Mikkel Friis Rossa is a partner and head of Bech-Bruun's IP & Technology department, which includes one of Denmark's largest and most experienced GDPR teams. He is recognised as one of the country's leading lawyers within digital compliance, GDPR, cyber security (including NIS2, DORA and CRA) and AI.

Mikkel advises leading Danish and international enterprises entrusting him with key roles in strategic digital projects – both in implementation, ongoing operations, regulatory supervision and complex litigation of general public importance (including the first GDPR fine cases in Denmark). As a trusted adviser to multiple senior executives and boards, he provides ongoing strategic feedback in relation to NIS2, DORA and other EU regulations on cyber security and digital compliance, including in the event of hacker attacks and cyber incidents, and he also has extensive experience training directors and executive board members in relation to cyber security.

At the core of Mikkel's expertise is his ability to embed digital compliance in enterprises' business procedures and risk profiles. With deep legal insight and commercial understanding, he is able to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and simple way – irrespective of whether the recipient is an IT specialist, lawyer, executive board member or director.

Mikkel builds his client relationships on mutual trust and an open, informal dialogue. He prioritises ongoing alignment of expectations to ensure legal advice that is both relevant and actionable. As an adviser, he is known for his approachability, credibility and proactive approach, combined with a keen commercial sense enabling him to integrate the law into the client's overall business strategy.

Mikkel is also an experienced and much sought-after speaker and lecturer on GDPR, cyber security and new technology.