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Previously on THE LAWYER So your name isn't Anker anymore?

Separate foster homes and adoption-

-after our parents were blown to pieces.

Hi, brother!

You know everything about the Swedish and Danish legal systems.

I need someone on both sides of the Strait.

Thomas Waldman placed the bomb under the car.

He's involved in drugs and economic crime.

-Why did Waldman kill our father? -I've no idea.

-Who was here when I came? -Go to hell, you little shit!

You're nothing but an errand boy.

We will use Karlshamn Port to get in and out.

Find a firm in Sweden that you can trust.

If you don't seek compensation for your client we won't appeal.

-What do you say? -Highly unethical.

-Hi, would you like a drink? -Yes, please.

-And a job if the offer still stands. -Fantastic news.

Meet this talented young man, Frank Nordling.

An old client of mine, Thomas Waldman.

-Hi! -A pleasure.

Come here.

You're so beautiful, my darling.

-No! -Come here, Frank.

What the hell!

What the hell are you doing?

What are you doing?

-Are you crazy? -Frank...

Two years!

Two years you've been clean, you said.

Frank...

Frank... No, no, no.

Get away. Get away!

Get away from me! Where did you get this?

It's just some old shit I had left.

I'm starting on a new firm to find out more about Waldman-

-and I find you sitting in my stairwell smoking heroin!

Do you realise how stupid this is?

Go home.

Police, how can I help you?

Sara Kahlil, Malmö police.

Can you connect me to Ebbe Holst?

Copenhagen Police Department

-Hi, are you in the building? -No.

I need some information on an economic criminal, Thomas Waldman.

Can you check if you've got files on anyone linked to him?

Sara, you know that I can't.

But if you say it has to do with our "Operation Phoenix"...

-Just this once. -OK. Can I call you back later?

That would be perfect.

Are you free this weekend? -Yes.

I was thinking maybe I could come by.

-See you then. -See you.

Bye.

It took time but the body has been taken care of. There's no trace.

-What are the police saying? -Nothing.

Jarnu had taken sick leave so you don't need to worry.

Well... The police will start asking questions eventually.

Maybe.

I can't stop thinking about it.

Markos, we're talking about a police officer here.

Hey, look at me.

-What? -What is it?

What do you mean?

Are we finished?

Are you hiding something from me?

Are you?

-What the fuck happened, Markos? -Let go of me.

There was someone there when I arrived.

I didn't see who it was. They ran off.

-Who? -I don't know, it was fucking dark.

I shot at them but I couldn't see who it was.

Jarnu was just talking shit. He wouldn't tell me anything.

So you shot him before he gave you a name?

How were you thinking?

I'll sort it.

Well...

I had great hopes for you, you know that.

Hi. Frank Nordling.

So, what happened to you?

Well...

I don't really know where to...

Oh, I know. You maintain that you're innocent?

-I'm the new lawyer here. -Are you sure about that?

Would there happen to be an adult around here that I can talk to?

Hi, Frank. Welcome! I'm Jenny.

I'll tell Svend-Erik you're here. Have you met Therese, our trainee?

Yes, we've met. Trainee...

-Frank, welcome! -Thanks.

We've got seven lawyers here now plus three assistants.

You met most of them at the after-work gathering.

-Stefan, have you two met? -Hi.

-Nice to meet you. -You too.

-Welcome! -Thanks.

Stefan is a hard worker. He didn't take one day off last year-

-and he took six cases to the Supreme Court.

This is your office.

What do you think?

Right... See you in my office in ten minutes.

Excuse me, I'm looking for the owner of that boat over there.

You mean, Jarnu? I'm looking for him too.

He had planned on taking a trip in his boat a few days ago.

A friend of mine was going to borrow his berth-

-but the boat is still there and he's not answering his phone, so...

And you, how come you're looking for him?

-I heard that the boat was for sale. -For sale?

I don't think so. He was about to head off on a trip.

I'll have to look somewhere else.

-Are you OK? -Mm.

All of our lawyers work independently with their cases.

But there are certain matters that I, how should I put it...?

