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DAHL Law Firm
HAMMERENSGADE 6, 3
1267 COPENHAGEN K
Denmark

Denmark > Information technology Tier 2

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.

Practice head(s):

Frederik Bruhn; Michael Rehling

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Michael Goeskjær has a unique gift for making complex legal issues more clear and comprehensible. He has an exceptional ability to communicate with both legal and business departments.’

‘The team at DAHL Law Firm are unique. Extremely qualified and professional.’

‘A careful team, with a honest wish to understand our case and thereafter advise us in the best way.’

‘The DAHL team is very professional, reliable, thorough, accessible and fast working.’

‘Mads Nygaard Madsen possesses great legal expertise within IT law.’

‘I have worked closely with the team at DAHL in many cases now, and they have never let me down. I know exactly what I get, and they are extremely good at prioritising the right cases.’

‘Tim Nielsen has an impressive understanding of the market.’

‘DAHL has for many years focused on building commercial and technical knowledge among the resources in this field, and therefore has in-depth knowledge of forms of delivery and other matters relevant to the provision of legal assistance to technology companies.​’

Key clients

DXC Technology

EG A/S

Volkswagen AG

NTT DATA A/S

Itm8

The Danish Cancer Society

Visma Acubiz A/S

Conscia A/S

Aarhus Municipality

Cepheo

Umbraco A/S

Itadel A/S

Improsec A/S

Mentor IT A/S

Miracle 42 A/S

Modl.ai ApS

Ghost Ship Holding ApS

Scandi Systems A/S

Logisnext Denmark A/S

Digitaliseringsforeningen Sjælland (DIGIT)

Tata Consultancy Services

Work highlights

  • Advises Volkswagen AG with regard to a number of general sales conditions and related documents for a wide range of VW digital products/services accessible from inside and outside the cars.
  • Advises Visma Acubiz regarding drafting of data processing terms and conditions.
  • Advises Søstrene Grenes Import A/S in connection with process of acquiring a new ERP solution.

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

DAHL Law Firm‘s M&A practice group advises clients on a broad range of services including due diligence, preparation and drafting of legal documents, financing packages, cross-border transactions and merger and FDI filings, among others. Practice head Mads Rossen Jakobsen advises a large roster of Danish and international clients including strategic and private equity funds on M&A transactions across various sectors, chiefly the technology sector. Kim Ricken Jørgensen acts for Danish and international industrial and financial clients on M&A, corporate law, restructurings and commercial contracts.

Practice head(s):

Mads Rossen Jakobsen

Other key lawyers:

Henning von Lillienskjold; Kim Ricken Jørgensen; Morten Lund Gladbjerg

Testimonials

‘DAHL Law’s M&A team, under the expert guidance of partner Henning von Lillienskjold, distinctly shines with its unparalleled commitment and hands-on approach. Their adaptability to varied markets, coupled with their rich legal acumen, makes them a top choice for cross-border M&A activities.’

‘Mads Rossen Jakobsen was always effective and delivering. I love the feeling he never lost the control of process.’

‘Professional and at the same time pragmatic.’

Key clients

EG A/S

SP Group A/S

ITM8 Holding A/S

Sjørring Maskinfabrik A/S

Rauff Group A/S

Work highlights

  • Assisted investor, Scope Capitol Advisory AB, on its investment, through a consortium with Metric Capital Partners LLB, in Maileg ApS.
  • Assisted the owner of R2PTracking ApS with the sale of R2PTracking ApS to the Nordic Investment fund, Alder.
  • Advised WBR ApS on the sale of Perfion A/S.

Denmark > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

The ‘highly competent’ team at DAHL Law Firm represents large corporations, government agencies and SMEs, and provides specialist advice across all aspects of data privacy and protection law. Team leader Tim Nielsen advises on complex privacy and security situations, including the use and re-use of research data, international data transfers, and IT security and crime matters. Frederik Bruhn leads the wider department, and Mads Nygaard Madsen advises clients on the implementation of compliance programs, drafting of data processing agreements and handling of data breaches.

