Experience and expertise within IT and telecommunication

Horten has a large and experienced IT and telecommunications team. Our expertise covers all areas of IT law and the complex regulation within the telecommunications area, and we have wide experience in disputes and litigation relating to IT.

We advise international clients on the special Danish rules to which foreign companies should pay particular attention when entering into IT contracts under Danish law. In addition, we have wide experience adapting international contracts to Danish law.

Our specialists have detailed technical knowledge and insight and, in addition to their legal background, many of them also have a theoretical education within IT. Seven of our attorneys are among the approx. 60 IT-certified attorneys in Denmark under the certification scheme administered by the Association of Danish IT Attorneys.

We have in-depth knowledge of the Danish and international IT and telecommunications industry and experience as an adviser to both suppliers and customers. Many of our lawyers also have experience from secondments and previous employment within the industry.

Our clients

Our clients are companies engaged in the development and sale of hardware and software, distributors of IT products, service providers and consultants. We also advise Danish and international companies dependent on IT services in connection with procurement or outsourcing of both large and small IT projects.

Within telecommunication, we advise telecommunications and virtual operators and suppliers of communication equipment.

What we do

  • Assessment of all types of IT issues
  • Drafting of contracts, including IT supply contracts
  • IT tenders
  • Negotiation of IT contracts
  • Disputes concerning IT contracts, including mediation, litigation and arbitration
  • Outsourcing of IT services
  • Software licence agreements and transfer of software licences
  • Development agreements
  • System purchase agreements
  • Agreements on maintenance and support
  • Distribution agreements
  • OEM agreements
  • Agreements on temporary provision of IT services in connection with purchase and sale of companies (transitional services agreements)
  • Competitive issues on the telecommunications market
  • Contracts concerning distribution of telecommunications services
  • Purchase and sale of infrastructure for the purpose of establishing and maintaining networks.

Our IT and telecommunication team

Asger Heine Jensen

Partner (H)

Jesper Madsen

Partner (L)

Peter Istrup

Partner (H)

Anders Jakobsen

Attorney

Anne Katrine Elkjær-Holm

Attorney

Maria Pilh Arendsdorf Bengtsen

Attorney (L)

Caroline Bang

Assistant Attorney

Christian Hovmand Fogh

Assistant Attorney

Ida Wiborg

Assistant Attorney

Horten’s personnel are prompt at understanding complex business issues and how they intertwine with legal matters. They are extremely reliable, fast to respond and take ownership immediately.

Legal 500, 2021

Straightforward and solution-oriented.

Chambers, 2019

Good understanding of both the law and the business.

Chambers, 2019

The team is very qualified and timely on requests. They have experts in the fields we need.

Chambers, 2018

Friendly people who always have the facts; they know our business well and can tailor advice accordingly.

Chambers, 2018