‘I have been working with Haavind for 15 years and they have always been delivering to the highest standards both when it come to content as well as way of working. This goes for the team and the individuals.’

‘The best feature of Haavind is that the team has a very strong understanding of the IT sector and is therefore capable of delivering advice that is to the point.’

‘The lawyer at Haavind that stands out the most is Leif Thrane. Very competent, high attention and to the point.’

‘Highly skilled team, a good mix of experienced and more newly educated lawyers.’

‘Leif Eirik Thrane and Isak Mendoza have extensive legal knowledge, and they also have a great understanding of technology enabling them to quickly dig into demanding matters involving complex technology and complex legal questions. They have excellent negotiation skills, and manage to maintain a good dialogue with counterparties based on trust and respect.’

‘Authentic and personal attention and service, in addition to excellent legal expertise.’

‘I work mostly with Kari Gimmingsrud. She is always available for us. Kari has the ability of both being really highly skilled and competent in relevant laws and regulations and at the same time also having a good business insight, being able to give clear and good advice back to us in a timely manner.’

‘Key practical and theoretical knowledge of privacy, tech law and data protection.’

‘Malin Tønseth and Thomas Olsen; both deliver great work.’

‘Great team. Understand both technology and legal. Explain legal issues in an understandable way. Easy to work with!’

‘Good knowledge of IT contract structure. Very good knowledge of IT contract and negotiation practices in Scandinavia and Europe.’

‘I am absolutely delighted with the exceptional services provided by the technology legal team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig. Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s unique ability to seamlessly blend legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business landscape makes them an invaluable partner for anyone seeking top-tier advice in this field. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to protecting the client’s interest keep exceeding my expectations!’

‘Trine Vabog, whose extensive experience in technology matters makes her the ultimate adviser. Her excellent expertise and ability to foresee challenges have proven invaluable to me. If you need guidance in these fields, Trine’s knowledge and dedication are second to none.’

‘We work mostly with Espen Tøndel who has an excellent understanding of business and legal skills, and at the same time, he takes the ball and makes things happen. We have also worked with Nicolai Halbo who is the IT expert and go-to man in the market.’

‘Øyvind Akerholt is also an exceptional technology legal adviser. If you’re seeking an expert who combines academic excellence with real-world experience and a winning attitude, Øyvind Akerholt is the name to trust.’

‘The team is practical, hands-on and experienced.’

‘I think Christopher Clausen is really impressive.’

‘The team knows the business and industry, and they are easy to work with.’

‘Ane Lerheim Mossige has an incisive and pragmatic edge.’

‘Very good knowledge about market practice and excellent legal skills.’

‘Highly qualified, very good business understanding and excellent profile within the industry/sector.’

‘The best firm in Norway based on their many years of experience. They have broad experience with technology contracts and have specific advice to avoid pitfalls in the types of contracts.’

‘Very responsible and competent resource. Stian Karlsen is easy to work with, very professional with regard to advising us and extremely fast, providing what he promises to do.’

‘The team delivers services of very high quality. They are proactive, solution-oriented, efficient, available and very conscious of quality.’

‘The individuals we work with are always available and provide high-quality legal advice within short deadlines. They are extremely service-minded and professional.’

‘We would particularly like to mention Rune Opdahl and Hans Erik Johnsen. They both have unique and deep sector knowledge and are very service-minded. They are professional and have high ethical standards. They are also very pleasant and fun to work with.’

‘We would also like to give some attention to Carl Emil Bull-Berg. He stands out as a very competent associate within privacy, with impressive sector knowledge considering he is at an early stage in his career. We are very satisfied with Carl Emil as a part of the privacy team.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the market and the industry.’

‘Hans Erik Johnsen is especially excellent. He is hands-on, practical and has good legal knowledge.’

‘Capable of taking a proactive role in our process. Able to control a complicated process with high speed and many variables. Extreme fast response to changes.’

‘They are exceptionally well versed in GDPR regulations, demonstrating a profound understanding of this intricate field. Their comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience make them an invaluable asset in ensuring compliance and data protection.’

