
About
René Thornfeldt heads Accura's IT & Outsourcing Team.
René has an academic background in both law and international business economics and strategy, and he is a certified IT attorney.
With 20 years' experience of working with complex transitional business projects, René has a deep commercial understanding of contractual value creation and risk mitigation. Moreover, he has a thorough understanding of stakeholder management and deal and project dynamics.
René is recognised as a top-ranked lawyer in several legal guides for his advisory services on outsourcing and IT acquisitions.
René has experience of dispute resolution, and he has also acted as an arbitrator and a court-appointed expert.
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René Thornfeldt has an outstanding knowledge to complex legal, strategic, and technical/economic issues within partnering, outsourcing, and M&A. In addition, he is an efficient and successful negotiator. His economic and strategic understanding is exceptional.
Information Technology - Legal 500Practice head René Thornfeldt has "excellent business understanding" and "a thorough knowledge of the IT market in Scandinavia."
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt "really gets into the issue and its context. He is a fierce negotiator and is really on the client's side."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersLegal guide archive
René Thornfeldt is widely appreciated for his strength in complex IT mandates ranging from large outsourcing projects to the acquisition of ERP platforms and GDPR compliance. Clients say: "René never lets anything fall between the chairs. He is sharp and precise in all matters."
Information Technology - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Lawyer (highly regarded).
Project Development - IFLR1000Technology Law - Law Firm of the Year in Denmark
CorporateINTLTechnology Law Expert of the Year in Denmark
Global Law ExpertsTelecommunications Law Expert of the Year in Denmark
Global Law ExpertsRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Stand-out Lawyer
Thomson Reuters"René Thornfelt is an outstanding partner with unrivalled insight within it-outsourcing, exceptional availability, highly skilled on both legal and financials, and with an extreme market insight on the IT outsourcing supplier situation, pricing, terms and historic pitfalls/lessons learned within the area of outsourcing, and particularly within financial sector outsourcing."
Data, Privacy and data protection - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Lawyer.
Telecoms - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is inducted to the Hall of Fame. The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence. The Hall of Fame will highlight, to clients, the law firm partners who are at the pinnacle of the profession. The criteria for entry is to have been recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the elite leading lawyers for seven consecutive years.
The Legal 500 Hall of FameOutsourcing Expert of the Year in Denmark
Leaders in Law - Global Awards 2021René Thornfeldt possesses considerable outsourcing expertise and regularly acts for clients on the drafting and negotiation of IT agreements, in addition to dispute resolution matters. One client praises his commercial approach, adding that he is "always available and always provides solid advice."
Information Technology - Chambers & Partners‘Rene Thornfeld is extremely skilled and to the point. Every time!’
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Lawyer (highly regarded).
Project Development - IFLR1000René Thornfeldt has an outstanding knowledge to complex legal, strategic, and technical/economic issues within partnering, outsourcing, and M&A. In addition, he is an efficient and successful negotiator. His economic and strategic understanding is exceptional.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is a sharp, skilled and good negotiator.
Information Technology - Legal 500Practice head René Thornfeldt specialises in outsourcing and large-scale IT acquisitions.
Information Technology - Legal 500I would like to mention René Thornfeldt as an excellent strategic negotiator who has a professional approach to the tasks assigned to him. He has an excellent network and knows who to engage at the right time.
Telecoms - Legal 500Practice head René Thornfeldt has experience in handling cross-border telecoms cases.
Telecoms - Legal 500René Thornfeldt possesses considerable outsourcing expertise and regularly acts for clients on the drafting and negotiation of IT agreements, in addition to dispute resolution matters. Sources note: "He is very commercially oriented and has a good grasp of the market."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Lawyer (highly regarded).
Project Development - IFLR1000Practice head René Thornfeldt has "excellent business understanding" and "a thorough knowledge of the IT market in Scandinavia."
