Telecoms in Denmark

Kromann Reumert

Kromann Reumert’s telecoms department is highly regarded for its expertise in regulatory matters, contracts, outsourcing, transactions, and critical infrastructure projects. The team frequently acts as lead counsel on technology-driven infrastructure projects within the telecoms sector, offering a comprehensive and focused approach to complex matters. The team is led by Torben Waage, a seasoned telecoms expert with deep industry insight, advising on contracts, licensing, business relationships, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution. Søren Skibsted, head of the firm’s information technology, defence, and outsourcing groups, has recently advised on some of Denmark’s largest telecoms projects. Kristian Storgaard specialises in telecoms, technology, privacy, and IP law, with extensive experience drafting and negotiating telecoms and IT procurement contracts.

Praxisleiter:

Torben Waage


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Søren Skibsted; Kristian Storgaard


Referenzen

‘Knowledgeable team.’

‘The team has an in-depth knowledge of the industry; nationally as well as internationally.’

‘They are highly accessible and provide valuable advice in a complex industry.’

Kernmandanten

Cibicom


Telenor


Verizon


Stofa/Norlys


StackAltibox


AT&T


Link Mobility


4T


Cisco


Cellnex Telecom


Fiberby


SpaceX


Starlink


TDC Net


Nuuday


Comcast


Onomondo


Alka Mobil


Lebara


Zoom


Masergy


EchoStar


Intec


Denso


Adversus


Horizon Telecom


IPC Network Service


Pure IP


Hyatt


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Norlys in connection with its expansion of the company’s footprint through acquisitions e.g. Norlys’ acquisition of the entire fibre business of Ewii for DKK2.85bn.
  • Assists OpenNet with legal advice in relation to the internationalisation of the business and entering new markets.

Plesner

Plesner is a market leader in telecoms work in Denmark, frequently selected for large and complex telecoms projects. The firm represents some of the country’s largest telecom providers and is highly regarded for its expertise in the regulatory and transactional aspects of telecoms. The team is also engaged in substantial outsourcing arrangements and transactions within the sector. Co-head Niels Chr. Ellegaard, a long-standing advisor in the telecoms sector, is a market leader in complex regulatory matters. Co-head Michael Hur Bertelsen, leveraging his M&A background, excels in managing large-scale telecoms projects and advising prominent telecoms companies. The team’s in-depth regulatory knowledge and vast experience make it a go-to for high-stakes telecoms cases and transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Niels Chr. Ellegaard; Michael Hur Bertelsen


Referenzen

‘A really good understanding of our company, the industry, the market and challenges to be solved.’

‘Very competent, available, pleasant to work with, good stakeholder management skills and proactive.’

Kernmandanten

TDC Net


Nuuday


Telenor Denmark


Fibia


Deutsche Telekom


GlobalConnect


TT-Netværket


Ford


Danske Bilimportører


AT&T


Audi AG


Stonepeak


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted TDC NET A/S with an upgrade of its core mobile infrastructure.
  • Assisted Audi AG in interpreting Danish regulations regarding the use of SIM cards in cars.
  • Assisted Stonepeak in its acquisition of a 49% interest in Cellnex Sweden and Cellnex Denmark for €730m.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab’s IT and outsourcing department is highly active in telecom-related tenders and managed service contracts. The team advises national and international telecom system suppliers and operators on a broad spectrum of telecom issues, including contract drafting, negotiation, tenders, and regulatory matters. Leveraging its prominent M&A practice, the team often plays a key role in major telecoms transactions. The department is led by René Thornfeldt, one of Denmark’s most experienced telecom project advisors. Peter Brask Tind, with over 14 years of expertise, focuses on IT, technology, and telecom matters, advising on the sale and purchase of IT and technology-based businesses and negotiating complex transitional service agreements.

Praxisleiter:

René Thornfeldt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Brask Tind


Referenzen

‘Top-tier law firm, very commercially minded and we appreciate their flexibility to be available even to respond to urgencies around the clock.’

‘René Thornfeldt is an exceptional dealmaker and can drive projects forward. He never hesitates to voice his opinion which is usually very valuable.’

Kernmandanten

Norlys a.m.b.a.


Tagger Nordic ApS


8×8 UK Limited


Alcatel-Lucent/Alcatel Submarine Networks Denmark ApS


Ericsson


Soracom DK ApS


Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark A/S


Vonage


Megaport (Ireland) Limited


VoCoVo


Mono Solutions ApS


Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S


ConnectedYou Europe ApS


EWII Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised EWII, which sold its fibre network business to the energy and telecommunications group, Norlys.
  • Advised Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S in relation to re-outsourcing of telecom services.
  • Advised 8×8 UK Limited on Danish regulatory requirements in relation to providing telecoms and other communication services in Denmark and is currently acting as contact person for the Danish National Police in relation to the communication services provider.

