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Spotlight
About
Provided by Niels Christian Ellegaard
Practice Areas
Plesner's Technology & Outsourcing team assists both clients and suppliers in IT and technology projects across sectors, with particular expertise in complex projects and new technology.
Niels is a partner in the Technology & Outsourcing team and is responsible for our advisory services within IT, telecom, technology, and outsourcing. His responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, providing regulatory advice, and handling disputes in the field.
Throughout his career, Niels has worked in various legal areas, including corporate law and board work. He has broad experience, which he uses to handle complex cases efficiently and professionally.
Niels is a certified IT attorney who previously served as the board chairman of Danske IT-Advokater. He has also focused on LegalTech and AI and authored the book "Robots Entering the Legal Profession," published in March 2019. Niels is a sought-after speaker and lecturer on AI.
Additionally, Niels is a member of the board of Den Frie Kunstudstilling and chairman of the board of Lægernes Pensionsinvestering, as well as a board member of Kapitalforeningen Lægernes Invest.
Teamwork is a cornerstone of Niels' work. He values collaboration and actively contributes to strengthening the team so that they can together deliver the best solutions for their clients.
Chambers Review
Europe
Niels Christian Ellegaard offers in-depth expertise to high-profile clients in a plethora of topics, from IT contracts and outsourcing agreements to large IT projects. He also has experience in dispute resolution. A further strength of his lies in telecommunications law, advising on regulatory mandates and the installation of fibre connections.
Niels Christian Ellegaard offers in-depth expertise to high-profile clients in a plethora of topics, from IT contracts and outsourcing agreements to large IT projects. He also has experience in dispute resolution. A further strength of his lies in telecommunications law, advising on regulatory mandates and the installation of fibre connections.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Niels Christian Ellegaard is excellent in this field and understands the requirements from a client's point of view."
"Niels Christian has a flexible approach."
"Niels Christian Ellegaard is excellent in this field and understands the requirements from a client's point of view."
"Niels Christian has a flexible approach."