About

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Our lawyers have in-debth sector knowledge and long experience – among other things as legal counsel with leading technology companies such as Telenor, Tieto, Aspiro (Wimp) and HP. From us you will get assistance from experts with a practical and operational approach to technology issues.

A preferred advisor when large businesses implement complicated outsourcing projects and technology companies buy, sell or implement other company transactions – our skilled and experienced lawyers know the challenges facing you.

We have comprehensive experience within all areas of law relevant for technology, ensuring that you are given advice by a strategic team experienced in all areas of the law.

We work closely on commercial and operational decision-making processes, have in-depth knowledge of the industry and understand customer requirements. Haavind has been a major player in the IT market since the 1980s, working as a trusted advisor on Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and M&A in the IT sector. A large proportion of the projects take place across national borders and we work seamlessly with our network of international cooperative partners.

We offer a unique understanding of the industry that is actively used in the advice we provide. Several of our lawyers have comprehensive industrial expertise from leading players in the industry on both the customer and supplier sides. We use our experience to combine legal advice with commercial understanding and technical expertise.





Chambers Review

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TMT - Norway

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Haavind houses an impressive department with noted strength in the media and technology arenas. The team enjoys a strong market reputation for issues ranging from IT outsourcings, procurements and contract negotiations to GDPR compliance. Its strength in the media world ranges from broadcasting rights to film production and music-related issues. The law firm also handles media litigation. Clients equally benefit from Haavind's expertise in TMT-related M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Haavind advised Kople on the negotiation of an SaaS agreement with Driivz.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andreas Bernt
2
Andreas Bernt
2
Band 2

Andreas Bernt has impressive expertise in film production, distribution agreements and online streaming issues. He is also well placed to handle media-related litigation.

He gives fast responses and his full time to discuss topics in depth.

Andreas Bernt is a good partner to cooperate with.

3
Kari Gimmingsrud
3
Band 3

Kari Gimmingsrud leads the firm's data protection team. She boasts expertise in data privacy and information security.

Kari Gimmingsrud is very knowledgeable, effective and a pleasure to work with.

She has the unique ability to address the troubles that information security and GDPR can cause any organisation with actual solutions that are pragmatic, feasible and sustainable.

Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
U
Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
U
Up and Coming

Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen frequently advises public sector clients and corporates on IT projects, contracts and cloud services, as well as disputes.

He is quick to respond, and actively seeks to involve us in discussions to make sure he understands what is important to us and how to find the best solution within that framework.

He provides sound and relevant advice before we enter negotiations. He is a pleasant lawyer who delivers as agreed, and his highly developed interpersonal skills make him easy to work with.

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Norway

TMT: Data Protection

3
Kari Gimmingsrud
3
Band 3
TMT: Information Technology

Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
U
Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
U
Up and Coming
TMT: Media

Andreas Bernt
2
Andreas Bernt
2
Band 2

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