About

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Information technology (IT) and digital solutions are the backbone of most modern business activity and closely integrated with the company's business processes. IT-contracts, data protection and cloud services are core to all current business development.

We assist our clients in IT-sourcing and procurement processes and have market leading experience in software development and implementation contracts, outsourcing and cloud services. We work on all types of IT agreements and have assisted in the revision of the Government Standard Terms and Conditions for IT Procurement (SSA), which are the most frequently used IT model agreements in Norway even among private companies.

All companies process personal data. We have market leading knowledge and experience in all aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We provide business oriented and practical advice to clients in IT-contracts, product development, GDPR compliance projects and data breach scenarios and with regard to data processing agreements and transfer of personal data to third countries.

Wikborg Rein's Technology and Digitalization team also has wide experience in technology licensing and distribution agreements and in related areas such as marketing law. We regularly assist in technology transactions, and work closely with our highly skilled M&A team and IPR team.

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TMT - Norway

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wikborg Rein is sought after by clients for its strength 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 IT-related disputes. The law firm is a particular go-to for public sector clients as well as corporates from a broad range of industries.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rolf Riisnæs
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Rolf Riisnæs
S
Senior Statespeople

Rolf Riisnæs assists prominent public entities with large IT infrastructure projects, cloud service agreements and digitalisation projects across Norway.

Rolf Riisnæs is super pragmatic.

Leif Eirik Thrane
1
Leif Eirik Thrane
1
Band 1

Leif Eirik Thrane's expertise in the IT world ranges from large outsourcings to procurements, where he advises public entities and private companies. He also assists with technology-related M&A transactions.

Leif is very efficient and business-oriented. He has a high working capacity, good social skills and is pleasant to work with.

He is extremely skilled, commercial and pragmatic.

He is my first choice in Norway with regard to TMT. He has excellent sector knowledge, a strong commercial sense and stellar execution every time.

Leif Eirik Thrane is extraordinary.

Arne Byberg
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Arne Byberg
2
Band 2

Arne Byberg regularly assists with contract negotiations and software procurements, with further expertise in IT-related disputes.

Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten
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Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten
2
Band 2

Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten is often sought after for her expertise in data protection and transfers. She frequently advises international corporates.

Gry always reverts quickly and is very pleasant to work with and a great discussion partner. Her knowledge of the legal area and commercial background as an in-house lawyer makes her a great adviser.

Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten is highly skilled and delivers on time and with good quality.

Gry is a true expert in her field. She has the ability to explain complex legal issues in a convincing and easy-to-understand manner.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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Norway

TMT: Data Protection

Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten
2
Gry Cathrine Steen Hvidsten
2
Band 2
TMT: Information Technology

Rolf Riisnæs
S
Rolf Riisnæs
S
Senior Statespeople
Leif Eirik Thrane
1
Leif Eirik Thrane
1
Band 1
Arne Byberg
2
Arne Byberg
2
Band 2

Members

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Gry Hvidsten

Hanna Beyer Olaussen

Head of Department

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