokdam specialises in director contracts, resignation agreements and stock options and warrants, while Supreme Court litigator Anders Worsøe is the go-to adviser for international employment litigation. | Denmark | Employment | ||||
| 3 | Denmark > Energy | NJORD Law Firm | Energy | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Energy | ||||||
| 2 | Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement | NJORD Law Firm | EU, competition and public procurement | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | EU, competition and public procurement | ||||||
| 2 | Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Anders Worsøe; Nis Peter Dall | Anna Lind Thirunavakarasu | Philips, Smith & Nephew, Siemens Healthcare, Novartis | The EU and competition team at NJORD Law Firm is praised for their ‘exceptional expertise and efficiency.’ Led by Anders Worsøe in Copenhagen, alongside Nis Peter Dall in Silkeborg, the team has a particular focus on the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. Worsøe is well-versed in advising foreign companies across various sectors on competition law and public procurement matters, while Dall is highly regarded for his expertise in intellectual property rights, data protection, and e-commerce. Anna Lind Thirunavakarasu is another key member of the team. | Denmark | EU, competition and public procurement | ||||
| Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement > Leading associates | NJORD Law Firm | Anna Lind Thirunavakarasu | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Anna Lind Thirunavakarasu - NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | EU, competition and public procurement | ||||||
| 4 | Denmark > Insolvency | NJORD Law Firm | Insolvency | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Insolvency | ||||||
| 4 | Denmark > Insolvency | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Anders Hammer Hansen | Torben Krath | Jyske Bank, Nykredit, Sydbank | The team at NJORD Law Firm is well-versed in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring matters, frequently advising Danish banks and financial institutions on bankruptcy cases and distressed business situations. Described as a ‘skilled lawyer,’ team leader Anders Hammer Hansen focuses on insolvency law in relation to corporate failures, early warning referrals, and other insolvency issues. | Denmark | Insolvency | ||||
| 4 | Denmark > Intellectual property | NJORD Law Firm | Intellectual property | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Intellectual property | ||||||
| 4 | Denmark > Intellectual property | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Jeppe Brogaard Clausen; Thomas Ryhl | Emelie Svensson | L’Oréal, Novartis Pharma, Audi, The Coca-Cola Company, Canon, Siemens Healthineers, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Allergan, Smith & Nephew, Philips HealthTech, Gucci, Hermès, Coloplast, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Tiffany & Co., Burberry | NJORD Law Firm’s IP team provides comprehensive coverage of IP law, including prosecution, litigation, and contracts. The firm’s specialised life sciences, health tech, and food law department has expanded its expertise to include medicinal cannabis law, with a portfolio of high-profile clients. Co-head Jeppe Brogaard Clausen is renowned for international IP litigation and enforcement, with a focus on counterfeiting, passing off, and entertainment law. Co-head Thomas Rhyl brings over two decades of experience, specialising in EU-based pharmaceutical, competition, and procurement law. Emilie Svensson represents high-profile clients in various IP matters. | Denmark | Intellectual property | ||||
| 3 | Denmark > Real estate and construction | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Steffen Hebsgaard Muff; Christian Schwarz-Hansen | AEW Capital Management, EnviTec Biogas AG, Fred. Olsen & Co., HDI-Gerling, Jan de Nul Group, Nordea, The Salvation Army, Union Investment GmbH, University of Copenhagen | Advised Swietelsky Rail Danmark on a nationwide framework agreement with Banedanmark, the Danish state railway entity, with an approximate value of €400m. Advised EnviTec Biogas AG on engineering, procurement and construction contracts in Denmark, Sweden, and the Baltics. Advised DK2 Bygherrerådgivning A/S on Energy Island Bornholm, a large energy and infrastructure project in Denmark. | NJORD Law Firm is renowned for its ‘ability to simplify complex legal issues.’ The construction side is led by Steffen Hebsgaard Muff, who provides both contentious and non-contentious legal assistance in large-scale and complex projects worldwide. Christian Schwarz-Hansen leads the real estate side, advising major Danish and international clients on real estate portfolios, transactions, and property development. The firm also advises German investors expanding into Denmark. | Denmark | Real estate and construction | ||||
| 3 | Denmark > Real estate and construction > Construction | NJORD Law Firm | Construction | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 3 | Denmark > Real estate and construction > Real estate | NJORD Law Firm | Real estate | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 2 | Denmark > Shipping and transport | NJORD Law Firm | Shipping and transport | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Shipping and transport | ||||||
