Denmark 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Senior vice president and group general counsel | GN Store Nord
Senior vice president, general counsel and ESG | Adform
Vice President, Corporate Legal, IP & Business Ethics and Compliance | Ambu
Vice president, group general counsel | Royal Unibrew
Group general counsel, head of global legal, IPR and compliance | LEO Pharma
Group general counsel, vice president, legal, compliance and risk management | Milestones System
Chief legal counsel, Denmark and counsel for Europe region projects | G4S Security Services
Global general counsel, vice president, legal, brand protection and indirect procurement | Bang & Olufsen
Global general counsel | Scan Global Logistics
Legal lead, Northern Europe Region | Wipro Technologies & Designit
Vice president, head of legal and compliance | Danske Commodities
Chief legal officer, head of group legal | Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring
Senior vice president, group legal and compliance, general counsel | SimCorp
Chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs | ATP Ejendomme
Senior manager, development and legal | NCC Property Development
Director, group general counsel and board secretary | Faerch Group
General counsel and head of corporate affairs | A.P. Møller – Mærsk
Vice president, head of legal, deputy general counsel | A.P. Møller – Mærsk
General counsel and head of legal, private markets | PensionDanmark
Head of legal, group operations and compliance | Eurowind Energy
General counsel and chief human resources officer | Copenhagen Business School
General counsel, head of governance, risk and compliance | Dagrofa
Senior vice president, general counsel, legal, risk and compliance | Pandora
Head of legal data, IP and marketing | Grundfos
Group vice president, chief legal officer, head of M&A and compliance | DLG Group
On behalf of Legal 500, it is our pleasure to warmly welcome you to the GC Powerlist: Denmark 2025.
Following the success of last year, this year’s publication maintains its focus on the outstanding Individuals who continue to elevate the in-house legal profession across Denmark. We are proud to spotlight the most committed and accomplished corporate lawyers in the country, celebrating their remarkable achievements over the past year.
This edition honours an exclusive group of general counsel, heads of legal, and other key in-house legal professionals, whose expertise, leadership, and dedication to excellence stand out within the business and legal communities. From integrating cutting-edge legal technology and navigating complex political and economic landscapes to championing diversity and inclusion and shaping executive-level decisions, these individuals exemplify what it means to lead with impact.
Inside, you’ll find in-depth profiles and exclusive interviews with some of Denmark’s most influential in-house lawyers, representing a diverse range of industries. Their ability to craft legal strategies, manage risk, and guide business decisions is a testament to the increasingly strategic role that legal departments now play within their organisations.
The research and interviews behind this publication brought forward key insights, including the resilience of in-house teams amid ongoing European political and economic uncertainty, and the growing – and necessary – integration of technology, especially artificial intelligence, into their daily work. Another key theme is the expanding influence of in-house counsel at the C-suite level, underscoring their critical role in driving business success.
Through this edition, we delve into the unique challenges and opportunities shaping Denmark’s legal landscape and share the stories of the individuals redefining what it means to be a modern in-house lawyer. Our goal is to offer a compelling snapshot of the sector’s evolution and the enduring value of legal teams within today’s corporate environment.
We extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to all the featured lawyers for their generous contributions and for sharing their insights and experiences. It is a privilege to present this distinguished list of Denmark’s most outstanding, dedicated, and forward-thinking in-house legal professionals.
Finally, our heartfelt thanks go to EY Denmark for partnering with us once again and for hosting the official launch event. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Francisco Castro | Research Editor | GC Powerlist series
It has been a pleasure for Legal 500 to present the 2026 edition of the GC Powerlist: Germany in Frankfurt, celebrating the outstanding in-house professionals shaping this jurisdiction’s corporate legal landscape. The evening reception took place in the Restaurant Opéra, a beautiful location at the heart of country’s legal and financial hub.
This year’s reception welcomed the stemmed senior in-house counsel community in Germany, celebrating the blend of strategic authority, operational precision, technological adoption, and principled leadership that defines Germany’s in-house legal community today.
Carmen Godoy, lead editor of this third edition of the GC Powerlist: Germany 2026, welcomed everyone in the room. It was wonderful to see some familiar faces from previous editions and a pleasure to welcome those featuring in the GC Powerlist for the first time.
Following Godoy’s introduction, Mr Florian Weisner, managing partner at FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, our hosts of the evening, addressed the audience with valuable remarks highlighting the value of the professional and personal exchange in the legal sector in Germany. He was followed on the stage by Dr Dierk Schindler, vice president of legal innovation and head of legal services global purchasing and logistics at Robert Bosch. Our keynote speaker of the evening focused on highlighting one of the hot topics of the in-house legal sphere worldwide: legal developments surrounding AI.
In her remarks, Godoy unveiled the findings of this year’s research into Germany’s in-house legal market. From ensuring legal is decisively embedded in strategy, to integrating AI in the legal teams’ daily practice and operating under geopolitical and regulatory pressure. Germany’s general counsel are leading with transparency, accountability, and a clear sense of responsibility.
The GCs, CLOs, heads of legal and other senior in-house counsel in the room had many achievements to celebrate.
On behalf of the entire Legal 500 team, we extend our warmest congratulations to everyone included in this 2026 edition of the GC Powerlist: Germany.
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft for joining us in recognising the exceptional talent driving progress across Germany’s in-house legal profession.
