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Alexander Stolze Herzog

General counsel | AJ Vaccines

Healthcare

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Alice Grünfeld

Legal director | BEC Financial Technologies

Information technology

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Allan Gabriel Zandberg

Group general counsel | KK Wind Solutions

Energy and utilities

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Anders Kjærsgaard Dybro

Senior vice president and group general counsel | GN Store Nord

Consumer products

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Anders Pilgaard Andersen

SVP, general counsel and ESG | Adform

Information technology

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Anders Skouenborg

Legal counsel | Polaris Private Equity

Financials

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Anders Stahlschmidt

General counsel | Danfoss

Industrials and real estate

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Anders Zoëga Hansen

General counsel | Ørsted

Energy and utilities

Andreas Holmstroem Soerensen

Head of legal | PFA

Financials

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Andreas Ilum

General counsel | GRUNDFOS Holding

Industrials and real estate

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Andreas Janholt

Group general counsel | Saxo Bank

Financials

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Ane Holland Sørensen

Nordic head of legal | AIG

Financials

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Anette Terndrup

Executive vice president, group legal, strategy and M&A | FLSmidth

Industrials and real estate

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Anne Christina Skjønnemand

General counsel | Topdanmark

Financials

Anne Kaas Hammer

Head of legal, Copenhagen and Oslo | Euronext Securities

Financials

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Anne Kaptain

Chief legal and HR officer | BMS Heavy Cranes

Industrials and real estate

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Anne Sophie Friis

Chief legal officer | Schouw & Co.

Financials

Anne-Sophie Ravnholt Frandsen

Group general counsel | FOSS

Consumer products

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Barbara Fiorini Due

General counsel | Novo Nordisk Holding

Financials

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Bettina Drejer Clausen

Vice president legal | Tryg

Insurance

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Birgitte Stephensen

Executive vice president and chief legal officer | Genmab

Healthcare

Birgitte Poulsen

General counsel | RelyOn Nutec

Commercial and professional services

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Bjørn Raasteen

Group general counsel | ISS

Commercial and professional services

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Carina Bansholt Oxfeldt

Group general counsel | e-Boks

Information technology

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Caroline Pontoppidan

General counsel and head of corporate affairs | A.P. Møller – Mærsk

Transport and infrastructure

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Casper Munch

Deputy general counsel, head of legal, VP | A.P. Møller – Mærsk

Transport and infrastructure

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Casper Pasgaard Dybdal

General counsel | Bunker Holding

Energy and utilities

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Cathrine Bech Aagaard

Head of legal, Denmark | Hitachi Energy

Energy and utilities

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Catja Baltser

General counsel | Oterra

Food

Charlotte Fredborg Ørtoft

Head of legal | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)

Financials

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Christian Riise-Knudsen

General counsel and head of legal, private markets | PensionDanmark

Insurance

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Christina Rønne Jensen

Director legal | WS Audiology

Healthcare

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Christine Bruhn Tuxen

Group general counsel, global legal, risk and compliance | LEO Pharma

Healthcare

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Christoffer K. Danielsen

General counsel | BeGreen

Energy and utilities

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Dorte Rolff

Group general counsel | J. Lauritzen

Commercial and professional services

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Dorthe Rosenkilde Saunders

Group general counsel, vice president, legal, compliance and risk management | Milestone Systems

Information technology

Eva Møland Tørsleff

Chief legal officer | Heimstaden

Industrials and real estate

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Flemming Kvorning

General counsel | Securitas Denmark

Comercial and professional services

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Frederik Boesgaard

Chief legal counsel, Denmark and counsel for Europe region projects | G4S Security Services

Commercial and professional services

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Fredrik Olsson

General counsel | Maersk Supply Service

Transport and infrastructure

Hans-Henrik Queseth

General counsel, Northern Europe | Atos

Information technology

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Hea Vinskov

Group general counsel, senior vice president, group legal, IP and business ethics | Coloplast

