Mr Thomas Munk Rasmussen > Bech-Bruun > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Bech-Bruun
Gdanskgade 18
2150 Nordhavn
Denmark

Work Department

IP and Technology

Position

Partner

Career

Thomas Munk Rasmussen specialises in data protection and intellectual property law.

Thomas Munk Rasmussen is one of Denmark’s leading data protection law and intellectual property law specialists, which is reflected in recognitions from several international law firm rating agencies.

Thomas provides advice on all aspects of data protection law, including the rules on processing of personal data in acts governing specific subject matter. He has worked with data protection law for more than 20 years (Danish as well as EU legislation), assisting both public and private organisations. He has handled numerous security violations involving personal data and accordingly he has profound experience with crisis management, communication and processing in respect of supervisory authorities.

Thomas has also worked with intellectual property law for more than 20 years with particular focus on marketing and consumer law. He has conducted a number of cases of general public importance before the courts and represented many private and public organisations in cases against the supervisory authorities.

Further, Thomas was responsible for the establishment and development of Bech-Bruun’s Data Protection Officer programme (DPO), completed by more than 250 DPOs since 2016. Furthermore, as an associate professor he has taught IT and data protection law at the University of Copenhagen where he has also been a tutor in property law.

Languages

The Scandinavian Languages, English

Memberships

Board of directors (member), Bech-Bruun

Education

Right of audience, The Danish High Court (2008)

LLM (2008)

Associate (2005)

Master of Laws (1999)

Lawyer Rankings

Denmark > Data privacy and data protection

Bech-Bruun is highly regarded for delivering pragmatic solutions to the complex challenges of data protection regulations. The firm works with a diverse client base, including public bodies, Danish businesses, and international corporations, offering comprehensive expertise in data privacy and protection. With a strong focus on legal tech and GDPR services, the firm also provides expert guidance in cybersecurity incident response management. The practice is led by Mikkel Friis Rossa, who advises prominent domestic and international clients on GDPR compliance, including contesting fines and implementing global data protection programmes. Thomas Munk Rasmussen heads the data protection transaction team, providing essential compliance input throughout all stages of M&A and property transactions. Egil Husum‘s advisory scope spans public authorities and private enterprises, offering invaluable guidance on diverse data protection issues. Emil Brockstedt Marburger excels in cyber incident handling and specialises in data protection for the pharma, biotech, medico and telecoms sectors.