| 2 | Denmark > Shipping and transport | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Ulla Fabricius | Lene Ishøj | DFDS A/S, DSV A/S | Advised DSV A/S in connection with the company’s acquisition of Agility Global Integrated Logistics. Advised DSV A/S on its acquisition of Agility Global Integrated Logistics. Advised H.P. Therkelsen A/S and its German subsidiary in defending against the largest criminal case on cabotage in Denmark. | NJORD Law Firm‘s maritime and transport law department, led by Ulla Fabricius, is highly skilled in understanding the commercial aspects of the shipping and transport industry, with a particular emphasis on logistics, road transport, and the offshore sector. The department advises road hauliers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, ship owners, and charterers on non-contentious matters, including ship sales, financing, shipbuilding, and offshore project acquisitions. Fabricius, with over 30 years of experience in the shipping and transport industries, specialises in logistics, road transport, and offshore sectors. Key associate Lene Ishøj brings knowledge of international trade and transport law. | Denmark | Shipping and transport | |||
| Denmark > Shipping and transport > Hall of Fame | NJORD Law Firm | Ulla Fabricius | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Ulla Fabricius - NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Shipping and transport | ||||||
| Denmark > Shipping and transport > Leading associates | NJORD Law Firm | Lene Ishøj | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Lene Ishøj - NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Shipping and transport | ||||||
| 3 | Denmark > Tax | NJORD Law Firm | Tax | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Denmark | Tax | ||||||
| 3 | Denmark > Tax | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Kaspar Bastian | Robert Mikelsons | OPES Immobilien, Bauhaus, RSR Offshore, Ress Life Investments, Saint-Gobain, Sanofi-Aventis, Dansk Shell, Deutsche Bahn, Bonnier Publications, Emco Group | Assisting a major investment fund with examining the structures and legal framework of several major global infrastructure funds. Representing several Danish intermediary holding companies in international group structures at the Danish National Tax Tribunal and the High Courts against The Danish Tax Administration who has claimed dividend withholding tax. Representing Bonnier Publications against the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero Skatt) in a VAT matter valued at €5m. | NJORD Law Firm provides comprehensive tax and VAT advice on cross-border transactions and international trade across the Nordics. The firm’s dedicated Nordic tax team specialises in tax disputes and litigation, guiding clients through audits, investigations, and litigation, with extensive expertise in transfer pricing and cross-border disputes. Led by Kaspar Bastian, a seasoned expert in tax dispute resolution with over two decades of experience in tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and duties, the team also includes Robert Mikelsons, who oversees international tax and VAT matters, serving a diverse client base of individuals, corporations, partnerships, and estates. | Denmark | Tax | |||
| 3 | Estonia > Banking, finance and capital markets | NJORD Law Firm | Banking, finance and capital markets | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| 3 | Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A | NJORD Law Firm | Commercial, corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 3 | Estonia > Commercial, corporate and M&A | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Erik Salur | Henrik Link | Novel Clinic Assets OÜ, Mifundo OÜ, Modirum Group OÜ, Future Food Now OÜ | Advised Mifundo on its seed investment round in which the client received additional investments from Estonian VC funds. Advised a Lithuanian investor with its investment in a private clinic project in Estonia. Advised Modirum Group OÜ and its shareholders on a sale of Riverpark Estonia OÜ to Modirum group entities. | NJORD Law Firm has notable credentials in assisting start-ups and small and mid-sized businesses, as well as fintech companies and investors which are looking to access the Estonian market. The team is skilled in advising on the incorporation and fundraising rounds of start-ups, in addition to drafting shareholder agreements. Practice head Erik Salur is particularly active in this regard. | Estonia | Commercial, corporate and M&A | |||
| 3 | Estonia > Dispute resolution | NJORD Law Firm | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 3 | Estonia > Dispute resolution | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Triinu Hiob | Katrin Sarap | ERGO Insurance, Novel Clinic Assets OÜ, Ilsanta UAB, Inchcape Motors Estonia OÜ, Alandia KV, Atea | Representing three Estonian individuals in a court action against Belize-based RoboForex, seeking damages for investment losses due to breach of contract. Representing the affiliated parties Novel Clinic and Ilsanta in high-profile court cases against Hepsor, a major Estonian property developer, over disputes involving the lease of an office building intended for Novel Clinic's medical practice. Representing Atea AS, Estonia in the Nordic and Baltic regions, in disputes related to major public procurement framework agreements, each spanning 24 months. | The team at NJORD Law Firm is ‘an excellent choice for anyone looking for local counsel in the Baltic states in matters which involve large local parties‘, according to one client. The team offers broad disputes expertise, including IP, real estate, administrative and bankruptcy disputes nous, and more recently in 2024 the group has seen an uptick in disputes related to environmental permits. Practice head Triinu Hiob has a background in international arbitration, and is well versed in this area, and Katrin Sarap is a prominent employment litigator. | Estonia | Dispute resolution | |||
