Information Technology | Europe

Simonsen Vogt Wiig houses one of Norway's first-class IT practices. The team is particularly renowned for its excellence in complex procurements and the establishment of platforms. Digitalisation projects, cloud transformations and the implementation of nationwide IT infrastructures also fall within the law firm's outstanding offering. An additional strength lies in the handling of product launches for prominent international technology companies and fintech-related mandates. Its team members also regularly advise on data protection issues, including proceedings in front of Norway's Data Protection Authority.

Thommessen is widely considered one of Norway's top IT law firms. Large outsourcings and procurements are regularly handled for its clients from the banking, technology and insurance sectors. The team offers strength in IT contract negotiations, including SaaS and master service agreements. GDPR compliance, cybersecurity and international data transfers equally fall within the law firm's excellent offering. Fintech mandates and system implementations constitute further strengths of Thommessen.

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.

Føyen is widely respected for its excellent technology offering. The team frequently advises on large IT procurements, contracts and outsourcings as well as ERP system implementations. IT product launches and digitalisation projects are also handled by the law firm, as is GDPR compliance. Føyen also assists with cloud computing mandates. Another field of expertise is telecommunications, with the team assisting with nationwide 5G and fibre network rollouts.

Haavind houses an impressive department with noted strength in the technology arena. The team enjoys a strong market reputation for issues ranging from IT outsourcing, procurements and contract negotiations to GDPR compliance. Clients equally benefit from Haavind's expertise in tech-related M&A.

Selmer's technology practice is noted for its experience in outsourcing and procurement matters, with a particular strength in ERP projects. The firm has additional expertise in the handling of complex IT-related disputes. Clients also benefit from the law firm's capabilities in data protection, regulatory and compliance issues. Its client base comprises software developers and IT service providers.

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.

Bull houses a well-known department that advises on IT transformation projects and outsourcings, with a notable strength in data protection issues such as GDPR compliance and the cross-border sharing of data. IT contracts and cloud service issues are also handled by the team. Besides catering to well-known domestic and foreign pharmaceutical and technology clients, Bull also assists public entities.

Hjort houses a well-reputed team with expertise across telecommunications and IT. The law firm regularly advises on nationwide procurements, framework agreements and the launch of new IT solutions, as well as new IT infrastructure acquisitions. GDPR compliance and data protection issues are also handled by the law firm. State-owned companies and service and network providers are key clients of Hjort.

Schjødt has strength across technology, data protection and telecommunications law. The law firm advises IT companies on a range of commercial agreements and contracts, in addition to data breaches and data privacy compliance issues, including AI-related matters. The lawyers also assist telecommunications entities with large network infrastructure projects, joint venture set-ups and regulatory topics.

CMS Kluge houses a well-reputed practice that regularly advises public bodies and private companies on the procurement of IT services as well as cloud framework agreements. Blockchain projects, data transfer projects and impact assessments are also handled by the team. Clients also benefit from CMS Kluge's international office network.

Kvale offers particular strength in telecommunications law, assisting with regulatory as well as contentious matters. Furthermore, clients benefit from Kvale's expertise in large GDPR compliance projects and data usage for new internet-based products. The law firm also handles licensing agreements, digitalisation projects and tech-related M&A transactions.