Telecoms in Denmark

Kromann Reumert

Kromann Reumert covers the full scope of telecoms work, including: regulatory, contract negotiations, outsourcing, and transactions. Torben Waage leads a team that is praised by clients for being able to ‘provide invaluable legal support in the most complicated cases’. Waage focuses his practice on contracts, licensing, joint ventures, and regulatory matters and clients note that he has ‘very good expertise’. Søren Skibsted also contributes to the team, with specialist knowledge in the structuring of telecoms transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Torben Waage


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Søren Skibsted


Referenzen

‘Kromann Reumert is able to provide invaluable legal support for us in the most complicated cases, where the stakes are the highest.‘

‚Highly respected full service firm ’

‘Torben Waage: very good expertise enables him to answer questions quickly ’

Kernmandanten

Cibicom


Telenor


Verizon


Stofa/Norlys


Stack (DigiPlex)


Altibox


AT&T


Link Mobility


4T


Cisco


Cellnex Telecom


Fiberby


SpaceX


Starlink


TDC Net


Nuuday


Comcast


Onomondo


Lebara


Zoom


Masergy


EchoStar


Intec


Denso


Adversus


Horizon Telecom


IPC Network Service


Pure IP


Hyatt


TT Netværket


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Norlys in connection with Norlys‘ acquisition of the entire fibre business of Ewii.
  • Assists OpenNet with legal advice in relation to the internationalisation of the business and entering new markets.
  • Advising Verizon on contract issues and public procurement.

Plesner

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.

Praxisleiter:

Niels Chr. Ellegaard


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michael Hur Bertelsen


Referenzen

‘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.’

Kernmandanten

TDC Net


Nuuday


Telenor Denmark


Fibia P/S


GlobalConnect


Ford


Danske Bilimportører


AT&T


Audi AG


Stonepeak


Sentia


Highlight-Mandate


  • 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.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

The telecoms team at Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is praised by clients for ‘great industry knowledge as well as legal knowledge’. René Thornfeldt leads the team, and offers experience in telecoms acquisitions as well as large-scale outsourcing. In addition to this, he has experience navigating the telecom aspects of M&A deals, with clients noting his ‘great knowledge of the specific legal issues’ in the industry. Peter Brask Tind adds depth to the team, with expertise in telecoms M&A deals.

Praxisleiter:

René Thornfeldt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Brask Tind


Referenzen

‘Great industry knowledge as well as legal knowledge.‘

Kernmandanten

A&L Goodbody LLP


Norlys a.m.b.a.


Tagger Nordic ApS


8×8 UK Limited


Alcatel-Lucent


Alcatel Submarine Networks Denmark ApS


Ericsson


Soracom DK ApS


Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark A/S


Vonage


Megaport (Ireland) Limited


VoCoVo


Mono Solutions ApS


Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S


ConnectedYou Europe ApS


TREFOR Infrastruktur A/S (EWII Group)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised EWII on the sale of its fibre network business to the energy and telecommunications group, working on the full transaction.
  • Advised Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S in relation to re-outsourcing of telecom services.
  • Advised the international communication services provider 8×8 UK Limited on Danish regulatory requirements in relation to providing telecoms and other communication services in Denmark.

Bech-Bruun

Bech-Bruun‘s telecoms team handles a wide range of matters, including regulatory advice, infrastructure projects, and M&A transactions. Heading the team is Niels Andersen, who brings experience of transactions, outsourcing, transfers, licensing agreements and regulatory advice, including due diligence, while Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard handles regulatory matters.

Praxisleiter:

Niels Andersen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard


Referenzen

‘Very comprehensive in their legal explanations, response times are quick – which is especially important in time-sensitive matters.‘

‘A team of happy lawyers, providing the most outstanding legal advice. The advice is on point and tailored to the exact needs, and that can be used as is.’

