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Provided by Monica Syrdal
EU/EEA and competition law
Intellectual property rights
Media and Entertainment
Privacy law and General Data and Protection Rights
Technology and Digitalization
Corporate and Transactions (M&A)
2010: Partner, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2008 – 2009: Managing Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2000 – 2008: Attorney, In-house counsel in Telenor, Telenor ASA
1999 – 2000: Attorney, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen
1998 – 1999: EFTA Surveillance Authority, Department of Competition and State aid
1997 – 1998: Deputy Judge, Nedre Romerike District Court
1996 – 1997: Associate, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen
Leader of The Norwegian Bar Association’s legislative committee on European and Competition law
The Norwegian Bar Association
The Norwegian Copyright Association
Syrdal is highly recommend in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Rights and TMT by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
In 2022, Monica was ranked as an IP Start by MangingIP in Trademark and Copyright, as well as being named in the Top 250 Women in IP.
Monica Syrdal receives notable praise for her copyright expertise, frequently advising media clients on topics such as music and TV distribution rights. Sources say: “She has great industry knowledge and her experience within this field is extensive. She is very proactive and keeps us updated on the legislation.”
Chambers and Partners
Provided by Chambers
Monica Syrdal of Hjort assists clients from the TMT sector with copyright issues and is particularly well known for handling matters relating to the media sector. She also has experience in anti-counterfeiting matters, trade mark disputes and licensing agreements.
Provided by Chambers
"Monica Syrdal is punctual, follows deadlines and is efficient. She understands both the commercial and legal issues."
"Monica Syrdal is punctual, follows deadlines and is efficient. She understands both the commercial and legal issues."
