Accura Advokatpartnerselskab’s multidisciplinary information technology team is praised as ‘extremely skilled and highly collaborative’. Core focuses of the practice group include acquisition of IT systems and large implementation projects, outsourcing of IT services, dispute resolution in the space, regulatory compliance, business process outsourcing agreements and mergers and acquisitions related to the technology sector. Practice head and ‘extremely skilled negotiator’ René Thornfeldt is known for his depth of experience on transactions ranging from IT acquisitions and development projects and large-scale outsourcing. Lærke Louise Nielsen advises domestic and multinational companies on outsourcing, IT acquisitions alongside other IT projects and disputes.
Information technology in Denmark
Accura Advokatpartnerselskab
Praxisleiter:
René Thornfeldt
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lærke Louise Nielsen
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‘The team is extremely skilled and highly collaborative. The combination of in-depth legal knowledge and business acumen provides unique value to the client.’
‘René Thornfeldt is an extremely skilled negotiator, and his ability to always seek solutions ensures that the right path is always chosen. ’
‘Besides the legal capabilities, the team has great knowledge.’
Kernmandanten
Fiskars Corporation
Forsikringsselskabet Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S
FLSmidth & Co. A/S
PFA Pension
AP Pension
HK
LEO Pharma A/S
VELUX A/S / VKR Holding A/S
CBRE
Lessor A/S (part of Paychex Europe)
Radiometer Medical ApS (part of Danaher group)
Magistrenes A-kasse
Municipality of Greve
Teknisk Landsforbund og A-kasse
Thursday Consulting
Spar Nord Bank A/S
Outpost24 AB
BK Medical ApS
Roblon A/S
Ulykkesforsikringsselskabet for Dansk Søfart
Dansk Metal
Wolt Danmark ApS
Boyum IT Solutions
Merck & Co., Inc.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S
Gain & Co.
How to Robot
Subaio A/S
Meta/Facebook
Rambøll
HusCompagniet A/S
Mediq B.V
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted global windows manufacturer VELUX in analysis and RfP negotiations in respect of nearshore virtual captive services.
- Assisting HK on an ongoing basis in relation to all major IT contracts, including negotiations of new contracts as well as strategic discussions on the IT vendor landscape
- Assisted Fiskars Group with a global outsourcing program for multiple vertical-specific outsourcing scenarios through use of vertical captive services or BPO services.
Bech-Bruun
Bech-Bruun comes highly recommended for its ‘expert knowledge combined with high level of pragmatism and commercial understanding’ in the IT arena. The team’s core work encompasses the entire spectrum of IT matters, including IT system development and supply agreements, software licensing and IT operational services agreements concerning traditional hosting and outsourcing services, alongside emerging technologies such as IoT, AI and blockchain media and formats, such as SaaS-, IaaS- and PaaS-based IT services. Niels M. Andersen advises on public and private procurement, outsourcing, transfers, licence agreements and due diligence arising out of transactions in the IT sector. Andersen co-leads the department with Mikkel Friis Rossa who is an expert on matters which involve data protection and cybersecurity, including marketing and complex digital transformation projects. Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard handles contractual and regulatory issues pertaining to IT and telecommunications.
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‘Expert knowledge, combined with a high level of pragmatism and commercial understanding.’
Kernmandanten
Microsoft
Samsung
Energinet
JYSK A/S
RelateIT
Royal Unibrew
Accenture
Region Zealand
DeiC (Danish e-infrastructure Cooperation)
Danish Foreign Ministry
JYSKE BANK A/S
NRGI
Euro Cater A/S
Georg Jensen A/S
Highlight-Mandate
- Acquired the operation of Svenske Handelsbanken in Denmark, which was closed on 1st of December 2022.
- Advised DeiC on the drafting of new contracts within supercomputer development, capacity sharing contracts between Danish Universities, and contracts for the participants in the Danish Research Network. The work involved advising on international treaties and agreements e.g. SatCOM RDA (Research Data Alliance), Danish Node, LUMI Supercomputing, NORDUnet etc.
- Advising Bunker Holding Group, one of the leading bunker oil providers in the world, on the implementation of NIS2 (cybersecurity) within the global group, including rendering advice on related IT security.
Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab
Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab is praised for its ‘unparalleled experience within IT law, combined with a truly business-minded and commercially reasonable approach’. High-end IT transactional work, public digitisation projects and digital infrastructure matters are among the team’s core competencies in the space. Practice head Jan Ussing Andersen is a specialist in outsourcing and technology projects, with a focus on regulated sectors including telco and financial services. Pre-eminent practitioners Lau Normann Jørgensen and Martin Von Haller Grønbæk are key points of contact within the team. Jørgensen has over 20 years' experience in software development, licensing, technology joint ventures, outsourcing, data monetisation, AI and digitisation projects. Von Haller Grønbæk is an authority on DLT, blockchain and NFTs, as well as open source and data, big data, smart contracts, and the platform economy. Julie Bak-Larsen’s impressive practice emphasises the cross-over between telecommunications and information technology. Nicolai Dragsted left the firm in March 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Jan Ussing Andersen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jesper Langemark; Lau Normann Jørgensen; Martin von Haller Grønbæk; Julie Bak-Larsen
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‘The unparalleled experience of the team within IT law, combined with a truly business-minded and commercially reasonable approach, makes this team unique.’
‘Lau Normann Jorgensen is one of the grand men in the Danish IT law environment, and his skills and knowledge within this area of the law is second to none.’
‘Jan Ussing Andersen is a very efficient and experienced subject-matter expert within IT-contract law. A good sense of humor and good communication skills adds value to negotiations (particularly the difficult ones).’
Kernmandanten
Ascendis Pharma A/S
Capgemini Danmark A/S
Copenhagen Airports
CyberFortress LLC
e-nettet A/S
Epic Systems Corporation
EWII A/S
FeatureSpace, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard ApS and Inc
AP Moller Maersk
Fujitsu A/S
Hitachi Data Systems
IBM Danmark ApS
Infosys
Milestone Systems A/S
Miracle Knowit A/S
Kombit A/S
NNIT
Novo Holdings A/S
Twoday (formerly Visma)
Region Syddanmark
Danmark Apotekerforening (Danish Pharmacists Association)
Danish Ministry of Taxation
Trustpilot
Motorola
Too Good to Go
Tia Technology A/S (a Sapiens company)
Topdanmark A/S
Sitecore
Scalepoint Technologies
Saxo Bank
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised NNIT in its 1.3 bDKK carve-out of its infrastructure operations business, including approx. 50 large-scale multi-year technology services contracts.
- Advised the company behind Denmark’s 7-Eleven stores on the aftermath of a cyberattack which shut down the retailer for several days, including the contentious work involving the service provider and their insurers.
- Advised Capgemini in their successful bid for and contract with Nuuday in a five year AD/AM outsourcing deal.
Gorrissen Federspiel
Gorrissen Federspiel handles the full spectrum of information technology cases for leading Danish and international organisations across a range of key industry sectors, spanning outsourcing, IT contracts and contract management, through pre-litigation and dispute resolution, and alongside digital transformation and digital regulatory work. Ole Horsfeldt, Tue Goldschmieding and David Telyas collectively head up the practice. Horsfeldt handles complex technology transactions, including outsourcing, IT development, IT implementation, system acquisition projects and digital transformation projects. Goldschmieding has extensive experience within outsourcing and IT transactions, as well as complex data protection matters and the handling of legislative and security-related issues, whilst Telyas advises on matters concerning data protection, marketing, consumer and cookie law. At associate level, Christian Aaby Köhler advises on the outsourcing of business processes, deals and IT services.
Praxisleiter:
Ole Horsfeldt; Tue Goldschmieding; David Telyas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christian Aaby Köhler
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‘It is very innovative, creating good solutions and new ways of solving problems.’
‘Tue Goldschmieding is an exceptional skilled lawyer, with knowledge in almost all parts of Danish and EU law. Not only is he skilled and has extensive experience within IT contracts, but he is also pragmatic and provides excellent, well thought-through solutions. He has my highest recommendation.’
Kernmandanten
Novo Nordisk A/S
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Ramboll Group A/S
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
Danske Bank A/S
Kromann Reumert
Kromann Reumert’s IT group is praised for its ‘excellent expertise and pragmatic solutions’. The team advises across all aspects of traditional IT matters including project work, licensing, cybersecurity, M&A, outsourcing and regulatory work but also frequently sees mandates arising out of emerging spaces including blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech and green-tech projects. Head of practice Søren Skibsted is known for his ‘outstanding knowledge of the IT industry’, whilst Christel Teglers specialises in digital transformation and technology-related projects.
