Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
Ranked Individuals
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Wikborg Rein is recognised as a leading law firm in large IT projects. The team regularly advises on nationwide IT procurements, outsourcings and contracts, including cloud agreements. A further strength lies in digitalisation projects and data protection, with the law firm assisting with GDPR compliance and international data transfers. Besides its robust advisory work, Wikborg Rein handles complex IT-related disputes.
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What truly sets Wikborg Rein apart is its ability to deliver clear, practical advice. It has a remarkable talent for translating legal complexity into actionable guidance that aligns with our operational needs.
The firm delivers a complete package of highly skilled lawyers in all the legal areas the business needs.
What truly distinguishes the firm is its ability to combine technical legal competence with commercial insight and strong interpersonal skills, enabling it to support the business in a pragmatic and solution-oriented way.
The team consistently demonstrates an impressive ability to quickly grasp complex issues, provides clear and practical advice and remains highly accessible and responsive.
Wikborg Rein has impressive cross-border capacities and provides commercial and on-the-spot advice.
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Rolf Riisnæs assists prominent public entities with large IT infrastructure projects, cloud service agreements and digitalisation projects across Norway.
Rolf provides clear guidance and structures, and good insight and understanding.
It is a pleasure to work with Rolf. He is an exceptional lawyer and always considers commercial aspects.
Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten is a top-tier practitioner who is often sought after for her expertise in data protection and transfers. She frequently advises international corporations.
She has good expertise and a quick understanding of problems. She always delivers good-quality work on time.
She is very practical and very aware of the business risks. She has good business acumen and is service minded.
She consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise.
She consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of our needs and ensures that the right team is assembled for each specific matter.
She possesses a high level of expertise and great experience from working with many large clients.
Leif Eirik Thrane's expertise in the IT world ranges from large outsourcings to procurements, where he advises public entities and private companies. He also assists with technology-related M&A transactions.
He is extremely experienced within our industry and truly knows his field. He also recognises when to involve colleagues with complementary expertise.
Leif combines extensive experience in software contracts with a deep commercial understanding.
He is highly responsive, proactive in negotiations and adept at simplifying intricate contractual frameworks into actionable strategies.
Arne Byberg regularly assists with contract negotiations and software procurements, with further expertise in IT-related disputes.
Arne possesses particularly deep expertise in complex IT contracts, cross-border technology transactions and data ownership structures.
Arne offers unique commercial awareness and understanding. His level of sophistication is always high, providing clear and concise advice.
Arne Byberg is skilled.
Isak Mendoza is an up-and-coming IT lawyer who assists with a wide variety of outsourcing and procurement projects, licensing and collaboration agreements and transaction-related matters.
Isak consistently asks the right questions.
He is recognised for his structured communication style and ability to clarify complex issues quickly, ensuring alignment between legal obligations and practical execution.
Isak provides prompt responses and timely turnarounds. He has a unique memory of prior consultations and processes, and delivers clear advice.
He is a smart guy with a good reputation.
His collaborative approach and readiness to engage deeply with technical aspects of projects add significant value.
Wegard Kyoo Bergli is a managing associate who is praised for his expertise in data protection, IT and cybersecurity.
Wegard is a very skilled, up-and-coming GDPR lawyer.
He has an in-depth understanding of legal issues across a variety of legal disciplines.
Wegard has a good commercial understanding and is able to give advice based on the client's needs.
Wegard is an exceptionally skilled lawyer with deep expertise in GDPR. He demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and our specific needs, which makes his advice both relevant and practical.
He is very service minded.
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