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt's practice covers IT and outsourcing, and he frequently advises clients on negotiations and contracts. Interviewees note that "he knows the key areas to focus on." He also wins praises from other market sources, who describe him as "very commercial and energetic."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersDepartment lead René Thornfeldt is praised for his "incredible business understanding."
Telecoms - Legal 500René Thornfeldt climbs to the top band of the rankings this year, following strong feedback from both peers and clients. Sources praise his pragmatic and client-centric approach to mandates, with one describing him as "commercial-oriented" and an "exceptional negotiator, ensuring the outcome is continually considered throughout the whole process." He regularly advises on IT infrastructure projects, including large-scale outsourcing for major domestic corporations.
TMT - Chambers & PartnersTier 1 rated lawyer.
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is inducted to the Hall of Fame. The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence. The Hall of Fame will highlight, to clients, the law firm partners who are at the pinnacle of the profession. The criteria for entry is to have been recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the elite leading lawyers for seven consecutive years.
The Legal 500 Hall of FameRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Lawyer.
Project Development - IFLR1000Star practice head.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is listed as Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt "really gets into the issue and its context. He is a fierce negotiator and is really on the client's side."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Lawyer.
Project Development - IFLR1000René Thornfeldt receives praise from clients, such as: "He is very fast-thinking and has a depth of knowledge in IT outsourcing. His business understanding is also second to none." He advises multinational groups and organisations in the IT, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries.
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is "exceptional."
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt has extensive experience in advising systems suppliers and operators on a wide range oftelecoms matters.
Telecoms - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500Sources praise department head René Thornfeldt as one of the best outsourcing lawyers.
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt has "a high level understanding of complex IT and consultancy contracts."
Information Technology - Legal 500Interviewees are quick to praise René Thornfeldt, highlighting his direct approach and ability to handle complex outsourcing projects. His expertise extends to IT and telecoms contracts.
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is praised for his "tremendous IT practise."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is recommended for his "edication and hands-on, well-prepared approach."
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is singled out for his expertise in the IT field. Clients praise his business-oriented approach and remarkable communication skills.
Intellectual Property - Chambers & PartnersILO Clients' Choice Award.
Information Technology, Denmark, International Law OfficeRené Thornfeldt is listed as a Recommended Individual (Patent and Technology Licensing).
IAM LicensingThornfeldt "understands our business needs and has the ability to combine them with legal demands."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersThe "hardworking, efficient" René Thornfeldt stays "on top of all the details."
Telecoms - Legal 500"Excellent advice and fast response time."
Intellectual Property - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is singled out for his "deep commercial insight and understanding of IT transactions."
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is listed as a Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500Interviewees report that René Thornfeldt is "very good at looking into practical solutions and drawing on his experience from other outsourcing cases."
Intellectual Property - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt is listed as Recommended Individual.
IAM LicensingExcellent, knowledgeable, businesslike.
Intellectual Property - Legal 500Singled out for his "deep commercial insight and understanding of the value and cost drivers in an IT transaction."
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt has impressed interviewees with his extremely commercial approach. "He understands the business side of things, as well as demonstrating excellent legal knowledge," according to clients.
TMT - Chambers & PartnersThe smart, committed and understanding René Thornfeldt and his team offer fast response times, great business and industry knowledge, great value for the money.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt has an understanding of the commercial side of the telecoms industry.
Telecoms - Legal 500Clients say he is "tenacious and really understands the workings of the Danish medical agencies."
Intellectual Property - Chambers & PartnersClients say he "shows great promise - he is highly energetic and very intelligent and knowledgable."
TMT - Chambers & PartnersRené Thornfeldt combines great legal advice with huge industry knowledge and a proactive approach.
Information Technology - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is fast, precise and has an exceptional knowledge base.
Intellectual Property - Legal 500René Thornfeldt is an experienced adviser. He has the ability to quickly learn what drives a business and is very commercial in his approach.
Intellectual Property - Chambers & Partners