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Technology, IT and AI

Advokatfirmaet Bull AS provides high-quality legal counsel on technology, IT, and artificial intelligence. Operating both nationally and internationally, our dedicated team combines deep technical insight with legal expertise to deliver proactive, practical solutions that help businesses navigate rapid technological and regulatory developments.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in tech compliance and major digital projects, working closely with our IP and corporate teams. The team holds a strong position in the Norwegian market, advising both domestic companies and global enterprises on safeguarding data, securing digital assets, and mitigating legal risks in the tech sector.

Core Capabilities

  • Contracts & Agreements: Negotiating and drafting IT, SaaS, data processing, and tech contracts.
  • Data Protection & GDPR: Comprehensive counsel on privacy regulations and personal data processing.
  • IP in Technology: Protecting and managing patents, software copyrights, and digital assets.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with emerging tech legislation and regulatory standards.
  • Cybersecurity & IT Security: Advising on cybersecurity frameworks and managing data breaches.
  • Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in tech-related disputes, court proceedings, and arbitrations.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Norway

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bull houses a well-known department that advises on IT transformation projects and outsourcings, with a notable strength in data protection issues such as GDPR compliance and the cross-border sharing of data. IT contracts and cloud service issues are also handled by the team. Besides catering to well-known domestic and foreign pharmaceutical and technology clients, Bull also assists public entities.

Work Highlights

  • Bull advised Nscale on joint venture negotiations with Aker as part of the establishment of the Stargate Norway partnership, which also included OpenAI.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kristian Foss
3
Kristian Foss
3
Band 3

Kristian Foss assists clients with cloud service agreements and IT outsourcing as well as procurement processes.

Kristian always provides excellent service and has a high level of understanding of our business needs as well as a commercial awareness in the Norwegian context.

He is always a pleasure to work with and is highly knowledgeable.

His ability to adapt to both legal and financial complexity, while maintaining a pragmatic, empathetic approach sets him apart in the market.

Kristian Foss stands out through his rare combination of legal precision, commercial awareness and strong interpersonal skills. He is exceptionally good at translating complex legal and structural matters into clear, actionable guidance that aligns with our strategic goals.

Kristin Haram Førde
3
Kristin Haram Førde
3
Band 3

Kristin Haram Førde is appreciated for her expertise in IT and data protection, advising on outsourcing, data sharing and SaaS platforms as well as GDPR compliance.

Kristin is an amazing lawyer with a high level of service.

She is experienced and very practical.

Her support is proactive, insightful and always aligned with our needs.

What distinguishes her from peers at other firms is not only her deep knowledge and precision, but also the way she consistently exceeds expectations.

Stian Sørensen Schilvold
3
Stian Sørensen Schilvold
3
Band 3

Stian Sørensen Schilvold advises well-known Norwegian corporates on GDPR compliance and IT-related issues.

Stian is a consistent, practical and creative legal ally with unmatched client service.

Stian is an incredible resource and business partner.

He responds to messages very promptly.

He is a reliable advisor who consistently delivers clear, practical advice and is a pleasure to work with.

Stian is always close to the business and looking ahead.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Norway

Data Protection

Kristin Haram Førde
3
Kristin Haram Førde
3
Band 3
Information Technology

Kristian Foss
3
Kristian Foss
3
Band 3
Kristin Haram Førde
3
Kristin Haram Førde
3
Band 3
Stian Sørensen Schilvold
3
Stian Sørensen Schilvold
3
Band 3

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