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Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Thommessen assists Norwegian and international clients in their pursuit of their business goals related to digital technology and data. Over the past 20 years we have advised our clients in most business sectors in their mission-critical projects for development, transformation, maintenance and operations of their IT and business processes.
Technology and digitalisation affect all business sectors, both in Norway and internationally. Digital solutions come with a promise of accelerated innovation, automated and more efficient business processes, increased customer satisfaction, improved customer experiences, enhanced security, etc. However, this is a complex field where it is important to control the risk elements it poses. We have deep knowledge of these risk elements from our extensive practice. This enable us to identify and address the risk elements in the contracts we draft and negotiate for our clients. We do this in a manner which takes both the customer's and the vendors' interests into account, thus enabling successful project outcomes for both parties.
We have a dedicated and top ranked team consisting of more than 10 lawyers specialised within technology and digitalisation. This team work exclusively within this field of specialisation. Our lawyers have not only the legal skills, but also the commercial and technical understanding necessary to assist businesses with embracing the digital revolution.
Chambers Review
Thommessen is widely considered one of Norway's top TMT law firms. Large IT outsourcings and procurements are regularly handled for its clients from the banking, technology and insurance sectors. The team also offers strength in IT contract negotiations including SaaS and master service agreements. GDPR compliance, cybersecurity and international data transfers equally fall within the law firm's excellent offering. Fintech mandates and system implementations constitute further strengths of Thommessen. Clients also benefit from the team's experience in media law, especially gaming-related mandates.
Work Highlights
- Thommessen advised Eika Gruppen on the outsourcing of its core digital banking services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thommessen's knowledge and ability to deliver is really impressive."
"The lawyers have a good overview of both international and national legislation and regulatory frameworks. They are also very capable in terms of strategy and negotiation skills."
"The service from Thommessen is high quality. The lawyers are reliable, understand our business and are a great team."
"Thommessen cover a broad range of legal topics and have good business understanding."
"The law firm has a strong ability to translate technical problems into legal solutions."
"Thommessen's knowledge and ability to deliver is really impressive."
"The lawyers have a good overview of both international and national legislation and regulatory frameworks. They are also very capable in terms of strategy and negotiation skills."
"The service from Thommessen is high quality. The lawyers are reliable, understand our business and are a great team."
"Thommessen cover a broad range of legal topics and have good business understanding."
"The law firm has a strong ability to translate technical problems into legal solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Espen Werring advises on a broad array of technology mandates from large IT outsourcings and SaaS agreements to IT infrastructure expansion and system implementations. He also assists with GDPR compliance.
"Espen is the best in Norway in this area of expertise in terms of his knowledge, his ability to work hard, his network and the way he leads projects."
"Espen is a strategic adviser with an overview of national and international trends."
"He is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with."
Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen is highly active in a variety of IT mandates including GDPR compliance, procurement mandates, contract negotiations and fintech issues as well as cybersecurity.
"Christopher is very responsive and definitely practically-minded to help find business-friendly solutions to our issues."
"He has a sharp legal mind."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Norway
Members
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Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Chemicals
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Health Care
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
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