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The intellectual property and technology practice at DLA Piper Denmark has extensive experience in IT and data protection law, with a specific focus on technology-related contracts for outsourcing, IT systems, AI projects, and ensuring compliance with GPP standards. The practice leader and the ‘true expert’ Marlene Winther Plas is well-versed in all aspects of technology-related law and data protection compliance projects, providing assistance to clients regarding compliance with data protection rules, data breaches, cyber security, and NIS2. The ’very competent’ Martin Hjørlund Nielsen focuses on GDPR compliance, from large GDPR preparation projects to advice on day-to-day matters.

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  • ‘The team delivers state of the art legal advise on GDPR legal matters compared to other tier one law firms we have worked with. Expect a "can do" attitude, precise communication and delivery on time.’

  • ‘Marlene Winther Plas is a true expert. Besides top legal skills on GDPR law, Marlene has an ability to understand unique and complex sectors and businesses.'

  • 'Martin Hjørlund Nielsen is very competent on GDPR law. Martin has a good understanding of different industries and makes a great effort to understand and deliver exactly what the client needs.'

  • 'When we ask for advice, the DLA Piper Denmark uses capabilities within both law and business/political stakeholder understanding which is very useful for us as a client - that means we can work with the DLAP both on describing problems or solutions and negotiating or implementing solutions.'

  • 'They understand our business and setting.'

Key clients

  • Landsbyggefonden (the Danish National Housing Fund)
  • FlexDanmark
  • The City of Copenhagen
  • Andel Energi A/S
  • Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
  • NIO
  • Aarhus Havn (The Harbour of Aarhus)
  • Jeudan A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Landsbyggefonden on a complex tender process for a digital case and document management system (ESDH system) and master data system.
  • Advised FlexDanmark on negotiations with Netcompany concerning the termination of the development of a crucial IT system.
  • Advised the City of Copenhagen on the procurement of an IT system for managing citizen housing in Copenhagen and its suburbs.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marlene Winther Plas

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Martin Hjørlund Nielsen