Practice head(s):

Frederik Bruhn; Tim Nielsen

Other key lawyers:

Mads Nygaard Madsen; Frans Skovholm

Testimonials

‘Strong dedication in tasks and a good solution-oriented approach to tasks and issues. In addition, as a customer, you feel prioritised and understood.’

‘Strong professional competencies and good at guiding and challenging our decisions so that we find the best solution together. Can both listen and talk, and then I also appreciate that there is a personal relationship.’

‘The legal team at DALH Law Firm is highly competent when it comes to matters of regulation regarding data privacy and data protection. The firm is strong in conveying complex cases and legal matters in a way that can be understood without having to be a legal expert yourself.’

‘Tim Nielsen sees solutions in situations and cases where there seems to be no solution.’

Key clients

DXC Technology

EG A/S

Fødevareforbundet NNF

The Danish Cancer Society

Umbraco A/S

Dantherm Group A/S

Visma Acubiz A/S

ISTA Denmark A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised the Danish Cancer Society as an external DPO.
  • Adviseing Visma Acubiz A/S regarding the drafting of data processing terms and conditions.
  • Advising ISTA Denmark A/S on a daily basis with GDPR-related questions.

Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 3

DAHL Law Firm‘s robust dispute resolution practice group focuses on commercial mandates, with a strong track record in post-M&A disputes and insurance-related litigation and arbitration. Claes Wildfang leads the team and is an important name to note for cross-border IP disputes. Peter Henrik Würtz specialises in insurance and tort law, while Niels Wulff is extremely experienced in contentious matters in the construction industry.

Practice head(s):

Claes Wildfang

Other key lawyers:

Peter Henrik Würtz; Kristian Skovsgaard; Hans Erik Steffensen; Niels Wulff

Testimonials

‘Always present for you – skilled teams – really puts effort into knowing their customers and giving clients holistic advice.’

‘Extensive experience and network.’

‘Good service and easy access.’

‘Quick feedback and provides good solutions to the challenges or problems we may have.’

‘DAHL is a reputable law firm within construction law in Denmark with a large number of experienced and skilled partners such as Niels Wulff, Hans Erik Steffensen and Kristian Skovsgaard. DAHL is thus able to put together a strong team to handle large cases within the construction industry.’

‘I would especially like to mention the partners Niels Wulff and Hans Erik Steffensen, who have a high professional level and great experience in advising on contracts and problems within the construction industry.’

Key clients

JHI Invest ApS

DI Teknik

Pantaenius

Viggo Bendz A/S

Wennstrom Solutions & Services A/S

Northern Greens A/S

Rop A/S

Powercare A/S

Give Steel A/S

Codan Forsikring A/S

SimpleDK ApS

Daniatech

Dublix Techonolgies ApS

Taasinge Elementer A/S

Work highlights

  • Advising on a complex arbitration case related to an M&A transaction with multiple complex issues.
  • Acting in multiple disputes relating to title to machine parts and damages in relation to alleged IP infringement.

Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3

DAHL Law Firm has demonstrable experience in bankruptcies, including cases of a disqualification order, cases of avoidance and cases of board liability, as well as debt collection, forced sales, reconstruction and eviction mandates. Birgitte Jørgensen heads the practice and frequently acts as trustee of estates in bankruptcies and as a liquidator in cases of compulsory dissolutions of companies.

Practice head(s):

Birgitte Jørgensen

Testimonials

‘Nice, pleasant and skilled practitioners.’

‘Trustworthy and good to work with.’

‘Immediate responses and focus, fair costs, and close collaboration.’

Work highlights

  • Appointed restructuring officer by the Bankruptcy Court in a software company and managed to sell off the different software solutions including employees to separate buyers during a 14-day intensive sales process using the new Fast-Track rules in the Danish Bankruptcy Act.
  • Appointed administrator by the Bankruptcy Court in a company that owned 14 rental properties.
  • Appointed insolvency administrator. The insolvency administrator has conducted thorough investigations of Nordsøbyg A/S’ finances, which have led to several lawsuits, including a lawsuit regarding reversal of a transaction of the companies’ assets within the group companies, as well as a lawsuit regarding management liability against the former management and Board of Directors.

