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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.