Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen advokater

What Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen advokater does

Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen advokater (trading as PMJ Advokater) is a Danish law firm structured as a partner-owned partnerselskab (P/S), headquartered in Randers with branch offices in Hobro and Støvring in the Jutland region. Founded in 2020 with paid-in capital of DKK 525,000, the firm employs approximately 16 people including three founding partners (Carsten Palsgaard Gorritzen, Lars Møgelvang Hansen, Mikkel Johannsen), an associated partner, attorneys, legal case handlers, a secretary, and law students. The firm operates across six core practice areas — litigation, insolvency, real estate, corporate law, private law, and commercial/business law — supported by more than 25 sub-specialties including bankruptcy administration, construction law, succession planning, employment law, M&A advisory, and a niche camping industry practice.

The firm delivers legal services through a traditional partner-led model: consultations conducted in person at its three offices, plus telephone and email contact, with client acquisition driven by professional reputation, referrals, and a content marketing website rather than paid advertising. Its technology stack consists of standard Microsoft Office 365 and unspecified practice management software; no proprietary platforms, APIs, AI tools, or digital products are disclosed. Revenue is generated through professional services billing, with fees set according to task complexity, time consumption, required specialization, and outcome, offered under both hourly rate and fixed-price arrangements.

PMJ Advokater serves a hybrid client base of Danish small-to-medium enterprises and private individuals, with particular depth in real estate transactions, insolvency/restructuring mandates, estate administration, and corporate governance advisory for regional businesses. Notable talent differentiators include partners holding Supreme Court litigation rights (møjderet for Højesteret), US bar qualifications (California), authorization as court-appointed bankruptcy administrators, and external university lecturer positions. The firm does not have external institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and its operating geography is restricted to Jutland, Denmark.

Name

Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen advokater

Legal name

Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen Advokatpartnerselskab

Website

https://pmjlaw.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen advokater (PMJ Advokater) is a Danish partner-owned law firm headquartered in Randers with offices in Hobro and Støvring, serving SMEs and private individuals across Jutland in litigation, insolvency, real estate, corporate, commercial, and private law matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG), HOA/Condo Document & Estoppel Services (BPAJAOAK), Estate & Probate Administration Services (FSAEAKAD)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law
• Litigation services
• Real estate law
• Insolvency administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Randers

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Fee-based legal services billed according to time spent, task complexity, required expertise level, and achieved outcomes. The firm offers both hourly rate arrangements and fixed price agreements depending on the nature of the matter. Additional case-related expenses are charged separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen advokater is a Danish law firm providing legal advisory and representation services across six primary practice areas: Erhvervsret (Commercial Law), Selskabsret (Corporate Law), Insolvens (Insolvency), Procesret (Litigation), Fast ejendom (Real Estate), and Privatret (Private Law). The firm serves both private individuals and businesses in Denmark, with particular expertise in the camping industry, real estate, insolvency administration, and business transfers. Services include contract drafting, litigation, M&A advisory, estate administration, employment law, and restructuring.

