Our story began in 1876

 

We have been here for more than 150 years — when times changed, when verdicts were delivered, and when the right legal advice made all the difference.

 

Much has changed in society and in the courtroom since then. One thing, however, has remained the same: we turn our knowledge into your strength by creating value for private individuals, public authorities, and businesses of all sizes.

More than 150 years in the legal profession

1876: In Sæby, attorney Niels Kristian Kristiansen opens his office on 1 May 1876 — the starting point of what, 150 years later, becomes HjulmandKaptain.

 

1895: Attorney Christian Nielsen takes over the practice “Sagfører Niels Kristian Kristiansen”.

 

1915: On 16 September 1915, attorney Christian Petersen Lønager joins “Sagfører Niels Kristian Kristiansen og Eftf. Sæby” and takes over the firm in 1935.

 

1944: Erling Mehlsen begins as a Assistant Attorney at “Sagfører Niels Kristian Kristiansen og Eftf. Sæby” and takes over the firm four years later, on 1 July 1948.

 

1974: In 1974, Erling Mehlsen is joined in the partnership by, among others, Hans Jørgen Kaptain, and the law firm “Advokatfirmaet Mehlsen & Kaptain” is established.

 

1989: On 21 December 1989, “Advokataktieselskabet Anders Hjulmand” is founded and opens an office in Aalborg with three lawyers and four secretaries.

1990: The office in Frederikshavn opens on 1 October 1990.

 

1996: “Advokatfirmaet Mehlsen & Kaptain” merges with “Advokatfirmaet Nordestgaard & Partnere” to form “Advokatfirmaet Mehlsen, Kaptain & Nordestgaard”, employing 48 people, including 15 lawyers.

 

2000: On 1 October 2000, “Advokatpartnerselskabet HjulmandKaptain” is established following a merger between “Advokataktieselskabet Anders Hjulmand” and “Advokatfirmaet Mehlsen, Kaptain & Nordestgaard”.

 

2002: HjulmandKaptain expands and opens an office in Hjørring on 1 March 2002.

 

2009: HjulmandKaptain looks beyond the borders of Northern Jutland and opens an office in Aarhus.

 

2026: HjulmandKaptain celebrates its 150th anniversary, and the history continues.

HjulmandKaptain today

Today, HjulmandKaptain has more than 130 employees covering all relevant areas of law.

We advise businesses, public organisations, authorities, and private individuals alike. Although we have offices in Aalborg, Aarhus, Frederikshavn, and Hjørring, our clients are located throughout Denmark and internationally.

We promise to turn our knowledge into your strength. That means you can expect personal, efficient, and specialised advice — enabling you to make the right decision every single time.

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