| Estonia > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | NJORD Law Firm | Triinu Hiob | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Triinu Hiob - NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 3 | Estonia > Employment | NJORD Law Firm | Employment | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Employment | ||||||
| 3 | Estonia > Employment | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Katrin Sarap | Inchcape Motors Estonia OÜ, Plus500EE AS and Plus500 Ltd, Coolbet (VG Estonia OÜ), Estonian Business School | Represented Kevin Rannu in a court dispute initiated by his former employer regarding his non-competition restriction. Advised SOS Children's Village Estonian Association on day-to-day employment related matters. | NJORD Law Firm fields a team of employment law specialists, assisting clients throughout the Baltic region including family businesses, automotive companies and energy companies. A key pillar of the group’s work is assisting with employment matters linked to immigration, covering areas such as work permits and other issues affecting foreign employees. Katrin Sarap leads the group, and is proficient in employment litigation. | Estonia | Employment | ||||
| Estonia > Employment > Leading partners | NJORD Law Firm | Katrin Sarap | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Katrin Sarap - NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Employment | ||||||
| 2 | Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms | NJORD Law Firm | IP, IT and telecoms | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | IP, IT and telecoms | ||||||
| 3 | Estonia > IP, IT and telecoms | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Karolina Ullman; Liisi Jürgen | Sille Eerik; Henri Oliver Palm | Panicfilm OÜ, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Estonian Prime Minister's Office, Coolbet (VG Estonian OÜ), NORTAL, Digiotouch OÜ, GLE Group, Inchcape Motors Estonia OÜ, Promoty Marketing OÜ, Southwestern Advantage Europe OÜ | Assisted the Estonian Prime Minister's Office with changing the regulation that governs the policymaker's rights to process personal data for policy-making purposes. Assisted the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications with analysing the obstacles arising from the current law, which hinder the cross- and secondary use of data. Assisted the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications with drafting a legal act that will regulate space activities and the issuance of operating permits. | NJORD Law Firm has a diverse IP practice, often assisting a wide range of public and private clients on matters such as copyright protection. The team is particularly reputed in digital services and digitalisation matters, and in advising on the GDPR aspects of IT projects. Practice head Karolina Ullman is well established within the IP space, leading the team alongside Liisi Jürgen, who is the go-to practitioner for IT matters and is emblematic of the wider group prowess in digitalisation matters, including related data protection issues. Sille Eerik and Henri Oliver Palm, who joined from Magnusson in early 2024, are also key for such matters. | Estonia | IP, IT and telecoms | |||
| 2 | Estonia > Real estate and construction | NJORD Law Firm | Real estate and construction | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 2 | Estonia > Real estate and construction | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Jelizaveta Henno; Veikko Toomere | Karolina Ullman; Raino Klesment | MAXIMA Eesti OÜ, Wihuri OÜ; Wihuri Oy, GVP Invest Estonia OÜ, Tommi Mäkinen Racing OÜ, VG Estonia OÜ (Coolbet), Viking Line (Viking Line Eesti OÜ), Danish Embassy in Estonia, Nuve Partners OÜ, Roobu II OÜ and OÜ ALTEPARK, Real Estate Strategy Fund, P34 OÜ|Eskaro AS | Advised Maxima Eesti OÜ on a complex situation related to the construction and opening of a grocery store in an apartment building in the centre of Tallinn. Advised GVP Invest Estonia OÜ on legal matters concerning the planning, design and construction of the Hilton hotel to be opened in Tallinn in 2024. Advised Wihuri OÜ on the lease agreement with a real estate developer for the construction and lease of a regional sales and service centre. | NJORD Law Firm‘s team has a strength in complex real estate transactions, assisting an increasing number of clients in the renewable energy space on matters such as lease agreements. The group also works on spatial planning and construction issues including construction litigation. Jelizaveta Henno and Veikko Toomere head up the team, the former of whom is lauded for her proficiency in real estate law. Elsewhere, Raimo Klesment focuses on spatial planning, leaving the group well equipped to deal with technical planning elements of real estate matters. | Estonia | Real estate and construction | |||
