René Thornfeldt er cand.jur. og har en BA i International Business.
René er ekspert i outsourcing. Han er en meget kommercielt orienteret, strategisk rådgiver, som både foretager risikoanalyse og rådgiver om udarbejdelse, forhandling og udbud af komplekse kontrakter og projekter, som fx IT-infrastrukturprojekter.
René har også været udpeget som skønsmand og voldgiftsdommer, og han har erfaring med procedure af IT-sager.
René står i spidsen for en af de største specialafdelinger inden for IT og outsourcing i Danmark.
Accura dækker outsourcing og BPO-processer, infrastruktur og systemanskaffelser, nye teknologier som fx robotteknologi og udbudsprocesser. Renés afdeling bistår også kunder med databehandling, licens- og teknologibaserede transaktioner og investeringer, ikke mindst for en række teknologidrevne M&A-mandater.
René er blevet optaget i Legal 500 Hall of Fame efter at have været på listen som "Leading Individual" i 7 på hinanden følgende år. René ligger desuden i toppen i Chambers & Partners' legal guide.
Klientintern og ekstern undervisning inden for IT, life sciences og kontraktretlige problemstillinger. René afholder kurser i outsourcing- og driftsaftaler blandt andet for medlemmer af Danske IT-Advokater.
René er medforfatter til IT-håndbogen, 2. udgave, Børsens Ledelseshåndbøger.
René har desuden skrevet artiklen "BIG DATA − Juridiske udfordringer og råd i forbindelse med kommerciel udnyttelse", der blev udgivet i Revision & Regnskabsvæsen nr. 8, august 2013, samt "BIG DATA - Utilisation and legal implications within the EU", som blev udgivet i januar 2014 i Lawyer Monthly Global Expert Guide 2014 – Intellectual Property.
Skandinaviske sprog og engelsk
Advokatsamfundet
Danske IT-Advokater
Dansk Forum for IT-ret
ITechLaw
Dansk Forening for Selskabsret
Foreningen Industriel Retsbeskyttelse
René har erfaring som såvel opmand som voldgiftsdommer. Han tidligere siddet i bestyrelsen for Danske IT Advokater.
Highly regarded
IFLR1000, 2020
Practice head René Thornfeldt has 'excellent business understanding' and 'a thorough knowledge of the IT market in Scandinavia'
IT & Outsourcing - Legal 500, 2019
René 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 & Partners, 2019
Department lead René Thornfeldt is praised for his "incredible business understanding".
Telecoms - Legal 500, 2018
René 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 & Partners, 2018
Tier 1 rated lawyer
IT & Outsourcing - Chambers & Partners, 2018
René 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 Fame, 2018
Leading Lawyer
IFLR1000, 2018
Star practice head
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2017
René Thornfeldt is listed as Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2017
René Thornfeldt "really gets into the issue and its context. He is a fierce negotiator and is really on the client's side."
TMT - Chambers & Partners, 2017
Leading Lawyer
IFLR1000, 2017
René 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 & Partners, 2016
René Thornfeldt is ‘exceptional’
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2016
René Thornfeldt has extensive experience in advising systems suppliers and operators on a wide range oftelecoms matters.
Telecoms - Legal 500, 2016
René Thornfeldt is listed as Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2016
Sources praise department head René Thornfeldt as one of the best outsourcing lawyers.
TMT - Chambers & Partners, 2015
René Thornfeldt is listed as Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2015
René Thornfeldt has ‘a high level understanding of complex IT and consultancy contracts’
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2015
Interviewees 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 & Partners, 2014
René Thornfeldt is praised for his "tremendous IT practise".
TMT - Chambers & Partners, 2013
René Thornfeldt is listed as Leading Individual.
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2013
René Thornfeldt is recommended for his ‘"edication and hands-on, well-prepared approach".
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2013
René Thornfeldt is singled out for his expertise in the IT field. Clients praise his business-oriented approach and remarkable communication skills.
Intellectual Property - Chambers & Partners, 2013
ILO Clients' Choice Award
Information Technology, Denmark, 2013 International Law Office
René Thornfeldt is listed as a Recommended Individual (Patent and Technology Licensing) .
IAM Licensing 2012
Thornfeldt “understands our business needs and has the ability to combine them with legal demands.”
TMT - Chambers & Partners, 2012
The 'hardworking, efficient' René Thornfeldt stays 'on top of all the details'.
Telecoms - Legal 500, 2012
'Excellent advice and fast response time'.
IPR - Legal 500, 2012
René Thornfeldt is singled out for his 'deep commercial insight and understanding of IT transactions'.
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2012
René Thornfeldt is listed as "Leading Individual".
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2012
Interviewees report that René Thornfeldt is "very good at looking into practical solutions and drawing on his experience from other outsourcing cases."
Intellectual Property - Chambers & Partners, 2012
René Thornfeldt is listed as "Recommended Individual".
IAM Licensing, 2011
Excellent, knowledgeable, businesslike.
Intellectual Property - Legal 500, 2011
Singled out for his "deep commercial insight and understanding of the value and cost drivers in an IT transaction".
Information Technology - Legal 500, 2011
René 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 & Partners, 2011
The smart, committed and understanding René Thornfeldt and his team offer fast response times, great business and industry knowledge, great value for the money.
IT - Legal 500, 2010
René Thornfeldt has an understanding of the commercial side of the telecoms industry.
Telecoms - Legal 500, 2010
Clients say he is "tenacious and really understands the workings of the Danish medical agencies".
Intellectual Property - Chambers & Partners, 2010
Clients say he "shows great promise - he is highly energetic and very intelligent and knowledgable."
TMT - Chambers & Partners, 2010
René Thornfeldt combines great legal advice with huge industry knowledge and a proactive approach.
IT - Legal 500, 2009
René Thornfeldt is fast, precise and has an exceptional knowledge base.
Intellectual Property - Legal 500, 2009
René 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, 2009