-That I must oversee. -Of course.

You can always talk to me. My door is always open.

You should be the courtroom's ear but have the client's eyes.

I value a well-dressed appearance.

It's not that we lawyers are into designer clothes.

It's about the whole package.

When you walk into the courtroom you should ooze confidence.

The look in your eye, the way you speak, your posture...

...and how you dress. It's an art.

That art is the icing on the cake.

-I totally agree with you. -OK.

-You've got one week. -OK.

One week...

-Excuse me... To do what? -To prove yourself.

-I don't understand. -Otherwise you can go.

Mm...

I just handed in my notice-

-because you kept nagging me to come and work here.

I don't understand what...

-...what this is about. -But that's up to you.

Yes, but...

Stand still!

Is there a case you had in mind since it's...?

I imagine that it's hard to win a case in one week.

-It's all about a gut feeling. -A gut feeling.

-My gut feeling. -Of course.

Surprise me.

Ask Jenny for Bolméer's number. He's the firm's tailor.

Hi, I just want to introduce myself. Jakob Ohlander.

-Frank Nordling. -I'm your assistant legal advisor.

Right. OK, OK...

-So you came from Gillbergs? -That's right.

Is there anything that you would like me to get started on?

No, not at the moment.

Then I'll continue with Felix's preliminary investigation...

-...10 000 pages. -Damn.

-See you. -Hang on!

Come and sit down.

The client register, how do I access it?

Jenny has the codes. I can help you otherwise...

-...if you need them right away. -No.

I need to see the register to rule out bias-

-in relation to clients from my previous law firm.

How long have you been working here?

-Almost three years. -Three years...

I was at the "after-work" on Friday. I didn't see you.

I was working - a double murder in Arlöv. Maybe you read about it.

We had big...

There was someone that I met there, a client.

His name was, hang on... Walt..., Walter...

-Thomas Waldman? -Thomas Waldman!

That's unusual, isn't it? A client at the firm's "after-work"?

They discuss business. Property, contracts and stuff.

So he has interests in all of that: Property, contracts and...

Yes. They're old friends, him and Svend-Erik.

He's almost like a partner in the firm, you could say...?

-No. Why do you say that? -No, I was just...

Well, it's...

Eh...

I'm sorry about what happened to Jarnu.

It was unfortunate that Markos shot him.

Sit down.

He must have been in a tight corner to do what he did.

You know that he's very eager to learn.

-Then teach him. -I will.

I brought him in as a favour to your family.

-Jarnu was my friend. -I know. He was mine too.

But Jarnu was about to run out on us.

Talk to Markos. He needs to shape up.

Jarnu?

Jarnu?

Who are you?

Did you hear that the boat was for sale too?

Yes, I did. Has someone else looked at it?

I don't get it. There must be a misunderstanding.

There was a woman here to see it.

The owner said he was taking a trip in his boat...

-...so I don't think it's for sale. -It could have been my wife...

...she wants to see it too. Blond, this tall?

No, she had dark hair. She was Swedish, she was limping.

If she was limping it wasn't my wife.

-No... -But thanks anyway.

-Right. -Bye.

Bye.

So you're a trainee. I assume you're studying law.

I would be if my father got to decide, but he won't.

I was wondering if there's an archive room...

-...where you keep all the files. -No.

Everyone has an archive cabinet in their office. Why?

I just need keys for it and for the rooms...

The main entrance, codes...

-OK. I can fix you up with that. -Thanks.

-Frank? -Yes.

Yes?

I need to get off work early today.

The guy I'm dating works irregular hours and we hardly see each other.

Can I say that you asked me to run an errand if anyone asks?

-OK. -Perfect.

I owe you one.

Svend-Erik?

Contract of Sale

Leave that on Svend-Erik's desk.

-Oh, you gave me a fright. -Hi.

I've got a meeting with Svend-Erik. He's late.

-Is he usually late? -No, certainly not.

I have important info from the Danish police.

I'm outside the building.

-Did you find anything? -Sara, I've been here half a day.