Denmark > Media and entertainment Tier 3

DAHL Law Firm leverages its deep industry knowledge and regularly advises on issues such as the exploitation of copyright and commercial rights, image rights and personal rights, sports and sponsorship, football law and other sports-related issues and gambling law. Frederik Bruhn leads the team with ‘unique experience’ in IP mandates and similar commercial rights within sports and entertainment law. Robert Jønsson advises both Danish and international companies within the industries of media production and video games.

Practice head(s):

Frederik Bruhn

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They engage directly with the industry. Share some of the same passion that we have in the industry, and understand the concerns and backgrounds for many of the industry-specific issues related to law, risk, conflicts and contracts in gaming.’

‘Robert Jønsson meets everyone at eye-level, and provides relevant and focused sparring and advice. This builds trust and long-term collaboration.’

‘I have worked closely with the team at DAHL in many cases now, and they have never let me down. I know exactly what I get, and they are extremely good at prioritising the right cases.’

‘Robert Jønsson is not only an exceptionally good lawyer, he also cares deeply for the people in the Danish gaming industry. Robert has positioned himself as THE gaming lawyer in Denmark.’

‘DAHL Law Firm are experts within sports and entertainment; they have built up experience from the world of football and have implemented all that knowledge to the world of e-sports – an all new fast moving industry. They are detail-oriented on the highest level, and you know that every possible risk is addressed or circumvented when they provide their services.’

‘Frederik Bruhn stands out due to his unique experience from the world of sports and entertainment. He always has constructive ideas and seeks to create value for us as a client on a level where it feels like he is part of our in-house team.’

‘Exceptional service. Always ready to advise and assist.’

‘Very helpful, super service. We can reach out in any way needed and there is no or a very short waiting time.’

Key clients

OG Esports A/S

People in Sport A/S

Lyngby Boldklub A/S

FC Midtjylland A/S

Ghost Ship Games ApS

Triband ApS

Bright Star Studios ApS

Viborg F.F. Prof. Fodbold A/S

Melvin Kakooza

Epoman A/S

Logic Artists ApS

Triple Topping ApS

The Soap Factory ApS

Game Swing (Reign Bros ApS, Stikbold ApS, LevelUp Garage ApS)

TMRW Denmark ApS

Modl.ai ApS

Vokabulantis ApS

Fair Games ApS

BetaDwarf ApS

Onenexus

Work highlights

  • Establishing The Soap Factory ApS and acting as lead legal for the international TV series of the company – a cooperation between award-winning Norwegian scriptwriter, Julie Andem, and Danish media expert and TV/film producer, Keld Reinicke.
  • Advising OG Esports in relation to various fan engagement and partnership agreements, including with Socios (creation and distribution of fan tokens).

Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 4

DAHL Law Firm's team is led by Claes Wildfang who has strong skills in IP litigation and arbitration and Søren Wolder, who has extensive experience with regards to both prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights. The team advises clients within textiles and fashion, interior and design, IT, music, entertainment and sports, gaming, media and news, sourcing and trading, food, and industrial manufactures. In May 2023, Robert Jønsson was promoted to equity partner.

Practice head(s):

Claes Wildfang; Søren Wolder

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Extensive knowledge. They understand how to combine legal aspects with practical solutions.’

‘Very approachable in a professional way.’

‘The firm is large enough to have the full range of services available in-house; and the firm is small enough to still give you attention on smaller matters.’

‘Robert Jønsson is very qualified to deal with IP-related tasks in the computer gaming industry. He has experience with several Danish game companies but also knows the industry organisations, non-profits, and political landscape related to dealing with IP. The experience is coupled with his passion for the industry, and this is really important when working with passion-driven industry leaders in a creative industry.’

Key clients

Northern Greens A/S

Ventus-Danmark ApS

DK Company A/S

Dissing A/S

OG E-sport A/S

Sam Partner A/S

People in Sport A/S

Brands4Kids A/S

KMC Kartoffelmelcentralen a.m.b.a.

itm8 Holding A/S

JBS Textile Group A/S

Society of Lifestyle A/S

Give Steel A/S

J. P. Group A/S

Dublix A/S

Daniatech ApS

Nordic Wood Industries

Work highlights

  • Advised a client within processing technology in a DKK 7.5 mill case complex with preservation of evidence and injunction against competitor
  • Represents the Industrial engineering company Dublix A/S in cases on preservation of evidence and product infringement before the Danish Maritime and Commercial Court.
  • Represents the e-sport team OG in prosecution of trademarks and in infringement cases, including online brand protection.

