TMT | Europe

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.

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.

Føyen is widely respected for its excellent technology offering. The team frequently advises on large IT procurements, contracts and outsourcings as well as ERP system implementations. IT product launches and digitalisation projects are also handled by the law firm, as is GDPR compliance. Føyen also assists with cloud computing mandates. Another field of expertise is telecommunications, with the team assisting with nationwide 5G and fibre network rollouts.

Haavind houses an impressive department with noted strength in the media and technology arenas. The team enjoys a strong market reputation for handling large IT outsourcings and procurements, acting for domestic and foreign technology and energy companies. Contract negotiations and GDPR compliance are equally handled by the law firm. Its strength in the media world ranges from broadcasting rights to film production and music-related issues. The law firm also handles media litigation. Clients equally benefit from Haavind's expertise in TMT-related M&A transactions.

Selmer fields a technology-focused practice which is noted for its experience in outsourcing and procurement matters, with a particular strength in ERP projects. Additional expertise lies in the handling of complex IT-related disputes. Clients also benefit from the law firm's capabilities in data protection, regulatory and compliance issues. Broadcasting rights and media licensing agreements fall within the law firm's offering. Its client base comprises software developers, IT service providers and media outlets.

Wiersholm is held in high esteem for its strength in all areas of TMT. The team is particularly active in large and nationwide IT outsourcings, licensing agreements and procurement. GDPR compliance and data processing as well as digitalisation projects are also handled by the law firm. Wiersholm also houses a well-reputed media practice, advising on distribution agreements, marketing law and television production. Additional strength lies in its handling of contentious matters across the field of TMT. Prominent international technology companies, public entities and domestic retailers beside market-leading media outlets belong to Wiersholm's client roster.

Hjort houses a well-reputed team with expertise across media and telecommunications law as well as IT. The team regularly advises on broadcasting agreements, football rights, marketing for media companies and media-related disputes. A further strength lies in IT mandates ranging from nationwide procurements to framework agreements and the launch of new IT solutions, as well as new IT infrastructure acquisitions. GDPR compliance and data protection issues are also handled by the law firm. Media houses, state-owned companies and service and network providers are key clients of Hjort.

Schjødt has strength across IT, media and telecommunications law. The team regularly advises on large network infrastructure projects across Norway and beyond and also assists with MVNO transitions. Its expertise in proceedings regarding telecommunications networks further strengthens the law firm's offering. Clients also benefit from the team's strong expertise in media-related work including libel and defamation mandates. Schjødt also handles joint venture set-ups for telecommunications companies. Large media outlets, telecommunications providers and software companies belong to Schjødt's strong client roster.

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.

Kvale offers particular strength in telecommunications law, assisting with regulatory as well as contentious matters. Furthermore, clients benefit from Kvale's expertise in large GDPR compliance projects and data usage for new internet-based products. The law firm also handles licensing agreements, digitalisation projects and TMT-related M&A transactions. Another area of expertise lies in marketing law and film production-related issues. Clients from the energy, technology and telecommunications sectors often seek the law firm's assistance.

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.

CMS Kluge houses a well-reputed TMT practice. The team regularly advises public bodies and private companies on the procurement of IT services as well as cloud framework agreements. Blockchain projects, data transfer projects and impact assessments are also handled by the team. Additionally, the law firm shows strength in media disputes and agreements, acting for publishers and TV production companies, among others. Clients also benefit from CMS Kluge's international office network.

Ræder Bing Law Firm is recognised for its strength in media law, often representing clients in media litigation pertaining to copyright and IP law. The team also enjoys a strong standing among TV and film production companies. Music streaming issues, e-gaming and broadcasting agreements equally fall within the law firm's expertise. Other areas covered by the law firm include ICT agreements, IT procurements and data security.