‘I would like to specifically mention Hanna Beyer Olaussen and Wegard Kyoo Bergli. The two have been part of the core team working for us as the customer – they are always available and quick in their response. Wegard in particular is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on data privacy legislation and changes in the current landscape.’

‘Several of the partners and senior advisers have valid and lengthy experience from large international industrial companies which is unique when it comes to data protection compliance.’

‘International industry background, they make a good team and support each other while serving the client. Very approachable and eager to serve.’

‘Great ability to provide support on cross-border data privacy topics, specifically for Norwegian actors with a presence in China.’

‘Gry Hvidsten and Wegard Kyoo Bergli are excellent for privacy advice.’

‘Rolf Riisnæs is an outstanding legal adviser. His ability to communicate complicated legal issues in a practical and easy manner is unique.’

‘The resources from WR has shown an extraordinary capability to understand difficult technological subjects and how they relate to each other, and how different legal topics such as GDPR come into hand. They have also been able to give direct and concrete advice. The collaboration has been excellent and they have always produced the result within the agreed time frame.’

‘Excellent knowledge about the market, gives pragmatic, straightforward advice, good sense of risks, super nice to work with and takes great care.’

‘Best in class IT contracts team, which have very quickly gotten up to speed on industry-specific aspects.’

‘Beatrice Ignacius – excellent lawyer with great communication skills.’

‘They give great advice and do their best to take down the risks when they uncover potential threats. They have a great understanding of both private and government-run operations.’

‘Knut Fiane: Resourceful, takes advantage of the strength of their entire team and practice. Great people skills and can set himself in the position of both the client and the opposite side. Fast thinker and profound knowledge when it comes to strategic thinking and contracts.’

‘Jostein Ramse stands out by always being very thorough in his work combined with being speedy in his responses. He is very good at complex services/consulting contracts, specifically knowledgeable within agile contracting.’

‘Good area and industry knowledge. Good contacts.’

‘Knut Fiane is our go-to for all contract work and strategy where we need a second opinion, drafting of completely new contract sets or negotiation support. He not only excellently balances legal and commercial considerations, but has great operational understanding. His associate Fredrik Hartvoll Jarbo shows great promise and is great to work with.’

‘The combination of cutting-edge legal expertise, solid industry knowledge and commercial understanding make Kvale able to contribute to a successful transaction process.’

‘A huge shout out to Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer.’

‘The team consist of highly competent individuals. They succeed in giving us attention despite our small size. They grow with the customer, and have valuable connections in other global regions.’

‘They succeed in working in an informal, but still very dedicated and effective way. The assignments are delivered quickly and with good accuracy regarding the problems they are expected to solve.’

‘The Schjødt team is second to none in the region. Standout practitioners with great industry knowledge.’

‘Øyvind Eidissen is phenomenal. He is thorough and swift, considers both the legal and commercial implications and understands that to the client everything is inevitably a matter of risk vs. reward. Sound and no-nonsense legal advice that enables the client to act efficiently and make a well-founded business decision is key.’

‘Excellent practical and commercial advice. They have made an effort to know our business and provide advice tailored to that, and the intended stakeholders.’

‘Kaare Risung is an excellent lawyer who thinks outside the legal box and is prepared to always give constructive and useful commercial advice and put himself on the line to ensure that he is supporting us in the way we require. I have worked with Kaare for years, and he is absolutely one of the team now!’

‘Halvor Manshaus is an exceptional lawyer who is extremely bright and particularly astute in providing innovative and strategic advice to clients in complex and challenging TMT cases. He is an exceptional advocate and calm under pressure.’

‘Eva Jarbekk leads the firm’s privacy and data protection team. Eva knows the regulatory landscape very well and is highly skilled and pleasant to work with. She has done outstanding work for us.’

‘Øyvind Eidissen is an outstanding representative for the firm. He works together with you in a smooth and efficient way with solid knowledge of the matter in discussion combined with an innovative approach, seeking solutions to difficult subjects.’