Praxisleiter:
Søren Skibsted
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jan Hvarre; Jette Hessellund Lauridsen; Torben Waage; Pia Kirstine Voldmester; Kristian Storgaard; Christel Teglers; Mia Thulstrup Gedbjerg
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‘Christel Teglers excels in making complex matters simple and communicates with the client in a straightforward manner. Søren Skibsted is very professional in his approach to and dealing with the client. He makes a great effort to understand the business of the client and to accommodate even the unspoken needs.’
‘Excellent expertise and pragmatic solutions.’
‘They have very strong technical skills and a good understanding of the industry.’
Poul Schmith
Poul Schmith maintains its active bracket in the IT space, known for advising governmental bodies on large-scale IT projects, alongside handling cross-border matters involving IT-related issues. Tom Holsøe, Anni Noes Westergaard and Thomas Dithmer collectively lead the department. Holsøe comes recommended for his ‘unique experience’ and as ‘one of the best lawyers within information technology’. Westergaard’s practice emphasises strategic digitalisation projects, major transformation projects, procurement processes and contracts. Dithmer is ‘highly experienced within information technology’ and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including contracts, procurement, outsourcing, cloud projects, and IP rights.
Praxisleiter:
Tom Holsøe; Anni Noes Westergaard; Thomas Dithmer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anders Thede Bossen; Milena Anguelova Krogsgaard; Emil Bisgaard; Daniel Boye Lassen
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‘Tom Holsøe has unique experience and is one of the best lawyers within information technology.’
‘Thomas Dithmer is our trusted adviser when it comes to information technology. His legal and commercial foundation is extremely strong, and his experience from drafting and negotiating the most infrastructural critical IT-solutions in Denmark creates a significant value for us.’
‘Daniel Boye Lassen offers high expertise within IT contracts. His advice is commercially sound and solution-oriented.’
Kernmandanten
The Five Danish Regions
Grundfos Holding A/S
The IT and Development Agency of the Danish Ministry of Taxation
Agency for Public Finance and Management – Ministry of Finance
Agency for Governmental IT Services
Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
Danish Agency for Digitisation
Andel Holding A/S
DSB (Danish State Railway)
Banedanmark (Ministry of Transport)
Statens og Kommunernes Indkøbsservice A/S (“SKI”)
ATP Ejendomme
The Danish Environmental Portal (“DMP”)
Danish Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure
The Danish Court Administration
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Grundfos Holding A/S and numerous other companies within the group – the world’s leading manufacturer of pumps – in setting up a compliance program to ensure that Grundfos Holding A/S is compliant with NIS2 in October 2024.
- Representing the Danish Agency for Public Finance and Management in a dispute against mayor telecommunications operator, Telenor A/S.
- Representing the Danish Police in the outsourcing of operation, maintenance, support and further development of a portfolio of the Danish Polices existing IT systems.
Plesner
Plesner remains well-known in the Danish marketplace for its strong track record on both contentious and non-contentious matters, alongside specialist knowledge of cloud computing and regulatory requirements for financial businesses. The team is praised for providing ‘to-the-point, pragmatic and business-oriented advice’ and is spearheaded by Niels Christian Ellegaard, who excels at negotiating IT-contracts as well as assessment and handling of disputes relating to IT-projects. Tech-sector M&A expert Michael Hur Bertelsen frequently advises on large-scale IT project work.
Praxisleiter:
Niels Christian Ellegaard
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‘The practice provides to-the-point, pragmatic and business-oriented advice.’
‘Owing to his impressive technical knowledge and legal expertise, Michael Hur Bertelsen is second to none. Michael is an outstanding negotiator who consistently fights for his client’s position while maintaining a pleasant negotiating climate.’
Kernmandanten
TDC Net
Nets
Accenture
GlobalConnect
Secure Device
Formpipe
Netcompany
Danske Bank
AP Pension
PenSam
LB Forsikring
Sentia
Telenor Denmark
Metro Service
Tryg Forsikring
Fibia
Sund & Bælt Holding
Kemp & Lauritzen
Travel Operations
Fellowmind Denmark (ProActive)
ZeroNorth
PKA
Eva Solo
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted on behalf of Agilitas Private Equity in connection with its acquisition of NNIT A/S’ IT infrastructure outsourcing business in a complex carve-out transaction.
