Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
Ranked Individuals
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Kvale's team advise a number of industry leaders in electronic communications, digital media, software development as well as a number of other sectors that rely on technology. We help clients across all sectors with ongoing digitalization processes, as well as data protection and cyber security issues.
Within the telecoms sector, our lawyers have worked closely with mobile-network operators and broadband suppliers. We advise key industry companies with regulatory matters, sector-specific market regulation, data protection, contracts, transactions and interaction with the authorities.
We advise on traditional IT issues, including development and use of software, use of open sourceand in- and out-sourcing. Building on this expertise, we are also engaged in drafting and negotiating contracts relating to sharing of data, establishing and operating co-operative platforms, including application of IoT. We also work with clients who are developing on-line platforms for distribution of both digital and traditional services and have extensive experience with electronic commerce for both B2C and B2B.
Our team of lawyers possesses in-depth knowledge of the media and entertainment industry. We assist with distribution of digital content
and clearing of rights issues. Kvale also provides advise in connection with arts and entertainment and our clients include museums, record and publishing companies, artists and entertainers.
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Kvale offers particular strength in telecommunications law, assisting with regulatory as well as contentious matters. Furthermore, clients benefit from Kvale's expertise in large GDPR compliance projects and data usage for new internet-based products. The law firm also handles licensing agreements, digitalisation projects and tech-related M&A transactions.
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Kvale is highly accessible and genuinely committed to understanding our challenges as a client.
Kvale offers an excellent quality of work. The team is very accessible and easy to work with.
The team is always available when needed.
The team demonstrates strong knowledge in the field and a practical approach.
Kvale’s data protection and technology team combines deep legal expertise with a strong commercial understanding of how complex regulatory frameworks impact innovative technology businesses.
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Top-ranked Per-Kaare Svendsen is recognised for his strength in telecommunications mandates ranging from disputes and damages claims to licensing agreements. He is well versed in regulatory issues.
Per-Kaare Svendsen is always looking for the relevant details.
Jens Christian Gjesti regularly advises on large GDPR compliance projects and international data transfers, where he acts for well-known domestic and foreign energy and technology companies. He is also adept at handling contentious and regulatory matters for telecommunications companies.
Jens Christian is very skilled in a complex environment and understands how to communicate complex matters in simple language for non-legal people.
He is extremely smart and pleasant to work with.
He has a very high level of knowledge within telecoms.
Jens Christian Gjesti is nice to work with.
He has one of the most commercial legal mindsets in Norway.
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Per-Kaare Svendsen
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