TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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About
Provided by Kvale Advokatfirma DA
Kvale's TMT 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.
Chambers Review
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 TMT-related M&A transactions. Another area of expertise lies in marketing law and film production-related issues. Clients from the energy, technology and telecommunications sectors often seek the law firm's assistance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kvale provides high-quality advice and very fast response. The law firm has a very experienced team."
"The law firm gives clear, helpful and immediately actionable advice."
"Kvale combines an in-depth understanding of Norwegian and EU law with an excellent understanding of business needs."
"Kvale provides high-quality advice and very fast response. The law firm has a very experienced team."
"The law firm gives clear, helpful and immediately actionable advice."
"Kvale combines an in-depth understanding of Norwegian and EU law with an excellent understanding of business needs."
Notable Practitioners
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 responds in a timely fashion. His advice is clear and actionable."
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 finds good, commercial and viable approaches. He communicates in a good way and is very flexible and diligent."
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