- Assisted LB Forsikring with a complete re-negotiation of the agreement for its core insurance system.
- Advising Nets – the leading PayTech provider in the Nordics – in a variety of IT/technology/outsourcing-related matters, including negotiations with major IT vendors.
CO:PLAY LAW
Boutique IT and technology firm CO:PLAY LAW is well-known for its deep sector expertise and ability to advise across the entire spectrum of high-end information technology matters on behalf of a client base that includes corporations, private equity-backed companies and smaller businesses. Practice head Mandeep Singh Rathour has over 20 years' experience and advises on complex IT-related transactions and disputes. Pre-eminent practitioner Michael Brandt comes highly recommended as a ‘very tech-oriented lawyer with a good understanding of IT technology, combined with an excellent understanding of law and tax’.
Praxisleiter:
Mandeep Singh Rathour
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Brandt
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‘Industry knowledge combined with a commercial “can-do” mindset.’
‘Available to support us whenever we need it. Solution-focused, commercial mindset and a person who is curious about our business, strategy and supports that journey with legal competency.’
‘Michael Brandt is a competent IT lawyer.’
Kernmandanten
Globeteam A/S
PensionDanmark
Auditdata A/S
TARGIT A/S
Tusass A/S
Impact Media
Ledernes
Den Danske Dyrlæge Forening (the Danish Veterinary Association)
Ackermann Kommunikation
Cloudhuset A/S
Robotto A/S
Coherence ApS
E-bureauet A/S
Firtal Tech ApS
Idun ApS
Travelmaker Solution ApS
Visual Information Systems A/S
XNOVO Technology ApS
Fuzion A/S
Go Autonomous ApS
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Tusass on its RfQ and purchase of a Satellite Hub Solution system (hardware/software) for the Amazonas Nexus satellite (the Greensat).
DAHL Law Firm
DAHL Law Firm predominantly focuses on representing supply side clients within the technology sector, across all areas of IT law including all types of contracts, handling of disputes, and advising on regulatory matters such as data protection. Frederik Bruhn and Michael Rehling jointly head up the team and are key points of contact for project acquisition agreements and outsourcing matters, and negotiating IT contracts and dispute resolution in the space, respectively. Michael Goeskjær specialises in IT law and telecoms-related matters, including negotiation of contracts regarding complex IT-deliveries, IT litigation, and software licence. Mads Nygaard Madsen is a key contact for IT contracts, software licensing, handling of IT disputes, and data protection.
Praxisleiter:
Frederik Bruhn; Michael Rehling
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mads Nygaard Madsen; Michael Goeskjær; Tim Nielsen
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‘Michael Goeskjær has a unique gift for making complex legal issues more clear and comprehensible. He has an exceptional ability to communicate with both legal and business departments.’
‘The team at DAHL Law Firm are unique. Extremely qualified and professional.’
‘A careful team, with a honest wish to understand our case and thereafter advise us in the best way.’
Kernmandanten
DXC Technology
EG A/S
Volkswagen AG
NTT DATA A/S
Itm8
The Danish Cancer Society
Visma Acubiz A/S
Conscia A/S
Aarhus Municipality
Cepheo
Umbraco A/S
Itadel A/S
Improsec A/S
Mentor IT A/S
Miracle 42 A/S
Modl.ai ApS
Ghost Ship Holding ApS
Scandi Systems A/S
Logisnext Denmark A/S
Digitaliseringsforeningen Sjælland (DIGIT)
Tata Consultancy Services
Highlight-Mandate
- Advises Volkswagen AG with regard to a number of general sales conditions and related documents for a wide range of VW digital products/services accessible from inside and outside the cars.
- Advises Visma Acubiz regarding drafting of data processing terms and conditions.
- Advises Søstrene Grenes Import A/S in connection with process of acquiring a new ERP solution.
DLA Piper Denmark
DLA Piper Denmark possesses a wealth of experience in IT and technology-related contracts, particularly tech outsourcing, IT systems procurement, GPP criteria, and public procurement. Data protection, cyber security including NIS2, and new technologies are other core focuses of the team, headed up by Marlene Winther Plas, who has more than 25 years' experience of technology-related law and data protection issues. Head of litigation Jon Lauritzen is the go-to name for contentious matters arising out of the sector.
Praxisleiter:
Marlene Winther Plas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jon Lauritzen
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‘They have a very good understanding of the information technology domain.’
