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Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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+47 2282 7500About
Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Information technology (IT) and digital solutions are the backbone of most modern business activity and closely integrated with the company's business processes. IT-contracts, data protection and cloud services are core to all current business development.
We assist our clients in IT-sourcing and procurement processes and have market leading experience in software development and implementation contracts, outsourcing and cloud services. We work on all types of IT agreements and have assisted in the revision of the Government Standard Terms and Conditions for IT Procurement (SSA), which are the most frequently used IT model agreements in Norway even among private companies.
All companies process personal data. We have market leading knowledge and experience in all aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We provide business oriented and practical advice to clients in IT-contracts, product development, GDPR compliance projects and data breach scenarios and with regard to data processing agreements and transfer of personal data to third countries.
Wikborg Rein's Technology and Digitalization team also has wide experience in technology licensing and distribution agreements and in related areas such as marketing law. We regularly assist in technology transactions, and work closely with our highly skilled M&A team and IPR team.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein is sought after by clients for its strength 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 IT-related disputes. The law firm is a particular go-to for public sector clients as well as corporates from a broad range of industries.
Work Highlights
- Wikborg Rein advised Aker Solutions on a Schrems-II and Transfer Impact Assessment project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wikborg Rein are always available and provide prompt feedback."
"The law firm has expertise in many areas. The team members complement each other and build on each other's competencies when problems cross various legal and regulatory areas."
"The law firm is well prepared, responsive and able to work to our timelines."
"The law firm is able to help with complex matters, with a focus on providing advice that suits the company."
"Wikborg Rein are always available and provide prompt feedback."
"The law firm has expertise in many areas. The team members complement each other and build on each other's competencies when problems cross various legal and regulatory areas."
"The law firm is well prepared, responsive and able to work to our timelines."
"The law firm is able to help with complex matters, with a focus on providing advice that suits the company."
Notable Practitioners
Highly appreciated adviser Rolf Riisnæs assists prominent public entities with large IT infrastructure projects, cloud service agreements and digitalisation projects across Norway, with further expertise in data protection.
"He always strives for balanced advice, considering not only the client's needs but also the impacts on all parties involved."
"Rolf is very knowledgeable and able to explain the complexities in a very understandable way."
"Rolf Riisnæs is able to give understandable explanations and advice on complex matters."
Arne Byberg regularly assists with contract negotiations and software procurements, with further expertise in IT-related disputes. He joined Wikborg Rein from Haavind in August 2024.
"Arne has outstanding legal and commercial skills."
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 moved from Haavind to Wikborg Rein in September 2024.
"Leif Eirik Thrane always delivers with speed and a unique commercial awareness."
"Leif demonstrates and balances his willingness to take risks in order to achieve the best possible settlement in an outstanding manner."
"Leif is very industry-focused, with a great understanding of the commercial realities."
"He offers an impressive service level, very good commercial understanding and to-the-point legal advice."
Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten joins the rankings this year due to her expertise in data protection and transfers. She frequently advises international corporates.
"Gry is customer-focused."
"Gry provides fast and sophisticated advice, taking into consideration the commercial aspects. She understands the industry and also understands how to push for change without losing track of the commercial aspects."
"She is able to keep an overview while going into the important details of complex cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Gry Hvidsten
Hanna Beyer Olaussen
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