Department profile
Wiersholm

Information Technology

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Wiersholm

Rankings

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Information Technology - Norway

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wiersholm is particularly active in large and nationwide IT outsourcings, licensing agreements and procurement. GDPR compliance and data processing, as well as digitalisation projects, are also handled by the law firm. Additional strength lies in its handling of contentious matters across the field of IT. Prominent international technology companies, public entities and domestic retailers belong to Wiersholm's client roster.

Strengths

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  • Wiersholm is business minded and practical in its guidance.

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  • Its practical and purpose-driven approach makes the team great for handling complex matters.

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  • Wiersholm's advice is consistently clear, well-structured and easy to apply in practice. The team combines legal precision with an ability to communicate complex matters in a straightforward and pedagogical manner.

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  • Wiersholm has broad expertise, sufficient resources and market knowledge.

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  • The team demonstrates a fantastic overview of contract details combined with hard-nosed negotiation skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rune Opdahl
    Band 3Rune Opdahl

    Rune Opdahl

    Rune Opdahl regularly advises on IT contracts, with particular expertise in outsourcing. He is also strong in data protection, especially with data processing and collections, and related disputes with authorities.

    • He is highly commercially minded and provides great business advice.

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  • Band 3Hans Erik Johnsen
    Band 3Hans Erik Johnsen

    Hans Erik Johnsen

    Hans Erik Johnsen regularly handles IT procurement mandates. He has experience drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements.

    • He is very service minded, responsive, highly knowledgeable and practical in his approach.

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    • Hans Erik Johnsen is a hard-nosed negotiator with a keen eye for detail, seeking commercially sensible solutions for his clients.

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    • He understands client needs as well as the market. He sees the opportunities and the risks.

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  • Band 3Theresa Schumacher Walberg
    Band 3Theresa Schumacher Walberg

    Theresa Schumacher Walberg

    Theresa Schumacher Walberg is acknowledged for her IT expertise, regularly assisting with the review of IT contracts as well as agreements pertaining to nationwide 5G networks.

    • She is highly skilled with extensive expertise in technology.

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Ranked Individuals at Wiersholm (4)

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