Gorrissen Federspiel’s digital business practice is praised by clients for its ‘incredible knowledge and experience within IT and outsourcing transactions,’ covering areas such as contract and management negotiations, pre-litigation and dispute resolution, as well as digital transformation and regulatory work. The practice is jointly led by Ole Horsfeldt, described as ’the leading force,’ who specialises in complex technology transaction, including IT development, system acquisition, and digital transformation; and Tue Goldschmieding, who is an experienced advisor in implementing GDPR compliance projects, including data mapping, gap analysis, establishment of policy framework, executing necessary IT security and compliance measures. Christian Aaby Köhler is a key name for handling outsourcing deals, cloud agreements, and EBA, DORA, and NIS2 compliance projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team always delivers high quality service which does not only cater for the legal risks but also the commercial aspects of the contracts at hand.'

  • ‘Gorrissen and the team led by Ole Horsfelt and Tue Goldschmieding has long been among the leading law practices in Denmark on IT contracting and outsourcing, setting some of the standards broadly used in IT contracts. The team is now adapting to the rapidly evolving tech law landscape - both from a technological and a regulatory landscape. The team provides proactive and pragmatic advise in all areas of tech law.’

  • 'Tue Goldschmieding as our key contact - always a pleasure to work with. A very pragmatic lawyer who is not afraid to give business-savvy advice and who does not hide behind long disclaimers.'

  • 'The team has incredible knowledge and experience with IT and outsourcing transactions. In addition, they have excellent project management and stakeholder management skills to manage transactions in a highly efficient manner.'

  • 'The individuals are highly specialised and knowledgeable about IT and outsourcing transactions in a way that teams from other firms are not. They have exceptional knowledge of all parts of the industry, as well as industry specific expertise and are the go to to lawyers for any and all questions and support.'

  • 'It was great pleasure working with the lawyers from GF. I am surprised by the quality of the work they delivered to the project, and especially amazed about the customer-centric approach.'

  • 'Market-leading digital business team, and particularly outstanding for their practice regarding outsourcing and global technology contracts. Their knowledge and competences goes beyond other Danish practices as they keep updated on European and international developments.'

  • 'Ole Horsfeldt is the leading force when it comes to outsourcing and global scale technology contracts. In recent years, his team has diligently included advice on all the new EU regulations relevant to this field and it is the place to look for how to implement the EU requirements in these global contracts.'

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Practice head

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Ole Horsfeldt, Tue Goldschmieding

Other key lawyers

Christian Aaby Köhler