Gorrissen Federspiel‘s information technology team is well versed in a variety of industries, including: insurance, asset management, tech, life sciences and retail. Clients praise the team’s ’ability to provide solutions that are both legally sound and commercially practical’ as well as its ‘focus on our long-term business objectives’. Heading the team is Ole Horsfeldt and Tue Goldschmieding. Horsfeldt brings expertise in complex tech transactions, including outsourcing and IT implementation. Goldschmieding contributes strength in data protection and digital transformation. Christian Aaby Köhler brings depth to the team, and handles tech sourcing, tech M&A assistance, data ownership and digitalisation projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is built around Ole Horsfeldt, with his decades of experience and incredible knowledge of both the legal, commercial and technical aspects of a transaction, he provides not just legal advice but also strategic and commercial advice. ’
- ‘Ole Horsfeldt is a pioneer within his field, and his calm approach and extensive knowledge about market practice is highly appreciated.’
- ‘Our experience with this practice has been outstanding. They expertly balanced legal expertise with a deep understanding of our business needs. In a recent large outsourcing deal, they not only secured favourable terms but also worked diligently to build a strong, collaborative relationship with the counterparty, without compromising the value of the agreement.'
- ‘Our experience with this practice has been exceptional, particularly due to the expertise and experience of Ole Horsfeldt. Not only does he possess deep legal insight, but his ability to understand and navigate the business side of things is outstanding.'
- ‘The team has a pragmatic approach, nicely balancing business objectives with legal reality. They are unique in their drive to understand their client's objectives and drivers, and carefully curate advice to this reality. Many law firms say they do it, but this one actually does it.’
- ‘The digital business team are the leading experts in Denmark on large outsourcing and technology transactions. They developed the standard for outsourcing transactions, have the most experience and are the go-to firm for advice. They are innovators in the outsourcing and technology contract arena.’
Work highlights
Assisted Forca A/S in negotiating a long-term strategic partnership with Netcompany for the design, delivery and operation of a new digital pension platform serving multiple Danish pension funds.
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Practice head
Ole Horsfeldt; Tue Goldschmieding
Other key lawyers
Christian Aaby Köhler