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DLA Piper Denmark

DLA Piper Denmark

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Data privacy and data protection

DLA Piper Denmark is particularly impressive for its specialist knowledge of biometrics regulation, cybersecurity and AI matters. The team frequently act for clients in the tech, public sector and healthcare sectors, assisting with GDPR, DORA, personal data and data breach issues. The practice is spearheaded by Marlene Winther Plas, a specialist in tech-related law advising on a wide array of cloud, AI projects, EU Data Act matters, as well as complex tech contract litigation. Jon Lauritzen combines his experience with employment law when handling HR-related data protection issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christian Wiese Svanberg is a true subject matter expert with a breadth of knowledge within data privacy, and he also provides top-notch level when it comes to practical guidance. He has a deep understanding of the topic and was part of the negotiations of the GDPR, which gives further nuances to his guidance. He is very approachable and always makes himself available.’
  • ‘DLA Piper Denmark’s data privacy practice stands out for pragmatic, risk-based advice, fast turnaround, and strong cross-border GDPR capability. They blend legal depth with technical fluency and coordinate seamlessly with employment, IP, IT and commercial teams.’
  • ‘They are unique as they have in-depth knowledge from working in real life and can use that in the legal work.’
  • ‘What makes this practice unique is the depth of their engagement and the way they invest effort to truly understand our business in every aspect – commercial, operational, and organisational. They are not simply delivering generic advice but tailoring solutions that are grounded in our context and realities. They respect our company’s chosen level of integration. Rather than pushing “one-size-fits-all” models, they support us with balanced and pragmatic solutions that add value without overengineering. This ability to combine thoroughness with proportionality is, in our view, a distinctive strength compared to many other firms.’
  • ‘We work particularly with Jon Lauritzen. He is flexible, efficient, and has a fast understanding and a deep insight in the area.'
  • ‘Martin Hjørlund Nielsen is a highly experienced and trusted adviser in data protection matters, with deep expertise in relation to GDPR.’
  • 'Christian Wiese Svanberg and the team are meticulous, quick, and proactive, with excellent drafting and project management. The team feels integrated rather than siloed, which differentiates them from competitors.’
  • ‘Commercially sharp, accessible, calm under time pressure; strong on regulator expectations and practical remediation plans.'

Key clients

  • NIO
  • Brøndbyernes IF Fodbold
  • Danish Dental Organisation
  • People Test Systems
  • Kirkens Korshær
  • The Velux Foundation
  • TM Group
  • BlueKolding
  • The City of Copenhagen
  • FlightLogger
  • Landsbyggefonden
  • Sønderborg Forsyning
  • Kirkens Korshær
  • Divisionsforeningen

Work highlights

Assisting Divisionsforeningen in relation to the processing of personal data in connection with the enforcement of the common regulation on law and order for football stadiums.
Assisting the City of Copenhagen in connection with the development of various AI-based services aimed at improving efficiency and quality of documentation for the treatment of citizens with reduced functional capacity.
Assisting a private dentist and the Danish Dental Association in a High Court case regarding GDPR brought by a labour union in HK regarding non-material damages.
Practice head

Marlene Winther Plas

Other key lawyers

Jon Lauritzen; Martin Hjørlund Nielsen; Christian Wiese Svanberg

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