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Provided by Poul Schmith

  • Poul Schmith has one of Denmark’s largest TMT departments, offering extensive expertise in IT contracts and specialized knowledge of EU public procurement rules for IT contracts. The team also advises on media and telecom matters.
  • As a trusted advisor to both private companies managing critical infrastructure—such as insurance, telecom, and utilities—and the Danish government, regions, and municipalities, Poul Schmith plays a key role in national IT projects, including the establishment of a government cloud and the modernization of the tax system.
  • The firm also advises on major telecom cases, including outsourcing critical infrastructure platforms for key players in the energy and telecom sectors.
  • Poul Schmith is a leading advisor in cybersecurity, resilience and AI. The firm help companies and public authorities navigate AI regulations, data ethics, and compliance, ensuring legally sound AI solutions. The firms expertise includes managing cyber risks, security breaches, and regulatory compliance.
  • Notably, the firm assist Denmark’s largest private sector companies in energy, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing with IT contracts, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.
  • Poul Schmith's unique experience in handling and executing Denmark's most significant and complex IT cases directly benefits its clients, both public and private, and positions the firm as a leading law firm both nationally and internationally.


Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Denmark

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Poul Schmith remains a go-to law firm for public entities such as ministries and municipalities due to its longstanding experience. The team is well versed in handling tender procedures and procurements of IT services and licensing agreements. Clients further benefit from the law firm’s experience in the implementation of IT systems.

Work Highlights

Provided by Poul Schmith

  • Poul Schmith acted for the Danish Agency for Digitisation on the development of MitID.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tom Holsøe
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Tom Holsøe
Head of Information Technology
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Band 2
Tom Holsøe is particularly sought after by public bodies for his expertise in IT procurement mandates. He is knowledgeable in IT solutions, licence agreements and outsourcing, and has particular experience in cloud computing.

Tom is commercially aware and provides sound advice.

Tom Holsøe demonstrates a strong legal foundation and pragmatism.

Tom Holsøe has an excellent track record, is always to the point and is very dedicated.

Anni Noes Westergaard
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Anni Noes Westergaard
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Up and Coming

Anni Noes Westergaard assists with digital transformation, IT transition, outsourcing and procurement projects. She is also experienced in IT disputes.

Anni Noes Westergaard is consistent and thorough.

She offers great insights into the legal aspects.

Ranked Lawyers at
Poul Schmith

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Tom Holsøe
2
Tom Holsøe
Head of Information Technology
2
Band 2
Anni Noes Westergaard
U
Anni Noes Westergaard
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Anni Noes Westergaard

Milena Anguelova Krogsgaard

Thomas Dithmer

Tom Holsøe

Tom Holsøe

Head of Department