Denmark > Real estate and construction

DAHL Law Firm covers the full range of real estate and construction law, and is particularly adept at advising domestic and international clients on the commercial leasing of real estate and acting in real estate disputes, among others. Practice head Poul Jensen‘s practice emphasises property transfers of all kinds and he routinely dispenses specialist advice related to the purchase and sale of real estate, project developments, cooperative housing, tenancy law and agriculture and forestry mandates.

Practice head(s):

Poul Jensen

Other key lawyers:

Torsten Viborg Pedersen

Testimonials

‘Extensive experience and network.’

‘DAHL is a reputable law firm within construction law in Denmark with a large number of experienced and skilled partners. DAHL is thus able to put together a strong team to handle large cases within the construction industry.’

Key clients

AP Pension

CRH Concrete A/S

IBF A/S

AP Ejendomme

Carlsberg Byen

Clever A/S

Din Forsyning A/S

Taasinge Elementer A/S

Work highlights

  • Representing Taasinge Elementer A/S in an arbitration case against Jönsson A/S.

DAHL is a full-service law firm with more than 150 years of experience in giving advice to Danish and international clients. At DAHL, we are known for our ability to provide superb, uncompromising, and action-oriented legal advice.

We have a strong team of lawyers with extensive experience in both domestic and international legal matters. They work hard and focus on providing first class legal advice to clients of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to large corporations and government agencies.

Our mission is to help ambitious companies achieve top performances and to elevate these through exceptional legal and business-oriented advice, value-creating relationships and last but not least superb results. We build robust and long-term relationships with company owners, boards of directors and top management. We assist ambitious companies that value us taking part in their agenda and that we do our utmost to help them. We are known for our strong focus on collaboration – across geographical, professional, and business boundaries. Our legal advice is always delivered with the unique combination of professional breadth and great expertise.

We cooperate closely with leading law firms in other jurisdictions ensuring that our transactions are always handled in the most professional way.

Practice areas and method: Our lawyers provide the knowledge and problem solving needed by the Danish business community, the public sector and international companies – at all times. DAHL is known as a knowledge powerhouse especially within corporate and M&A, IT and tech, dispute resolution and intellectual property.

Many of our specialists are among Denmark’s leading experts within their respective fields. We combine our legal knowledge with commercial and technological insights. When dealing with large and complex problems, our lawyers cooperate across legal areas and contribute with their own specialist expertise.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Albert Kusk aku@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 92 18
Head of Tech, Entertainment & Data Frederik Bruhn fbr@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 98 11
Head of M&A Mads Rossen Jakobsen mrj@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 95 53
Head of Dispute Resolution & IPR Claes Wildfang cwi@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 93 01
Head of Corporate, Compliance & Board Søren Ole Nielsen son@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 98 10
Head of Tax & Private Client Bent Ramskov bra@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 92 57
Head of Real Estate & Construction Poul Jensen pje@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 89 27
Head of Insolvency & Restructuring Birgitte Jørgensen bij@dahllaw.dk +45 88 91 94 45
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International Lawyers' Network (ILN)

An increase in international business activities and cross-border transactions have created a larger demand for international legal services. At DAHL Law Firm, we see ourselves as a strong team player in international business activities.

For several years, we have worked resolutely in strengthening our competencies within international consulting, both through our strong relationships and through experience and know-how. In order to provide holistic advice to our clients, we have chosen to invest time and effort in being part of international networks. We do this to be able to continuously help our clients reach the most talented lawyers outside of Denmark.

Notably, we play an active role in the large international legal network, The International Lawyers Network (ILN). This network accounts for more than 90 independent full-service law firms worldwide. Through ILN, we cooperate with more than 5,000 competent lawyers in 66 countries, spread across six continents. Hereby, we have access to knowledge and resources that enable us to assist our clients with business activities outside the Danish borders.