| Estonia > Real estate and construction > Leading associates | NJORD Law Firm | Jelizaveta Henno | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Jelizaveta Henno – NJORD Law Firm | Estonia | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 3 | Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A | NJORD Law Firm | Commercial, corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Latvia | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 3 | Latvia > Commercial, corporate and M&A | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Dmitri Kolesnikov | ETERNA ELECT SIA, Planet of Testing SIA, SIA MVBK, BALTIC WORLD SIA, X Infotech SIA, Liden & Denz Riga, CSI Leasing France, KIM JOHANSEN TRANSPORT SIA, Httpool Latvia SIA, VWG Invest 2 B.V., 3P GROUP Aps, Finance PRO ltd, SIA, UDVIKLINGSSELSKABET ABILDO ApS, EuroFitoFarm, SIA | Advised owners of ETERNA INTERNATIONAL on the demerger of the business. Advised EREVON INVESTMENTS on the acquisition of the energy company SIA MVBK. Advised ANEX TOUR on launching operations in the Baltics. | NJORD Law Firm‘s corporate and commercial team handles a range of corporate matters and M&A work, including restructuring, conducting legal due diligence, and high-value acquisitions and sales. The team is led by Dmitri Kolesnikov, an experienced corporate lawyer who has additional specialisation in the real estate and banking markets, a benefit to his clients when assisting in M&A deals. | Latvia | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||
| 3 | Latvia > Dispute resolution | NJORD Law Firm | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Latvia | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 3 | Latvia > Dispute resolution | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Sergejs Petrovs | Anna Kosinska; Eduards Vaisla | COFACE, Eisen+Stahl Service Center GmbH, OLA Overseas Liner Agencies AB, Abe Books, Kuehne + Nagel, NH Marine Power B.V., Baltic Travel Group, Vide Infra Group, CBG | Representing COFACE in a court dispute with Joint-stock company “TRASTA KOMERCBANKA” in liquidation. Representing the Swedish shipping agency OLA Overseas Liner Agencies AB as the plaintiff in a lawsuit against a former Latvian subagent. Advising Raduga Shipping in a dispute with a Latvian dockyard concerning the ungrounded claims of the dockyard. | The team at NJORD Law Firm is renowned for offering a full litigation service, encompassing civil, administrative, and criminal law, and is therefore frequently recommended and hired as litigation specialists. The firm demonstrates expertise in key sectors, such as technology, transport, education, and manufacturing, and is headed by the ‘extremely experienced’ Sergejs Petrov. | Latvia | Dispute resolution | |||
| Latvia > Dispute resolution > Leading associates | NJORD Law Firm | Anna Kosinska | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Anna Kosinska – NJORD Law Firm | Latvia | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 4 | Latvia > Employment | NJORD Law Firm | Employment | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Latvia | Employment | ||||||
| 4 | Latvia > Employment | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Dmitri Nikolaenko | Ineco, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Latvia, SIA “Bolt Services LV”, 3S Money Club, Zalaris HR Services Latvia, Lokalise, SIA EthnoExpert, Ignitis renewables, Httpool Latvia, Coral Travel Lithuania, Exupery International School, SIA Juku īpašums, Baltic Travel Group, Kim Johansen Transport SIA, STP Fittings SIA, Ropejumping.lv SIA, Mira-G IA-Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, SIA Liden&Denz Riga | The NJORD Law Firm employment team assists both local and foreign entities who are active in, or entering, the Latvian market. This offering encompasses both contentious and non-contentious advice. The team is led by Dmitri Nikolaenko, a specialist in immigration law. | Latvia | Employment | |||||
| 3 | Latvia > IP, IT and telecoms | NJORD Law Firm | IP, IT and telecoms | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Latvia | IP, IT and telecoms | ||||||
| 3 | Latvia > IP, IT and telecoms | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Sergejs Petrovs | Amazon Technologies, NJORD represented Audible, Inc., WhatsApp, Inc., Vide Infra Group, AbeBooks Inc., WhatsApp, Yahoo, Inc., Tommy Hilfiger, B.V, Netteca, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft | Represented AbeBooks Inc. successfully in the court of the first instance in one of the very few claims in Latvia regarding protection of database rights. Acted for Audible (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.) in opposition proceedings regarding Latvian trademark. Represented Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft in criminal and administrative procedure against an online retailer of fake parts. | The IP, IT, and telecoms department at NJORD Law Firm provides a range of advice on trademarks, designs, copyrights, and database rights, as well as company and domain names. The range of the firm is further evidenced by the varied industry sectors it engages with, from e-commerce, entertainment, and fashion, to IT and software. The team is led by the ‘extremely experienced’ Sergejs Petrov. | Latvia | IP, IT and telecoms | ||||
| 4 | Latvia > Real estate and construction | NJORD Law Firm | Real estate and construction | Firm Ranking | NJORD Law Firm | Latvia | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 4 | Latvia > Real estate and construction | NJORD Law Firm | Editorial commentary | Dmitri Kolesnikov | UNIVER SIA, SG Jurmala Estate SIA, SIA Plienciema 16, PL Holding GmbH, AVESTS SIA, Ropejumping.lv SIA, BAJĀRU 59, PILGAARD SIA, Luke Taylor Havens, GPPL SIA | Advised AVESTS SIA on the acquisition of the lease rights to a land plot owned by the local authorities. Advised SG Jurmala Estate SIA on the sale of a residential development project in Jurmala. Advised Plienciema 16 on warehouse and office premises lease agreements. | NJORD Law Firm‘s real estate department evidences a strong ability to advise clients on all of their non-contentious and contentious real estate mandates, engaging in the agriculture, logistics, and entertainment sectors. The practice is spearheaded by Dmitri Kolesnikov. | Latvia | Real estate and construction |