Healthcare

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Heidi Winkler

Global general counsel | Bang & Olufsen

Consumer products

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Heike Milling Thyssen

General counsel | DSB

Transport and infrastructure

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Henrik Bolgan Thomsen

Vice president, group legal | Ascendis Pharma

Healthcare

Henrik Høyer

Legal lead, Northern Europe Region | Wipro Technologies & Designit

Information technology

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Jacob Ulrik

General counsel | Svitzer

Transport and infrastructure

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Jakob Aurelius

General counsel | Podimo

Information technology

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Jakob Røddik Thøgersen

Group general counsel | Salling Group

Consumer products

Janus Hillerup

Group general counsel | Urban Partners

Commercial and professional services

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Jesper Green Schou

Group general counsel | VKR Holding

Industrials and real estate

Jesper Pape Larsen

Vice president, head of legal and compliance | Danske Commodities

Financials

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Johan Lønberg

Group general counsel | Nordic Bioscience

Healthcare

Jonas Hedegaard Ydemann

Head of legal, Northern Europe | Specsavers

Consumer products

Joris Andersen

Head of legal, international and data privacy | Arla Foods

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Josephine Uhrbrand

Legal counsel, attorney-at-law | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Financials

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Julie Mühldorff Sigurd

General counsel, senior vice president | Nuuday

Telecommunication services

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Julie Ramhøj Meisner

Group general consel, senior vice president | COWI

Industrials and real estate

Kasper Damgaard Øelund

Group general counsel | All Things Live Group

Sports and media

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Kathrine Pors Johnsen

Executive vice president and general counsel | Lars Larsen Group

Financials

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Katrine Lyngby

General counsel | Bestseller

Commercial and professional services

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Kenneth Hedegaard

Group general counsel | Nykredit

Financials

Kristian Øhrstrøm

Head of nordic legal and compliance | Konica Minolta

Consumer products

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Kristina Jæger

General counsel | Øresundsbro Konsortiet

Commercial and professional services

Kristoffer Mejborn

General counsel | Louis Poulsen

Consumer products

Lasse Lippert

General counsel | Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Consumer products

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Laura Juul Madsen

General counsel | Clever

Energy and utilities

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Laurits Anton Jørgensen

Group general counsel | STARK Group

Industrials and real estate

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Leon Schouw-Petersen

Legal counsel | Codan Forsikring

Insurance

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Lone Benjaminsen Sauer

General counsel | Capital Four

Financials

Louise Dahl Krath Jensen

Lawyer and deputy director | Danish Industry

Industrials and real estate

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Louise Koustrup Kristensen

Group general counsel | Ganni

Consumer products

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Louise Sofie Falch

Vice president, legal and regulatory | Hi3G Denmark (3)

Telecommunication services

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Louise Unmack

Vice president, global head of legal and IP | Pandora

Consumer products

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Mads Bang-Christensen

Vice president, legal and compliance | Energi Danmark

Energy and utilities

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Mads Juul Eegholm

Chief legal officer, vice president | Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring

