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Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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Provided by Bull
Technology and Privacy
Software and other technology are becoming increasingly complex and important. Bull helps domestic and international companies that develop and use the technology to reap the benefits.
Technology, data ownership and privacy are considered separate areas of law, but they are often closely linked. Data processing often involves personal data.
Bull can help the clients navigate domestic and international regulations and is among the law firms in Norway with the largest number of specialized privacy lawyers.
Bull’s lawyers assist with, e.g.,
- purchase and sale of software licenses and services
- software development and customisation
- SaaS (Software as a Service)
- hosting and management agreements
- cybersecurity and incident management
- data processing agreements
- export and transfer of personal data to third countries (outside EEA)
- privacy statements
- data protection/transfer impact assessments
- internal privacy control systems
- data-driven marketing (profiling, cookies, use of personal data)
- Data protection officer (DPO) as a service
Media, Entertainment and Culture
Specifically, Bull is strong within media, entertainment and culture an is involved in many major domestic and international film and TV projects.
Bull’s lawyers assist with, e.g.,
- protection and enforcement of IPR across the globe
- film and television project development, production and financing
- union/cast/crew agreements
- publishing, music and visual arts agreements
Chambers Review
Bull houses a well-known TMT department with particular expertise in the media and IT landscape. TV and film studios regularly seek the law firm's assistance with all media-related issues including production agreements. The team also 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 media, pharmaceutical and technology clients, Bull also assists public entities.
Work Highlights
- Bull assisted Aize with the development of the contractual framework for its SaaS product Aize Workspace.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bull team is thorough and is very capable in complex matters."
"The lawyers' service is top notch and their responsiveness is unparalleled; they are always prompt and attentive to every detail."
"The Bull team is thorough and is very capable in complex matters."
"The lawyers' service is top notch and their responsiveness is unparalleled; they are always prompt and attentive to every detail."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Morten Evertsen is noted for his expertise in all film and TV production-related issues, including the clearing of rights and agreement frameworks.
Kristin Haram Førde is appreciated for her expertise in IT and data protection, advising on outsourcings, data sharing and SaaS platforms as well as GDPR compliance.
Kristian Foss assists clients with cloud service agreements and IT outsourcings as well as procurement.
"Kristian is available, prepared and service-minded."
"Kristian consistently demonstrates expertise and dedication that distinguishes him."
Stian Sørensen Schilvold advises well-known Norwegian corporates on GDPR compliance and IT-related issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
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