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.
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Testimonials
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‘Very diverse team, very skilled and each person is capable of different things. It's very tailored help.’
‘Important knowledge, always available, great overview and good service. I use Bech-Bruun on cyber claims, they are our first responses in case of a cyber breach.’
‘Whenever we come short in internal expertise within the data privacy and data protection area our first choice is to call Bech-Bruun. Besides having an in-depth understanding of the regulatory area and practices, they have a strong ability to adapt the to specific needs of the client.’
‘Whenever I need to have qualified input for strategic approaches within the data privacy area, there is one person I reach out to. That person is Mikkel Friis Rossa. Mikkel has on a number of occasions demonstrated not only a strong legal understanding but also adapting it to strategic approaches suitable for the client's special situation.'
- 'Emil Brockstedt Marburger has supported us in a number of urgent and critical matters and has been an efficient, capable and motivating support when the ground burns.’
‘We have been using GDPR as a service from Bech-Bruun for the last two years and are very happy with their work, and the offering. They are open & transparent about their work, and clear to communicate. The work itself is first-class, and when we bought them on, they immediately pointed out significant areas where we weren't compliant, and with their help, this has now been rectified.’
Key clients
- Jyske Bank
- Tivoli
- Pandora
- A.P. Møller Holding
- IMPACT
- NRGi
- Arp-Hansen Hotel Group
- USTC Group
- T. Hansen Group
- Kamstrup
- Lessor Group
- L’Oréal
Work highlights
Representing Arp-Hansen Group, the largest hotel chain in Denmark, in a landmark GDPR matter on the interpretation of GDPR Art. 5, 1. before the High Court.
Representing ILVA A/S in a landmark GDPR matter before the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning the interpretation of Art. 83(4) of the GDPR and particularly the concept of ‘undertaking’ within the GDPR for the purpose of calculating fine levels for violations of the GDPR by data controllers being part of a group of entities.
Advising Kamstrup on certification under the Data Privacy Framework (USA) and various GDPR matters such as DPIAs on AI and securing ongoing GDPR compliance in relation to employees, customers and vendors.
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Practice head
Mikkel Friis Rossa
Other key lawyers
Thomas Munk Rasmussen; Egil Husum; Emil Brockstedt Marburger