Ms Marlene Winther Plas > DLA Piper Denmark > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile
DLA Piper Denmark Offices
Oslo Plads 2
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
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Ms Marlene Winther Plas
Work Department
Intellectual Property and Technology
Position
Marlene Winther Plas specialises in IT law and data protection and has more than 20 years’ experience.
Marlene is a certified IT attorney and is the data protection responsible person in DLA Piper Denmark as well as Head of IPT for all four Nordic DLA Piper offices. Finally, she is listed in Kraks Blå Bog, the Danish Who’s Who.
Marlene advises Danish as well as foreign businesses and public authorities. She assists clients especially regarding the negotiation and preparation of complex technology and data protection contracts, outsourcing projects, development projects, cybersecurity/NIS2, major technology transactions as well as within AI.
Furthermore, Marlene is a qualified mediator and is well known for her mediation in several high-profile IT and technology-related disputes. She is also a qualified arbitrator and deals with dispute resolution and litigation regarding complex technology contracts and technology-related law.
Moreover, Marlene has vast experience of data protection compliance projects and provides advice on data breaches and cybersecurity.
She also specialises in sports law and advises the association of Danish elite football clubs (Divisionsforeningen) and the Danish premier league clubs on various matters, including security, the enforcement of the common code of conduct at Danish football stadiums and the combating of hooliganism.
Since 2001, Marlene has been involved in political and professional activities within the legal sector. In 2008, she assisted in establishing the Association of Danish Law Firms and was its vice-chairperson up until 2016.
Career
Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2017
Partner, LETT (DLA Piper Denmark), 2012-2017
Partner, Lind Cadovius, 2003-2012
Attorney, Lind Cadovius, 1997-2003
Attorney, Kromann Reumert, 1996-1997
Assistant Attorney, Kromann Reumert, 1993-1996
Languages
Danish, English
Memberships
The Association of Danish IT Attorneys
The Danish Arbitration Association
The International Bar Association (IBA)
The Copenhagen Bar Association
Education
Lawyer Rankings
Denmark > Data privacy and data protection
DLA Piper Denmark
’s data protection team leverages the firm’s extensive international network to provide expert advice on a wide range of data privacy matters. Covering all sector requirements, the team is particularly noted for its specialist knowledge of biometrics regulation, AI, ChatGPT, and other language models. The practice is led by Marlene Winther Plas, a certified IT attorney specialising in technology-related law and data protection, with extensive experience in compliance projects, data breaches, and cybersecurity. Martin Hjørlund Nielsen strengthens the team with his focus on IT contracts, data protection, cybersecurity, and operational compliance.
Denmark > Information technology
(Leading partners)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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners Denmark > Information technology
- Data privacy and data protection Denmark
- Information technology Denmark