‘Each of the individuals takes on the overall values and way of working of Bech Bruun, and applies their individual touch that makes the work personal and even more adapted. Niels Andersen as the head, truly guides the younger lawyers into a path, making them the future legal leaders.’

Kernmandanten

Samsung


ATP


PFA


PKA


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Samsung on an ongoing basis regarding regulatory advice on all aspects of complex regulation within the product field, such as product requirements and consumer legislation.
  • Advising the pension funds ATP, PFA, and PKA with the sale of their shares in the major tele provider TDC to the Australian equity fund Macquarie, including regulatory telecommunications advice.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab’s telecoms team is equipped to handle outsourcing agreements, regulatory advice, advice on infrastructure projects, and advice towards regulatory obligations. Julie Bak-Larsen and Jan Ussing Andersen jointly lead the team, and Bak-Larsen offers clients expertise in telecoms, both on the commercial side, but also the litigation side, as well as handling regulatory matters. Andersen brings a wealth of experience in commercial contracts, while Anna Hjortlund is knowledgeable of cyber security.

Praxisleiter:

Julie Bak-Larsen; Jan Ussing Andersen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anna Hjortlund


Referenzen

‘Knowledge, awareness, and ready to give advice.’

‘Julie Bak-Larsen knows the setup of telco businesses. She is efficient and professional.’

‘A highly skilled and experienced team with a proven track record in handling complex contractual matters, offering comprehensive legal, commercial, and technical advisory services at the highest level.’

Kernmandanten

TDCNet


Tusass


Tata Communications Inc


Capgemini


Cisco


Zoom


Twilio


Google


OpenNet


Thy Mors Fibernet


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising TDC NET on its network operations tender.
  • Advising Tusass on critical infrastructure contracts within the defence, aviation, and satellite sectors in Greenland.
  • Advising Google on Danish security regulation, e.g. NIS 2, as part of a global project.

CO:PLAY LAW

CO:PLAY LAW‘s telecoms team is a specialist in the industry, advising clients on contract drafting and negotiation, as well as regulatory matters. Mandeep Singh Rathour and Michael Brandt lead the team, and Rathour brings a wealth of experience to the team, advising clients on international telecoms matters, including mobiles networks, submarine cable systems, and other critical telecoms infrastructure. Brandt advises a variety of Danish telecoms companies, including infrastructure and media companies.

Praxisleiter:

Mandeep Singh Rathour; Michael Brandt


Kernmandanten

Tusass


Faroese Telecom


BornFiber


Fuzion A/S


Lebara Denmark APS


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Tusass with its agreement with Ericsson on the modernization and build-out of Tusass‘ 5G (fixed wireless access) mobile network.
  • Advised Tusass on its CEF-2 application of EU funding for executing the third phase of establishing a redundant Submarine Cable System on the Greenlandic West Coast, and advising Tusass on the same for the third phase.
  • Assisted P/F Shefa, a Faroese Telecom subsidiary, with a capacity agreement with Altera for the establishments at the Rose Bank Oil and Gas Field.

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel's telecoms practice advises clients on regulatory, transactional, commercial, and contentious matters. Martin André Dittmer leads the team, and brings a wealth of experience in M&A linked telecoms deals, often involving public procurement and license auctions. Clients also call on Dittmer to provide advice on regulatory matters and competition laws. Søren Sandfeld Jakobsen adds depth to the team, and offers strong expertise in the sector.

Praxisleiter:

Martin André Dittmer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Søren Sandfeld Jakobsen


Kernmandanten

BornFiber


Hi3G


iCON Infrastructure


Telenor Group


TeliaSonera


Waoo


Norlys


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Telia Company AB in connection with the agreement to divest its TV & Media business to Schibsted Media.
  • Advised Telia and Norlys Holding A/S on two landmark Danish telecoms transactions: Telia’s sale of its Danish business to Norlys, including merger control and competition matters, and Norlys’ acquisition of Fordelsselskabet A/S (Alka Mobil) from ALKA Forsikring A/S.