Financials

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Maria Helbo Holck

Group general counsel | Edda Group

Commercial and professional services

Marie Louise Bank

General counsel, head of legal | EIFO

Information technology

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Martin Gøbel Kjellberg

Senior vice president, general counsel | JN Data

Information technology

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Martin Skovsted-Nielsen

Legal director | Jyske Bank

Financials

Martine Prince

Chief legal officer and head of CEO office | ATP Ejendomme

Industrials and real estate

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Mette Damgaard

Vice president, group general counsel | Kamstrup

Consumer products

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Mette Kuhlen Gullach

General counsel and chief human resources officer | Copenhagen Business School

Eduaction

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Mette Rosholm

Executive vice president, legal and procurement | DSB

Transport and infrastructure

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Mette Waltorp

General counsel, head of governance, risk and compliance | Dagrofa

Food

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Mia Letager Kjeldsen

Group chief legal and compliance officer | Unifeeder

Transport and infrastructure

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Michelle Gullander

Head of Legal, Nordics | GroupM

Sports and media

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Miguel Buxó

General counsel | Falck

Healthcare

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Mikkel Viltoft

General counsel | Novozymes

Healthcare

Nahale Ståhl Hallengren

General counsel | Nordea

Financials

Niels Skat Rørdam

General counsel | EY Denmark

Commercial and professional services

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Niels Thomas Heering

General counsel | Danske Bank

Financials

Nikolaj Kjøller

Legal director | Boligkontoret Danmark

Commercial and professional services

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Ole Færge

General counsel | DFDS

Transport and infrastructure

Ole Wendler Pedersen

Group general counsel and senior vice president | Lundbeck

Healthcare

Patrick Figiel-Kibsgaard

Group general counsel | DSV

Transport and infrastructure

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Patrick Plucnar

Group general counsel | Royal Unibrew

Food

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Pelle Munk-Poulsen

Chief legal officer and senior vice president | Novo Nordisk Foundation

Non - profit

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Pernille Kaervad Jacobsen

Chief legal adviser | DMI - Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut

Commercial and professional services

Peter Ring

Senior vice president, general counsel | Pandora

Consumer products

Peter Schøtt Knudsen

Senior vice president, general counsel | ECCO

Consumer products

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Peter Thorslund Kjær

Vice president, legal affairs | LEGO

Consumer products

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Poul Hartvig Nielsen

Director, legal | LEGO

Consumer products

Rasmus Kirkeby Salling

Head of commercial legal | Falck

Healthcare

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Rasmus Thingholm

Legal counsel | NCC Property Development

Industrials and real estate

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Ravinder Chahil

Senior vice president, general counsel and company secretary | Zealand Pharma

Healthcare

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Rikke Alsted Houlberg

Group general counsel | Gabriel

Consumer products

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Robin Philip

Group vice president, chief legal officer, head of M&A and compliance | DLG

Industrials and real estate

Signe Toft

General counsel | SYBO Games

Sports and media

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Simon Bjørnholt

Head of legal | European Energy

Energy and utilities

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Søren Hostrup

Chief legal officer, vice president | Xellia Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare

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Stine Brandenhof

Senior vice president and general counsel | Demant

Healthcare

Stine Grauballe Sheta

Head of legal and compliance | Daka Denmark

Industrials and real estate

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Svend Ulrik Riis

Head of legal and financial crime prevention | Lunar

Financials

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Tanja Bramwell Kobbernagel

Vice president, general counsel | Hempel

Materials and mining

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Thomas Junker Jensen

Group general counsel | Nordic Transport Group

Transport and infrastructure

Thomas G. Arendt

Group senior vice president, legal, risk and compliance | Vestas Wind Systems

Energy and utilities

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Thomas K. Ankersen

General counsel | Danske Erhvervsskoler

Education

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Tine Kosmider Boye

Group general counsel | Netcompany

Information technology

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Tobias Holger Hansen

Head of legal, Nordics and UK | Banking Circle

Financials

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Torben Dehlholm

Vice president, general counsel | Rockwool

Consumer products

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Troels Bronée Tinggård

Director, attorney at legal | DEAS Group

Industrials and real estate

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Ulrik Andersen

Group general counsel | Carlsberg

Food

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Vibeke Dittrich

General counsel | LM Wind Power

Energy and utilities

Yvonne Ivarsson

Head of legal, Nordics | Signify

Consumer products

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On behalf of The Legal 500, we are delighted to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the GC Powerlist: Denmark 2024. Following the success of last year’s Teams edition, this year, we shift our focus to celebrate the exceptional individuals who have elevated the in-house legal role to new heights. We proudly showcase the most dedicated corporate lawyers in the country, spotlighting their remarkable achievements over the past year.

This publication unveils the remarkable contributions made by an exclusive group of general counsel, legal heads, and other pivotal in-house legal figures, underscoring their expertise, leadership, and steadfast dedication to excellence. This latest edition exemplifies outstanding achievements by these select individuals as they adeptly navigate Denmark’s legal terrain, tackling challenges such as integrating legal tech innovations, navigating shifting political and economic dynamics, fostering diversity and inclusion, and as they play a pivotal role in advising closer to C-level management and influencing executive decisions within their respective companies and organisations.

