About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Thommessen assists Norwegian and international clients in their pursuit of their business goals related to digital technology and data. Over the past 20 years we have advised our clients in most business sectors in their mission-critical projects for development, transformation, maintenance and operations of their IT and business processes.

Technology and digitalisation affect all business sectors, both in Norway and internationally. Digital solutions come with a promise of accelerated innovation, automated and more efficient business processes, increased customer satisfaction, improved customer experiences, enhanced security, etc. However, this is a complex field where it is important to control the risk elements it poses. We have deep knowledge of these risk elements from our extensive practice. This enable us to identify and address the risk elements in the contracts we draft and negotiate for our clients. We do this in a manner which takes both the customer's and the vendors' interests into account, thus enabling successful project outcomes for both parties.

We have a dedicated and top ranked team consisting of more than 10 lawyers specialised within technology and digitalisation. This team work exclusively within this field of specialisation. Our lawyers have not only the legal skills, but also the commercial and technical understanding necessary to assist businesses with embracing the digital revolution.

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Thommessen is widely considered one of Norway's top TMT law firms. Large IT outsourcings and procurements are regularly handled for its clients from the banking, technology and insurance sectors. The team also 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. Clients also benefit from the team's experience in media law, especially gaming-related mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Thommessen advised Nordea on matters connected to the procurement of services and software to replace its existing core system.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Espen A Werring
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Espen A Werring
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Espen Werring advises on a broad array of technology mandates from large IT outsourcings and SaaS agreements to IT infrastructure expansion and system implementations.

He has practical and commercial insights, and good knowledge of the industry.

There is no doubt that Espen has a broad understanding of both the commercial and practical sides of the business, in addition to possessing excellent legal skills.

Espen Werring is highly skilled and good at explaining the consequences of different scenarios. He is very good at building relationships and is easy to work with.

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

He knows his stuff and is quick to respond. He is pragmatic in the sense that he gives a straight answer and instant feedback.

He is skilled and good at building client relationships.

Christopher has a good commercial business understanding.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Espen A Werring
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Espen A Werring
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Band 1
Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen
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Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen
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Band 2

Members

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Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Chemicals

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Health Care

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

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