The ‘very knowledgeable’ team at Plesner is praised as a 'strategic legal partner in Denmark’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape.' Niels Christian Ellegaard leads the team, and brings with him significant experience in the regulatory aspects of the sector. The team has added depth in Michael Hur Bertelsen, who is relied upon by clients to advise on matters involving large-scale transactions, as well as the regulatory aspects of deals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very knowledgeable in telecoms regulatory matters. Also, they are well connected in the telecoms sector and have a thorough market knowledge.’
- ‘Niels Ellegaard is our go-to contact for all Danish telecoms law matters. He provides top-notch, commercial advice to clients.’
- ‘The Plesner telecoms team stands out as a strategic legal partner in Denmark’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. Their uniqueness lies in a combination of deep regulatory expertise, commercial insight, and a proactive approach to client service.’
- ‘I would especially recommend Niels Christian Ellegaard. Besides providing top-quality advice, he has a unique ability to understand the client's needs and possesses a remarkable understanding of the sector.’
Key clients
- TDC Net
- Nuuday
- Telenor Denmark
- Fibia P/S
- GlobalConnect
- Ford
- Danske Bilimportører
- AT&T
- Audi AG
- Stonepeak
- Sentia
Work highlights
Advised Fibia in connection with a new framework purchase agreement covering procurement of fibre optic boxes.
Assisted TDC NET, one of Denmark’s largest telecom providers, in a major infrastructure upgrade involving hardware and the virtualisation layer of its core mobile network (4G/5G and other telecom services), which was conducted through an RFP process with four bidders, including hyperscalers and large on-premise providers.
Advised a major automotive manufacturer on Danish and EU telecommunications regulations relevant to in-car connectivity.
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Practice head
Niels Chr. Ellegaard
Other key lawyers
Michael Hur Bertelsen