Ranking tables

Data Protection | Europe

Norway

The below Data Protection rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Norway. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Eva Jarbekk
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    Eva Jarbekk
    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Eva Jarbekk is widely appreciated as one of Norway's top data protection practitioners, working on GDPR compliance and proceedings before the Data Protection Authority.

  2. Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten
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    Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Malin Tønseth
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    Malin Tønseth
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Malin Tønseth is a market-leading practitioner who is highly revered in all data protection issues, from GDPR compliance to data breaches and cybersecurity.

  4. Thomas Olsen
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    Thomas Olsen
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Thomas Olsen is widely considered one of Norway's top data protection experts. He advises on GDPR compliance and represents clients in front of data protection authorities.

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Band 2

  1. Kari Gimmingsrud
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    Kari Gimmingsrud
    Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
    Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Kari Gimmingsrud leads the firm's data protection team. She boasts expertise in data privacy and information security.

  2. Rune Opdahl
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    Rune Opdahl
    Wiersholm
    Wiersholm | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 3

  1. Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen
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    Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen is highly active in a variety of IT mandates, including contract negotiations, procurement processes, data protection and cybersecurity matters.

  2. Jens Christian Gjesti
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    Jens Christian Gjesti
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Kristin Haram Førde
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    Kristin Haram Førde
    Advokatfirmaet Bull AS
    Advokatfirmaet Bull AS | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Kristin Haram Førde is appreciated for her expertise in IT and data protection, advising on outsourcing, data sharing and SaaS platforms as well as GDPR compliance.

  4. Hanne Pernille Gulbrandsen
    Deloitte Advokatfirma AS | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 3
  5. Jan Sandtrø
    Advokat Jan Sandtrø | Data Protection
    2026 | Band 3

Associates to watch

  1. Wegard Kyoo Bergli
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Data Protection
    2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Wegard Kyoo Bergli is a managing associate who is praised for his expertise in data protection, IT and cybersecurity.