‘Valuable insights and business knowledge, taking our business challenges into account and delivering dedicated solutions.’
‘Marlene Winther Plas is highly dedicated and always provides efficient, professional and valuable insights. She is a highly accomplished lawyer, who is very solution-oriented and a pleasure to work with.’
Kernmandanten
PDC A/S
Landsbyggefonden (the Danish National Housing Fund)
Økonomistyrelsen (section under the Danish Ministry of Finance)
Skanlog A/S
AKQA A/S
City of Copenhagen
PNO Holding A/S
Userneeds A/S
Trafikselskabet Movia
DCC Energy A/S
Krifa
Loyalty Key Cardlinked ApS
Kamstrup A/S
Brøndbyernes IF Fodbold A/S
NIO
People Test Systems
The Danish Ferry Secretariat
The Harbour of Aarhus
Safty ApS
FlexDanmark
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting Landsbyggefonden with the tender for a large and complex IT development project involving the development of a data warehouse, which is managed by the institution, while at the same time developing a financial posting system and a number of APIs for existing systems, which are licensed to (and used by) a number of decentralized units (social housing organizations) that report to the central data warehouse.
- Assisting FlexDanmark with negotiations with Netcompany and has provided the stakeholders of legal opinion on termination of the contract.
- Assisted the City of Copenhagen on the procurement of an IT system managing housing of citizens in Copenhagen and suburbs, including the drafting of a large and complex IT contract, that includes support, maintenance and system operation.
Aumento Law Firm
Aumento Law Firm has bolstered its IT practice with the arrivals of new practice co-heads Anders Wernblad and Claus Spangenberg from NJORD Law Firm and Lund Elmer Sandager, respectively. Under the pair’s leadership, the team focuses on IT contracts, system development and delivery processes, IT outsourcing, including procurement processes, hosting and cloud licensing, IT-Security, e-commerce, and IT-related M&A and disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Anders Wernblad; Claus Spangenberg
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‘Great insights and swift understanding of requirements.’
‘Claus Spangenberg made it very easy for us to get started on a new contract template, straight to the core of the required services, invaluable understanding of the space and necessities required to complete the process in a very timely manner.’
Kernmandanten
Cookie Information A/S
ProCon Solution A/S
Boligsiden A/S
Saxo.com A/S
Conxion ApS
Aarstiderne.com A/S
Bolig.dk ApS
NutraQ ApS
Adapt A/S
Keybalance A/S
Memox A/S
Serwiz A/S
Pipol A/S
Crowdeyes ApS
Bruun & Hjejle
Bruun & Hjejle acts on the full spectrum of IT issues, including contract drafting, software licence agreements, outsourcing, e-commerce, internet domain names and IT-related disputes. Morten Stadil is praised as ‘dedicated and available’, and for providing ‘high-quality advice’ with his practice emphasising corporate and transactional matters. Stadil co-heads the department alongside Kasper Laustsen, who is a key name for outsourcing, IT disputes and transactions related to digital companies.
Praxisleiter:
Morten Stadil; Kasper Laustsen
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‘Strong legal knowledge compared with solid business understanding.’
‘Morten Stadil is dedicated and available, providing high-quality advice.’
Kernmandanten
Danske Bank
Portchain
Berlingske Media A/S
Goldman Sachs
GRO Capital
TV 2 Danmark
DLG Group
SDC
Soundboks
JustEat
NETS
Enreach
Veo Technologies ApS
Danske Shoppingcentre
Axcel Management A/S
Trapeze Group
Analog Devices
Karnov Group AB
Pamplona Equity Partners, L.P.
Waterland Private Equity
Roima Intelligence/Intera Partners
ServiceNow, Inc.
Clerk.io
SweetMedia
CGI
Framework Digital
Fadata
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised listed legal information service provider Karnov Group AB in connection with a cross-border agreement to acquire the legal & regulatory information-based businesses of Thomson Reuters in Spain and Wolters Kluwer in Spain and France in a carve-out transaction for a cash consideration of EUR 160 million.
- Assisted Danish based tech company Veo Technologies with strategic advice on IT related matters and drafted their standard use and subscription-based terms and partnering agreements.
- Provide ongoing advice to Clerk.io, an innovative Danish technology company, which provides one of the best rated e-commerce platforms in the world.