About

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

  • Poul Schmith advised Metroselskabet on the public tender for the operation and maintenance of the Copenhagen Metro, including contractual, IT, procurement and infrastructure matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tom Holsøe
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Tom Holsøe
Head of Information Technology
2
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, outsourcing and has particular experience in cloud computing.

Tom is always a pleasure to work with, extremely knowledgeable and with a profound sense of pragmatism.

Anni Noes Westergaard
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Anni Noes Westergaard
U
Up and Coming

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

Anni goes above and beyond for clients. She also includes members of the team well, helps them thrive and builds a strong foundation for collaboration.

Anni is diligent, knowledgeable, assertive and commercially savvy.

Anni is one of the most skilled in her field. She delivers a high level of service with a pragmatic approach. She has a sublime overview and is able to devise simple solutions to complex situations.

Martin Sønnersgaard
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Martin Sønnersgaard
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Up and Coming

Martin Sønnersgaard is recognised for his expertise in data protection and the regulation of artificial intelligence, advising both public authorities and private‑sector clients on GDPR compliance and complex, large‑scale regulatory projects.

He is an exceptionally strong advisor.

Martin displays excellent insight into our needs as a customer and is also able to masterfully navigate the many aspects of GDPR, as well as the technical aspects of the subject matter.

Ranked Lawyers at
Poul Schmith

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Denmark

Data Protection

Martin Sønnersgaard
U
Martin Sønnersgaard
U
Up and Coming
Information Technology

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

Members

Provided by Poul Schmith

Anni Noes Westergaard

Milena Anguelova Krogsgaard

Thomas Dithmer

Tom Holsøe

Tom Holsøe

Head of Department