You’ll discover in-depth profiles and exclusive interviews with the most influential and esteemed in-house lawyers spanning various industries in Denmark. Their demonstrated ability to navigate legal strategies, mitigate risks, and provide strategic guidance to their companies is prominently showcased. Their achievements not only inspire the legal community but also underscore the profound impact that in-house lawyers can have on their organisations’ business strategies and overall success.

The research and interviews done during the development of this publication bring to light several key findings, including the resilience and adaptability of legal departments during times of political and economical uncertainty in Europe, but also other more positive notes observations, such as the inevitable and crucial integration of technology – particularly artificial intelligence – into the daily responsibilities of every in-house lawyer. Yvonne Larson, Head of Legal at Signify, emphasises this shift, stating, “[a]s technology rapidly advances, especially in the area of artificial intelligence, the role of the in-house lawyer is again evolving.” Recognising the importance of this evolution, Mads Juul Eegholm, Chief Legal Officer and Vice President at Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring, underscores the necessity for proficiency in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to leverage innovative solutions for legal operations, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and strategic decision-making.”

Another notable reflection from this publication’s discoveries is the increasing significance of the role of in-house counsel within companies and organisations, as they assume greater proximity to C-level management and play pivotal roles in executive and business decision-making processes. As stated by Andreas Holmstroem Soerensen, Head of Legal at PFA Pension, “[w]e have for several years focused on stakeholder management and our strategic advice to directors and C-level […] and we are involved in strategic project initiated by our business counterparts, both product developments and customer initiatives, as well as digital infrastructure programs and supplier due diligence.” Another clear testimony of this is provided by Eva Møland Tørsleff, Chief Legal Officer at Heimstaden who further emphasises this trend, noting how her team has “fostered closer collaboration by being physically present and accessible, conducting education across all levels, and specifically equipping our C-level executives with the necessary legal insights.”

Within this edition, we comprehensively address numerous pertinent subjects and unique challenges, inviting you to explore The GC Powerlist: Denmark 2024 and uncover the remarkable narratives of these exceptional individuals. Through their experiences and perspectives, our aim is to provide a comprehensive depiction of the legal landscape in the country and highlight the invaluable contributions of in-house legal departments.

We extend our sincere gratitude and congratulations to all the featured in-house lawyers for their valuable contributions and for graciously sharing their journeys with us. It is with great pleasure that we present to you this distinguished list of Denmark’s most exceptional, diligent, and celebrated in-house lawyers.

 

Francisco Faria e Castro | Editorial lead | GC Powerlist Series

GC Powerlist Middle East 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, 30th October, The Legal 500 proudly hosted the launch event for the GC Powerlist Middle East 2024.

 

The event brought together a distinguished group of in-house counsel from across the Middle East, thanks to the support of our sponsors: Taylor Root, ALC, Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon, Lawyers On Demand, Meysan, Nami Associates, Omar Al Rasheed Law Firm, and Sharq Law Firm.

 

Sara Maggi, deputy editor for The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Series, opened the evening with a warm welcome. Following her, representatives from our sponsors shared their congratulations. Bapsy Dastur, general counsel and head of corporate risk, compliance and legal at VFS Global, offered valuable insights into the challenges currently facing general counsel in the region. Abdullah Najjar from Meysan also took the stage, celebrating the Powerlisters for their adeptness in navigating today’s complexities, highlighting the shift in their roles from traditional legal duties to broader business leadership.

 

The celebration continued as Abdulwhahab Sadeq, Partner at Meysan, invited attendees to receive their certificates on stage.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their support and partnership. Most importantly, congratulations to all featured in the 2024 edition; your recognition is a testament to your hard work and dedication. We look forward to 2025, aiming to showcase an even wider representation of the region’s top in-house lawyers.