Monica Syrdal

Practice Areas

EU/EEA and competition law

Intellectual property rights

Media and Entertainment

Privacy law and General Data and Protection Rights

Technology and Digitalization

Corporate and Transactions (M&A)

Career

2010: Partner, Advokatfirmaet Hjort

2008 – 2009: Managing Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort

2000 – 2008: Attorney, In-house counsel in Telenor, Telenor ASA

1999 – 2000: Attorney, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen

1998 – 1999: EFTA Surveillance Authority, Department of Competition and State aid

1997 – 1998: Deputy Judge, Nedre Romerike District Court

1996 – 1997: Associate, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen

Professional Memberships

Leader of The Norwegian Bar Association’s legislative committee on European and Competition law

The Norwegian Bar Association

The Norwegian Copyright Association

Personal

Syrdal is highly recommend in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Rights and TMT by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

In 2022, Monica was ranked as an IP Start by MangingIP in Trademark and Copyright, as well as being named in the Top 250 Women in IP.

Monica Syrdal receives notable praise for her copyright expertise, frequently advising media clients on topics such as music and TV distribution rights. Sources say: “She has great industry knowledge and her experience within this field is extensive. She is very proactive and keeps us updated on the legislation.”

Chambers and Partners