Michael Hur Bertelsen
Michael is a partner in Plesner's Technology & Outsourcing team. He has been involved in numerous IT projects and transactions, ranging from large tech M&A transactions to outsourcing projects to the negotiation of development agreements, implementation agreements, license agreements, and cloud agreements.
Michael provides advice on, e.g., contractual aspects, regulatory matters, and IT/tech disputes and has extensive experience with complex IT carve-out projects and within regulated sectors such as the financial sector.
He has worked for customers in many different sectors, as well as IT/tech suppliers, ranging from start-ups to blue-chip companies (including many with an international foothold), and holds a Master’s degree in Law from Columbia Law School (with honors as a James Kent Scholar) and Aarhus University.
Michael is a certified IT lawyer and serves on the board of directors of the Association of Danish IT Attorneys. In addition, he also serves on the boards of other companies and foundations.
He is a regular speaker and lecturer on IT-related topics, and he co-authored an article analyzing the liability aspects of personal data processing.
Non-lawyers consistently seek Plesner's Technology & Outsourcing team for its concise and commercially driven advice. The team also manages to seamlessly oversee and coordinate when expertise from other areas (e.g., employment or corporate law) becomes relevant.
"Michael Hur Bertelsen is second to none within the field of IT, including IT transactions"
"Both Michael Hur Bertelsen and Niels Christian Ellegaard are a joy to work with. My primary contact is Michael Hur Bertelsen. He is always very responsive and gives the advice needed in a very actionable format"
"Michael Hur Bertelsen and Nina Bech Damgaard are strong legal partners to us. Reliable, fair and solution oriented within deadlines given. Including strong on advisory and commercials"
"Michael Hur Bertelsen is a joy to work with"
"Owing to his impressive technical knowledge and legal expertise, Michael Hur Bertelsen is second to none. Michael is an outstanding negotiator who consistently fights for his client’s position while maintaining a pleasant negotiating climate" (2024)
"Michael Hur Bertelsen is a very knowledgeable, technically strong lawyer with great drafting and communication skills. He is very creative, discrete and diplomatic in finding solutions during difficult negotiations and potential disputes. I would recommend him to everyone!" (2022)