I went through the files to see what Waldman is involved in.

His name is listed for one property.

I got information from a colleague in Copenhagen.

They haven't had anything on Waldman for the last ten years.

He does a lot of business with a Bogdan Nikolitch-

-who owns a construction company here in Malmö.

-He's been reported many times. -Bogdan?

I've seen that name. I've seen it!

This is our way in but we need to hurry.

An employee of Nikolitch, Brian Poulsen-

-was charged with assault in Copenhagen.

Check if he's asked for a lawyer.

You could get to Waldman via one of his middle-men...

-...via Brian Poulsen. -OK. Good.

-There's one more thing. -Out with it, Sara.

I went down to Jarnu Marcon's boat.

There's a CCTV camera in the parking lot.

Was our car caught on camera? Were we...?

The camera doesn't cover the whole area. I don't think so.

-I need to check it out. -OK.

Whose name is the car registered under?

-Saïd. -Saïd.

But it's my address.

Hi.

Hi. I want to ask you about a client, Brian Poulsen?

-Is he a client of Svend-Erik's? -He sounds familiar.

I'll take a look here.

Poulsen has requested Svend-Erik but he's in custody in Copenhagen-

-and the administrative process takes time.

-Right. Is Svend-Erik in his office? -No, he will be in court all day.

I'm sure he'll deal with this tomorrow.

Thanks.

Brian Poulsen? Hi, I'm Frank Nordling.

-Who are you? -I'm the new lawyer at Wiséns.

Svend-Erik couldn't come.

He's busy for a few weeks, an economic crime case...

-...so you've got me. -I want Svend-Erik.

Then you can return to your cell and wait a few weeks.

-OK. What's your record like? -It's quite good.

I think we should talk about you instead.

I'm sorry, but I want Svend-Erik.

It's my life we're talking about. I must be released.

Listen, I don't think you understand.

Svend-Erik won't be defending you. He's not available.

You can either have me or whatever "star lawyer"-

-the district court in Copenhagen will randomly pick for you.

Brian, I won't disappoint you.

OK. I wish you luck.

-Bye. -Wait, wait...

Damn it! Sit down.

...so it's very clear that the jerk tried to rip me off.

-Did he think I was an idiot? -Let's see... OK.

Severe swelling on the right cheek and eye.

Swollen and bruised upper arm.

Several puncture wounds under the ribs on the left side...

...which adds up to aggravated assault.

-It wasn't me. -OK.

-What did you say to the police? -Nothing.

Good.

But Frank, I'm on conditional parole for something else.

-I was sentenced to one year. -Not good.

Yes...

I have a little daughter. I can't spend years in prison.

I just can't.

-What do you think? -That cut on your arm?

-What about it? -How did you get it?

-It's old. -OK.

-Why? -I was thinking...

I was thinking if, if...

...you were involved in some kind of scuffle-

-that could lead to a wound like that.

Yes, OK.

I like the way you're thinking.

Your Honour, I was just trying to defend myself.

Yes, but there was another person there.

-He had a friend with him. -So there's a witness.

Yes.

I don't stand a chance, right?

No...

Liam, Liam...

-Hi. -My office, now.

I heard that you took on Brian Poulsen.

Svend-Erik, you gave me one week to prove myself.

I had to take whatever case I could.

-I said that to get you moving. -You succeeded.

Listen here, what you've done...

...gives me a good gut feeling. But he's an important client.

Of course.

-Have you had him for long? -Yes...

...and what I told you applies here. You've got one week to get him out.

-Your position? -He denies the charge.

-On what grounds? -Self-defence.

Anything to support this?

The plaintiff sustained most of the injuries-

-but, Brian has an injury too. It's sufficient.

And?

There's a witness.

That witness can claim that Brian struck the first blow.

A witness. Do you have any chance at all?

-Yes. -That's good.

Hi.

Are you soon ready? I would like a lift home, dad.

-Ten minutes, sweetheart. -Perfect.

-Sorry... I'll get started on this. -Yes.

Svend-Erik, come here.

