The use of AI systems and chatbots by employees and employers is gaining more and more foothold at workplaces. It is relevant for the employer to be aware of the regulation applicable to employees' use of AI systems and chatbots and to ensure that the employer's own use of AI systems takes place within the applicable regulation in terms of employment and personal data law. Use of AI Systems by Employees AI systems and chatbots are useful tools for employees. AI systems and chatbots can, for instance, generate ideas, assist as search and translation tools and produce drafts of documents and emails, etc. However, there are also risks involved with employees' use of AI systems...
Plesner
Overview
Plesner is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Denmark. The firm covers all areas of commercial law and has a strong focus on legal advice at executive level, complex dispute resolution and large-scale transactions.
The Danish financial newsletter "Oekonomisk Ugebrev" has once again recognised Plesner as market leader in Denmark in 2017 based on ratings from the three prominent international law firm rating agencies Legal 500, Chambers and IFLR 1000.
In 2018 Plesner has been awarded the highest ranking in "Overall Performance" in the recognised Prospera Law Firm Review 2018 - Denmark. In the analysis Plesner is pointed out as "the law firm that clients are most willing to recommend".
Most of the firm's work has an international dimension, and it has non-exclusive close relationships with leading law firms all over the world. It is a lockstep partnership with 39 partners and has a total staff of approximately 430, including approximately 250 fee earners.
Plesner was founded in 1918 and has since then grown continuously through a series of mergers of leading Danish law firms.
Plesner receives the highest ratings from leading rating agencies:
The Lawyer: Plesner has been named "Nordic Law Firm of the Year 2016" as the first Danish law firm ever.
IFLR 1000: "According to peers, in corporate work the firm stands with the very best in the country. Clients praise both the pragmatic advice and high levels of professionalism the team is able to offer and are impressed by the quality of the lawyers involved. One says: 'They have a good understanding of our business, are very responsive and produce high quality work."
Chambers Global: "Plesner is, the only firm, ranked in Band 1 in all practice areas, including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax."
Chambers Europe: "A top law firm. We got the best service we could have imagined. It is a firm to go to for important matters."
IFLR 1000: Denmark Law Firm of the Year 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2007 awarded by International Financial Law Review 1000.
Chambers Europe: Law Firm of the Year 2017, 2013 and 2010.
International Tax Review: Denmark Tax Firm of the Year 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2006
Managing Intellectual Property: Denmark IP Firm of the Year 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2010 awarded by Managing Intellectual Property.
Euromoney Legal Media Group: Europe Women in Business Law Award 2016, 2015 , 2014 , 2013 and 2012.
Year this Office was Established: 1918
Lawyers Worldwide: 440
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Partners
![Peter Bang](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37934.jpg)
Peter Bang
Partner![Christian L. Bardenfleth](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/46000/a46366.jpg)
Christian L. Bardenfleth
Partner![Daniel Barry](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38087.jpg)
Daniel Barry
Partner![Mads Berg](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68097.jpg)
Mads Berg
Partner, MSc in Business Adm.![Michael Hur Bertelsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/59000/a59055.jpg)
Michael Hur Bertelsen
Partner, LL.M.![Peter-Andreas Bodilsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78658.jpg)
Peter-Andreas Bodilsen
Partner![Torben Bondrop](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37937.jpg)
Torben Bondrop
Partner![Jacob Borum](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72054.jpg)
Jacob Borum
Partner, LL.M.![Lars Bunch](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64375.jpg)
Lars Bunch
Partner![Brian Bundgaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72102.jpg)
Brian Bundgaard
Partner![Benjamin Bunnage](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72051.jpg)
Benjamin Bunnage
Partner![Lasse Esbjerg Christensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37940.jpg)
Lasse Esbjerg Christensen
Partner, LL.M., Head of Tax![Niklas Korsgaard Christensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37942.jpg)
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
MBA, Managing Partner![Frants Dalgaard-Knudsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37944.jpg)
Frants Dalgaard-Knudsen
Partner, PhD, FCIArb![Emil Deleuran](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65141.jpg)
Emil Deleuran
Partner![Lasse Stjernholm Detlevsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68096.jpg)
Lasse Stjernholm Detlevsen
Partner![Niels Chr. Ellegaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37947.jpg)
Niels Chr. Ellegaard
Partner![Lise Høy Falsner](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41190.jpg)
Lise Høy Falsner
Partner![Peter Fogh](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37948.jpg)
Peter Fogh
Partner![Kasper Frahm](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38055.jpg)
Kasper Frahm
Partner, LL.M.![Micha Fritzen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38160.jpg)
Micha Fritzen
Partner![Jimmy Skjold Hansen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/51000/a51389.jpg)
Jimmy Skjold Hansen
Partner, LL.M.![Hans Severin Hansen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37950.jpg)
Hans Severin Hansen
Partner![Hans Hedegaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37475.jpg)
Hans Hedegaard
Partner![Anders Hermansen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78655.jpg)
Anders Hermansen
Partner![Maria Holst Levin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81742.jpg)
Maria Holst Levin
Partner![Gitte Holtsø](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37956.jpg)
Gitte Holtsø
Partner![Michael Hopp](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37957.jpg)
Michael Hopp
Partner![Jef Nymand Hounsgaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38047.jpg)
Jef Nymand Hounsgaard
Partner![Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37958.jpg)
Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen
Partner![Rasmus Mandøe Jensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37961.jpg)
Rasmus Mandøe Jensen
Partner![Janus Jepsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78656.jpg)
Janus Jepsen
Partner![Emil Jurcenoks](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38068.jpg)
Emil Jurcenoks
Partner![Tina Kang](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65142.jpg)
Tina Kang
Partner![Esben Kjær](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37994.jpg)
Esben Kjær
Partner![Christian Th. Kjølbye](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37964.jpg)
Christian Th. Kjølbye
Partner, LL.M.![Tom Kári Kristjánsson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72130.jpg)
Tom Kári Kristjánsson
Partner, Head of Tax![Simon Krogh](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72100.jpg)
Simon Krogh
Partner![Henrik Kure](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75780.jpg)
Henrik Kure
Partner![Mathias Kjærsgaard Larsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72056.jpg)
Mathias Kjærsgaard Larsen
Partner, LL.M.![Christian Karhula Lauridsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37974.jpg)
Christian Karhula Lauridsen
Partner![Thomas Holst Laursen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37971.jpg)
Thomas Holst Laursen
Partner![Henrik Laursen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38198.jpg)
Henrik Laursen
Partner![Henrik Rossing Lønberg](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41164.jpg)
Henrik Rossing Lønberg
Partner, LL.M.![Rie Paving Mortensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41136.jpg)
Rie Paving Mortensen
Chief Economist, Partner![Søren Vagner Nielsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37979.jpg)
Søren Vagner Nielsen
Partner![Søren Lehmann Nielsen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67512.jpg)
Søren Lehmann Nielsen
Partner![Jacob Nygaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72055.jpg)
Jacob Nygaard
Partner![Nicolai Ørsted](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37674.jpg)
Nicolai Ørsted
Partner, MBA![Peter Barsøe Østergaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72057.jpg)
Peter Barsøe Østergaard
Partner![Anders Endicott Pedersen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37983.jpg)
Anders Endicott Pedersen
Partner![Thomas Pitzner-Jørgensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75259.jpg)
Thomas Pitzner-Jørgensen
Partner![Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38103.jpg)
Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen
Partner![Michala Roepstorff](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37990.jpg)
Michala Roepstorff
Partner![Mikkel Rostock-Jensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81743.jpg)
Mikkel Rostock-Jensen
Partner![Sture Rygaard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37992.jpg)
Sture Rygaard
Partner![Sarah Schæffer](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78659.jpg)
Sarah Schæffer
Partner, LL.M.![Peter Schradieck](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37989.jpg)
Peter Schradieck
Partner![Jakob Echwald Sevel](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75781.jpg)
Jakob Echwald Sevel
Partner![Lars Skanvig](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55946.jpg)
Lars Skanvig
Partner, LL.M.![Tina Brøgger Sørensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/73000/a73415.jpg)
Tina Brøgger Sørensen
Partner![Peter E. Stassen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72052.jpg)
Peter E. Stassen
Partner, LL.M.![Jonatan Strenov](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72101.jpg)
Jonatan Strenov
Partner![Martin Anton Svarrer](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/72000/a72053.jpg)
Martin Anton Svarrer
Partner![Kristoffer Thorborg](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78657.jpg)
Kristoffer Thorborg
Partner![Søren Thyssen Valerius](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/38000/a38137.jpg)
Søren Thyssen Valerius
Partner![Mikkel Vittrup](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37968.jpg)
Mikkel Vittrup
PartnerOf Counsel
![Finn J. Lerno](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67945.jpg)
Finn J. Lerno
Of CounselOther
![Camilla Cuculiza](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78800.png)
Camilla Cuculiza
Lawyer, Manager![Mette Hygum Clausen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71043.jpg)
Mette Hygum Clausen
Senior Counsel![Inger Moller-Sorensen](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/empty1.gif)
Inger Moller-Sorensen
International CoordinatorArticles
EU's 11th sanctions package seeks to prevent the circumvention of sanctions
More than a month after the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, the EU has reached an agreement on the 11th sanctions package against Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The key focus in the novel sanctions package is the mitigation of diversion and circumvention risks. The 11th sanctions package has been much anticipated since the G7 meeting at the end of May 2023. It has been no secret that the main focus for the EU (and its partner countries) in terms of the Russia-related sanctions lately has been how to prevent the current circumvention of the sanctions...
Press
Plesner advises on the successful sale of Parcel4You to Link Logistics
Plesner advises on the successful sale of Parcel4You to Link LogisticsParcel4You, a Danish based provider of postal shipment services in Europe, has been sold to Link Logistics, a portfolio company of Polaris. Plesner acted as legal counsel for the seller on the transaction.Parcel4You was established in 2011 and is an independent Danish provider of distribution services in the e-commerce market with headquarters in Silkeborg and offices in the Netherlands and Poland. Link Logistics is market leading in courier and e-commerce solutions with headquarter in Denmark. The combined company will have 320 employees and annual revenue exceeding DKK 1 billion...
CBRE European Residential Impact Fund (ERIF) acquires a newly built residential project
Plesner has advised CBRE European Residential Impact Fund (ERIF) in connection with ERIF's acquisition of 108 newly built residential units in Karlslunde, Denmark. Plesner has advised ERIF in connection with ERIF's acquisition of a 8,100 sqm, 108 newly built residential units in Karlslunde, Denmark. Plesner's assistance comprised all aspects of the transaction including structuring, due diligence investigations, preparation and negotiation of transaction documents, and general project management...