Gorrissen Federspiel’s data protection team is highly regarded for handling complex, data-related cases for leading Danish and international organisations across key industry sectors, including renewables, media and entertainment, retail, life sciences, and engineering. The team provides expert advice on data protection, data ethics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and regulatory matters, excelling at the intersection of technology and law, particularly in IT and digital infrastructure. The practice is co-headed by Tue Goldschmieding, who leads the privacy and cybersecurity practice, advising on large-scale GDPR compliance projects for major corporations, and David Telyas, who assists clients with new product launches, compliance projects, M&A transactions, and regulatory cases. Max Gersvang Sørensen strengthens the team with his expertise in data privacy, crisis management, and handling security breaches for significant multinational companies.
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‘They are good at knowing the risk level of their clients and advise accordingly.’
‘They invest time and resources in getting to know the client in order to give the best advice.’
‘David Telyas has always provided exceptional service. He is very approachable and available on short notice. He and his team deliver during the promised time period.’
‘The team has a sound all-round practice in data privacy and protection, which combines a deep understanding of the law, business and industry understanding. The team is focused on pragmatic and solution-oriented legal advice.’
‘Tue Goldschmieding is an excellent lawyer and is business-savvy. Very good at acting as a sparring partner and collaborating with an in-house legal team.'
'Max Gersvang Sørensen is a true expert in data protection law and comes from an in-house background, meaning that he truly understands how to work with data protection in a practical reality.’
Key clients
- Aller A/S A.P.
- Møller – Maersk A/S
- FOSS A/S
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Rambøll Group
- Schibsted Denmark ApS
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tue Goldschmieding, David Telyas
Other key lawyers
Max Gersvang Sørensen