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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Simonsen Vogt Wiig's TMT Practice
Simonsen Vogt Wiig is widely acknowledged by clients and peers for its leading TMT practice. The firm is the only firm in Norway that has a broad coverage in all TMT areas, IT, media, telecom and data protection.
The team serves as regular counsel for major Norwegian media players and have also significantly increased the business within data protection in the last couple of years.
Chambers Review
Simonsen Vogt Wiig houses one of Norway's first-class TMT practices. The team is particularly renowned for its excellence in complex IT 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 GDPR compliance and proceedings in front of Norway's Data Protection Authority. It has further expertise in media law mandates including broadcasting rights.
Work Highlights
- Simonsen Vogt Wiig assisted One Grid Operation with the procurement of a platform for managing smart power grids.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a unique ability to blend legal expertise with the understanding of our business and the technology landscape."
"The technology team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig provides exceptional services. The law firm's expertise and commitment to protecting our interests keep exceeding expectations."
"Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a team of experienced experts who handle matters within short timelines."
"The team covers cross-border issues very well, and is responsive and always available."
"The law firm's detailed knowledge and service-minded approach is impressive."
"Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a unique ability to blend legal expertise with the understanding of our business and the technology landscape."
"The technology team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig provides exceptional services. The law firm's expertise and commitment to protecting our interests keep exceeding expectations."
"Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a team of experienced experts who handle matters within short timelines."
"The team covers cross-border issues very well, and is responsive and always available."
"The law firm's detailed knowledge and service-minded approach is impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Espen Tøndel remains one of Norway's top telecommunications experts, and regularly advises on national roaming agreements and network access negotiations.
"Espen Tøndel has longstanding experience in the telecoms sector. He has a hands-on approach and is service-minded."
"Besides his legal skills, Espen has a very good understanding of business. He is very pleasant to work with."
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.
"Thomas Olsen is extremely knowledgeable and very service-minded."
Malin Tønseth is particularly active in all data protection issues from GDPR compliance to data breaches and cybersecurity.
"Malin Tønseth is always on top of the latest developments and has a cross-border understanding of the subject matters."
"Malin has a longstanding background with large industrial companies, so she is very practical."
Tor Stokke has a strong presence in IT mandates ranging from new IT platform establishments to procurements and contract negotiations.
Trine Vabog enters the rankings as a result of her noteworthy activity in the IT space. She is well placed to assist with the procurement of ERP systems and data analytics platforms.
"Trine is very quick and responsive, and will always go the extra mile to ensure a high-quality service."
"Her excellent expertise and ability to foresee challenges are invaluable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Camilla Hagelien
Hedda B. Heier
Hugo Berg Otterlei
Marit Stubø Jorde
Nicholas Foss Barbantonis
Nicolai Halbo
Head of Department
Rune Ljostad
Torunn Hellvik Olsen
Trine Vabog
Øyvind Akerholt