Bech-Bruun

Bech-Bruun’s full-service telecoms team is renowned for providing nuanced regulatory and legislative advice to an international client base. The team has extensive experience across the telecoms sector, including physical fibre infrastructure, dark fibre, and telecom-related M&A transactions, and benefits from its strong links to the firm’s leading IT and data protection practices. Led by Niels M. Andersen, a highly experienced practitioner, the team advises Danish and international enterprises on key areas such as procurement, outsourcing, license agreements, and due diligence. Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard complements the practice with his deep expertise in telecoms, adeptly navigating the increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Praxisleiter:

Niels M. Andersen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard


Referenzen

‘High service level and very good communication practice.’

‘Always possible to get help from them, good level of information and services.’

Kernmandanten

Accenture


Samsung


Microsoft


Energinet


Motion Picture Licensing Company


Jyske Bank


Nordic Entertainment Group AB


Porsche


Odsherred Efterskole (Odsherred Education Centre)


Mubadala Investment Company PJSC


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting Samsung on an ongoing basis, providing legal advice on all aspects within the complex product and platform-related regulation.
  • Represented Odsherred Efterskole (Odsherred Education Centre) in a court case against XDC regarding the termination of service and leasing agreements on network services and equipment in the education centre.
  • Advised Motion Picture Licensing Company on the consequences of the new Danish Copyright Act in relation to collective licensing, fees on retransmission of copyrighted material and the borderline between collective licensing and exclusive rights of rightsholders.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab’s telecoms team is highly regarded for its extensive experience advising new technology and communications service providers on international regulatory matters. The team is consistently engaged as key advisors on transactions shaping the communications marketplace and acts for several household telecom clients, leveraging its strong international reach. Co-head Julie Bak-Larsen specialises in telecoms with expertise in commercial, regulatory, and litigious matters, particularly in telecom security. Co-head Jan Ussing Andersen brings a focus on telecoms from his work in technology and outsourcing, excelling in commercial contracts within the sector. Anna Hjortlund has developed a deep understanding of telecom regulatory matters, becoming a key specialist in the Danish market for NIS2 compliance and security.

Praxisleiter:

Julie Bak-Larsen; Jan Ussing Andersen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anna Hjortlund


Referenzen

‘There is a broad telecom knowledge in the team and they are particularly good at seeing the business perspective for us as clients rather than just being very focused on legal details.’

‘They are good at pulling in the right resources when needed. We have primarily worked with Julie Bak-Larsen, who has a fantastic ability to see the coherence of the agreements where we have used the company. She is really good at advising us on where in the contracts there is no room for negotiation and where we have the opportunity to meet the other party’s wishes. She knows how to maintain a really constructive and friendly tone through even difficult negotiations and this has meant for us that we have almost always reached the goal with an agreement that all parties have been extremely satisfied with.’

Kernmandanten

TDCNet


Tusass


Tata Communications Inc.


Capgemini


Cisco


Zoom


Twilio


Google


Motorola


Thy Mors Fibernet


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising TDC NET on its mobile network outsourcing, with Ericsson supporting TDC NET net zero targets.
  • Advising Tusass on the satellite and transmission agreement with the US airbase in Greenland, Pittufik.
  • Advising Google on Danish security regulation, including NIS2, as part of a global project.

CO:PLAY LAW

CO:PLAY LAW’s telecoms team is highly experienced and closely connected to its information technology practice, offering deep technical and commercial knowledge of telecommunications networks. The team is particularly noted for its ability to negotiate complex subjects and deliver tailored solutions. Co-head Mandeep Singh Rathour brings over 20 years of expertise in IT and telecoms, specialising in complex contracts and outsourcing. Michael Brandt, co-head, has advised leading telecom companies in Denmark for over 25 years.

Praxisleiter:

Mandeep Singh Rathour; Michael Brandt


Referenzen

‘The team has a strong knowledge and a fantastic ability to familiarise themselves with the technical aspects and complexities of the various areas within telecoms. The team is further strong inside various disciplines used for funding applications, security, and presentations to high-level stakeholders.’

‘The individual people in the team are very cooperative and their interaction results in a good and efficient process, where they also challenge traditional thinking. The partners have a fantastic ability to put the team together and ensure motivation.’

 

Kernmandanten

Tusass


Faroese Telecom


BornFiber


Fuzion A/S


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Tusass on its CEF-2 application of EU funding for executing the second phase of establishing a redundant Submarine Cable System on the Greenlandic West Coast, and advising Tusass on the same for the third phase.
  • Advised Bornfiber in regards to its contractual relationship with Waoo.