Product overview

Palsgaard Møgelvang Johannsen Advokater (PMJ Advokater) is a Danish law firm structured as a partner-owned P/S (partnerselskab) operating offices in Randers and Hobro, with a satellite office in Støvring. The firm provides legal services across six primary practice areas — Procesret (Litigation), Insolvens (Insolvency), Fast ejendom (Real Estate), Selskabsret (Corporate Law), Privatret (Private Law), and Erhvervsret (Commercial Law) — supported by a network of more than 20 sub-specialties covering specific services such as bankruptcy administration, construction law, estate planning, employment law, M&A, and company formation. The firm serves both private individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in the camping industry and real estate sectors.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erhvervsret (Commercial Law) Commercial and business law advisory covering employment law, commercial contracts, business transfers, international contracts, and management advisory for Danish businesses.
• Selskabsret (Corporate Law) Corporate law services including company formation, mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, liquidation, and management advisory for Danish businesses.
• Insolvens (Insolvency) Insolvency proceedings including bankruptcy administration, restructuring, debt restructuring, liquidation, and compulsory dissolution for insolvent companies and individuals.
• Procesret (Litigation) Full-service litigation and dispute resolution, including court proceedings, arbitration, and enforcement matters for both businesses and individuals.
• Fast ejendom (Real Estate Law) Real estate legal services covering property transactions, subdivision, commercial and residential leasing, and construction law advisory for buyers, sellers, and developers.
• Privatret (Private Law) Private law services for individual clients including family law, wills and estates, marriage contracts, and inheritance matters.
• Konkursbehandling (Bankruptcy Administration) Court-appointed administration of bankruptcy estates for insolvent companies and individuals, maximizing creditor returns through asset sales, business sales, and legal proceedings.
• Entreprise (Construction Law) Construction law advisory covering contractor negotiations, insurance matters, delays, defects, and dispute resolution through arbitration.
• Kommercielle kontrakter (Commercial Contracts) Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts including purchase/sale agreements, supply agreements, license agreements, distribution agreements, and franchise agreements.
• Virksomhedsoverdragelse (Business Transfer/M&A) M&A advisory covering transaction planning, due diligence, employment contract review, transaction documentation, and completion of business transfers.
• Generationsskifte (Succession Planning) Business succession planning including analysis, action plan, preparation, and execution of generational business transfers for family-owned businesses.
• Ansættelsesret (Employment Law) Employment law advisory for employers covering employment contracts, non-compete clauses, terminations, director agreements, and incentive schemes.
• Dødsbobehandling (Estate Administration) Estate administration services including inventory, asset realization, liability management, inheritance distribution, and probate representation.
• Etablering og stiftelse af selskaber (Company Formation) Company establishment services including drafting of formation documents, articles of association, shareholder registers, and necessary contracts for new Danish companies.
• Fusioner (Mergers) Corporate merger advisory covering both genuine and non-genuine mergers, including conditions compliance and post-transaction ownership regulation.
• Ægtepagter og særeje (Marriage Contracts and Separate Property) Marriage contract drafting covering various forms of separate property arrangements including divorce separation, complete separation, and combination models.
• Testamente (Wills)

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Accura: Danish mid-market law firm specializing in corporate, M&A, real estate, and insolvency. Highly comparable in practice mix and target client profile (Danish SMBs and mid-market).
• Sirius Advokater: Danish multi-practice law firm offering corporate, real estate, insolvency, and private client services to SMB and mid-market clients. Closely comparable in practice breadth and target customer segments to PMJ.
• Njord Advokatpartnerselskab: Danish law firm with multi-office presence including Jutland, providing commercial, corporate, and real estate services. Comparable multi-practice regional model with similar SMB/mid-market focus.
• HjulmandKaptain: Mid-size Danish law firm headquartered in Aalborg with additional offices across Jutland. Operates a multi-specialty model covering corporate, real estate, insolvency, employment, and private law for regional businesses and individuals — directly comparable to PMJ's positioning, scale, and geographic footprint.
• Lund Elmer Sandager: Mid-size Danish law firm with strong real estate, corporate, and insolvency practices serving Danish businesses. Closely comparable multi-specialty regional positioning to PMJ.
• Horten: Danish mid-size law firm offering corporate, commercial, real estate, and employment services. Comparable multi-practice model serving Danish business clients, though more Copenhagen-centric than PMJ.

Broad incumbents

• Bech-Bruun: Largest Danish law firm with full national coverage including Jutland offices. Overlapping practice areas include insolvency, real estate, corporate, and employment — represents the incumbent competitor in PMJ's market.
• Kromann Reumert: Top-tier Danish law firm with broad national coverage and offices across Jutland. Largest Danish full-service competitor, with overlapping practices in all of PMJ's core areas.
• Plesner: Major Copenhagen-headquartered Danish law firm with national coverage. Overlaps with PMJ in corporate, real estate, and private client practices, serving as a top-tier incumbent benchmark.
• Gorrissen Federspiel: Premier Danish law firm headquartered in Copenhagen, with deep practices in corporate/M&A, real estate, and insolvency. Represents the upper-tier incumbent whose expansion into Jutland competes with PMJ's regional positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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