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Plesner

Information Technology

Europe Guide 2026 : Denmark


Plesner

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About

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At Plesner, we recognise the pivotal role technology plays in shaping industries. In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, technology is not merely a tool — it's essential to future success.

Our Technology and Outsourcing team provides tailored advice at every stage of the technology lifecycle — from planning and procurement to contract negotiation and implementation — ensuring that commercial, legal, and technical considerations are aligned. Our clients benefit from solid and well-considered IT contracts that not only manage risk and ensure compliance but also drive real business value.

We specialise in a broad range of services such as artificial intelligence, technology transactions and carve-outs, IT procurement and projects, tenders, disputes, negotiations, and regulatory requirements for outsourcing contracts.

One example of how we combine legal expertise with deep industry insight is our work in regulated sectors, where our experience is wide-ranging within financial and telecommunication services. In these industries, we support clients in meeting stringent outsourcing, technical or compliance requirements.

We focus on providing advice tailored to our clients' unique needs and commercial goals, enabling them to navigate the technology landscape with greater confidence.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Denmark

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Plesner's team is well-placed to handle large IT projects and often negotiates master service and strategic partnership agreements, as well as IT contracts. A further strength of the department lies in data protection, advising on GDPR and data processing. Clients additionally benefit from the law firm’s expertise in the telecommunications sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Plesner advised Netcompany on its acquisition of the Nordic banking IT provider SDC and on establishing an IT outsourcing framework for banking services.

Strengths

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  • Plesner possesses a good understanding of the local market and the global business. It has great legal minds and a practical way of delivering advice, tailor-made for our needs.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Plesner demonstrates a very high level of service and responsiveness.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Plesner has a team with broad knowledge in the area and can handle both theoretical advice and more practical solutions in real life.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Plesner has a great team that provides timely and relevant advice, coupled with a solid understanding of our business.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Plesner is very thorough and responsive.

    Information Technology respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightNiels Christian Ellegaard
    SpotlightNiels Christian Ellegaard

    Niels Christian Ellegaard

    Niels Christian Ellegaard offers in-depth expertise to high-profile clients in a plethora of topics, from IT contracts and outsourcing agreements to large IT projects. He also has experience in dispute resolution. A further strength of his lies in telecommunications law, advising on regulatory mandates and the installation of fibre connections.
  • Up and ComingMichael Hur Bertelsen
    Up and ComingMichael Hur Bertelsen

    Michael Hur Bertelsen

    Michael Hur Bertelsen assists with IT, technology and services contracts as well as strategic and partnership agreements. He also advises on transactions involving the takeover of outsourcing service providers and infrastructure.

    • Michael is very knowledgeable within the area and stands out for his background in M&A.

      Information Technology respondentEurope

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