Niels Ankerstjerne Sloth
Niels Ankerstjerne Sloth deals with general commercial and company law, including particularly VC/PE investments, often with a cross-border element.
Niels has a right of audience before the Danish High Courts and is recognised by IFLR1000. Moreover, he sits on the Board of Directors of DLA Piper Denmark.
He has more than 20 years’ experience and acts as a trusted advisor to a number of Danish and international clients.
Niels is a very seasoned negotiator with extensive experience, advising both Danish and international clients on complex matters.
Niels further excels in life science and pharma work and has advised on authorisation and marketing of food and medical devices and regulatory requirements relating to production.
For more than 20 years, Niels has advised clients on the protection and enforcement of their IP rights, including on trade secrets and marketing.
Niels serves on the boards of directors of a number of venture funds and startups.
The International Trademark Association (INTA)
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Niels acted for Kamstrup, the Danish manufacturer of metering solutions, in a cross-border patent dispute regarding the protection of meter housing for ultrasonic water meters.
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Niels acted for IDC Ventures in connection with repeated investments in UK fintech Curve, including as lead investor in a USD 95m investment round.
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Niels acted for IDC Ventures on repeated investments in US food-tech company CookUnity, including as lead investor in a USD 47m investment round.
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Niels acted for IDC Ventures on repeated investments in Danish neobank Lunar.
Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2017
Partner, LETT (DLA Piper Denmark), 2015-2017
Attorney, LETT (DLA Piper Denmark), 2010-2015
Corporate Counsel, Pharma Medico, 2008-2010
Special counsel with Collin Biggers & Paisley, Sydney, Australia, 2006-2007
Attorney, Delacour, 2004-2008
Assistant Attorney, Delacour, 2001-2004
Member of the Board of Directors, DLA Piper Denmark
Member of the boards of directors of a number of venture funds and startups
Niels is recognized by The Legal 500 within 'Intellectual Property'.
"Niels Ankerstjerne Sloth has significant commercial understanding."
"The team is always available and offers swift action. Their recommendations in a matter is always very clear and understandable."
"Sound commercial and legal advice on trademark matters."
"He is a subject matter expert with a strong network. He has the ability to work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment, is always available and goes the extra mile for his client."