-Therese, is she doing OK? -Yes, she's doing fine.

-She's in a very good mood. -A good mood?

-She's not too happy, is she? -No, no, no.

You don't have to worry.

See you.

Copenhagen District Court

Magdalena. Hi.

-Hi. -Have you got a few minutes?

-What's this about? -Let's talk privately.

I want to talk about Mari Jansson.

-Yes? -She was released without charge.

Yes!

Do you really think that will hold in the Court of Criminal Appeal?

Do you want to take a chance again? I don't think so.

How should I explain this to her?

As I said, I won't appeal the decision-

-if you don't seek compensation for the time she spent in custody.

-It's that simple. -OK.

I won't appeal the decision if you don't seek compensation-

-for the time she spent in custody.

What you just said here would cost you your job.

What are you doing?

I don't want you to appeal and I want Mari to be compensated.

-But that's... -If I am to delete this...

...I need you to drop the investigation against Brian Poulsen.

-What are you saying? -If I am to delete this-

-I need you to drop the investigation against Brian Poulsen.

But I'm not handling that case.

But you are deputy chief prosecutor, I'm sure you can manage it.

You're a promising lawyer.

Are you sure that this is the kind of career you want?

-Mads? -That's me.

I called about the CCTV for the harbour parking lot.

Up the steps, the room farthest to the left.

Is the CCTV data on a computer?

Yes. The security guy is here. I'm sure he can help you.

I don't have the time to check it.

I requested more time to raise the issue of self-defence.

The prosecutor was not happy.

I think they'll drop the investigation.

-It's going to be fine. -It's going to be fine?

Look, I don't know how experienced you are, but...

You seem to be a good lawyer but this isn't something...

It's going to work out fine. -Has the allegation been withdrawn?

OK...

You were right. - You're free to go, Brian.

-The charges have been dropped. -OK...

-...so I can go now? -Yes.

Frank, bloody hell! Thank you.

-I'm sorry if I was... -That's...

Well then, OK.

You got Brian Poulsen out in two days.

Good gut feeling.

-Did you get the tailor's number? -Yes, I did...

...but it's not quite my thing.

-Was there anything else? -What happened?

-It was a little too easy. -Sorry, what?

The investigation against Brian, how come it was dropped?

-There was a witness. -OK, a witness.

There was a drunk witness-

-and a plaintiff with a previous conviction for assault.

I presented my findings to the prosecutor.

She realised where this was going and gave in.

You've got a really nice office.

-Hello. -It's me.

Come in.

-What is it? -The wound has opened.

I found the place with the CCTV recordings.

The gunman that was on the boat was there.

I don't think he saw me.

-We have to get you to the hospital. -No, it's just so painful.

I knew that you had saved photographs.

Why did you say that you had thrown them all away?

How long have you been using again?

-Maybe you never stopped. -Yes, I did.

This was just... It was...

You could lose Liam. Then you lose him for good.

But you know that.

How did things go with Brian Poulsen?

What happened?

I had to get him out...

-...fast. -What?

-I had a week to prove myself. -Sick conditions.

That's because my new boss is sick in the head.

I pushed a prosecutor to drop the investigation.

What did you just say?

The prosecutor wanted to make a deal. I took advantage of that.

I know that I should have reported her but I didn't.

OK...

I'll go home and get everything I've got on the car bomb investigation.

Are you looking for someone?

You were on Jarnu Marcon's boat. What were you doing there?

-Are you Jarnu's colleague? -Sorry?

-Are you a colleague of his? -You could say that.

I need to talk to him. Do you know where he is?

-About what? -I was to meet some of his sources.

His sources? What sources?

-What's your name? -What sources?

Trafficking.

Can I see your ID?

Hey, you!

Listen, wait?

Damn it.

So you got Brian out. Well done!

It wasn't me actually. It was my new lawyer, Frank.

-Wasn't there a witness? -Yes.

Either my new lawyer is a genius-

-considering how he got Brian out against all the odds...

...or there's something fishy about your Brian.

How much does he know about your operations?

Do you think he told the police anything?

See you.