‘Inge Brodersen and Halvor Manshaus are excellent advisers within technology and dispute resolution, with great strategic skills, experience and deep knowledge of the industry.’

‘Shows strong ability to advise in an integrated manner on topics across multiple areas.’

‘Innovative, pragmatic and easy to work with. Good at sparring and creative discussions.’

‘The team has experience and competence which complement each other very well and which enable them to find good solutions to the most difficult cases.’

‘The team is led by the lawyer who I feel is the most experienced in the area, at least in Norway, Jacob Møller.’

‘Friendly and responsive lawyers providing very focused, pragmatic and commercially sound advice. All based on top industry knowledge.’

‘Kjetil Wick Sætre is a very skilled managing associate who has really good insight in complex issues involving privacy, data protection and GDPR.’

‘Lars Kristian Sande is our go-to guy in complex TMT transactions. Really stands out among others as very commercial, legally skilled and experienced. Truly the lawyer you want to have at your side.’

‘Very solid and competent, and always alert.’

‘Strong TMT practice with broad expertise. They have built up a strong team over time.’

‘Jacob Møller brings a wealth of experience and is particularly good in M&A transactions.’

‘Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS is absolutely a fantastic solution partner with sharp sector knowledge and smart commercial approach.’

‘Kristin Haram Førde is an exceptional lawyer with a strong commercial mindset who provides prompt and to-the-point legal assistance to our legal and management team.’

‘A great pleasure to work with, really understands us as customers and has a wide understanding of our business and how we operate.’

‘Great experience and commercial understanding. Thorough understanding of applicable rules.’

‘Sharp and attentive and easy to work with. Top customer-centric firm which really knows technology.’

‘Very good knowledge, useful advice, the ability to contribute to and establish processes for the client that makes compliance easier. Kristin Haram Førde is extremely competent and service-minded.’

‘Kristian Foss has developed a deep knowledge about our needs, and does an excellent job in mobilising and guiding other relevant resources inside Bull when needed. Keeps good oversight, and follows up.’

‘Exceptionally people-oriented, consistently prioritising our needs and concerns. Their accessibility has also been outstanding, making it effortless to reach out and receive the assistance and guidance we require.’

‘High-quality legal support and analysis of law. Great availability and promptness in responding to inquiries.’

‘Hanne Helte was excellent, skilled and very responsive. She represented us well in negotiations with other parties, and we were proud to have her as our outside counsel.’

‘Extremely efficient and focused on the actual problem, not all the non-important aspects around. Solution-oriented. Trustworthy in all their services.’

‘They are fast and understand the importance of deliveries in relation to our timelines. Our timelines are often critical. CMS Kluge delivers every time.’

‘Stian Oddbjørnsen is a prime example of what sets CMS Kluge apart from others. His exceptional skills and accommodating nature make him stand out in the legal field. Stian’s ability to swiftly grasp complex issues and provide prompt advice is truly remarkable. What differentiates individuals like Stian from competitors is their profound understanding of industry-specific nuances.’

‘Deep understanding of both legal and business aspects.’

‘Marte Thorsby and Morten Smedal Nadheim are always available, positive and looking for good solutions to prevent and solve problems and unwanted situations. Exceptional good knowledge about our industry.’

‘CMS Kluge is quick to answer our need for help when it occurs. They are flexible and eager to be of assistance. They include our in-house lawyers in their internal competence-enhancing programs, which is very much appreciated.’

‘Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen is attentive, knowledgeable and available for assistance when we need it. Anne Buan’s knowledge in IT contracts has been helpful for us.’

‘I have worked with Anne Buan, and she is a star in everything she does. She has extremely high standards of advice, especially in IT procurement in the public sector and in contract law. She is also a team player and brings out the best in her team.’

‘Anne Buan stands out as one of their most seasoned partners, renowned for her expertise in technology law and recognised as a top tech lawyer in the industry.’

‘Good understanding of technology. Pragmatic people.’

‘Pragmatic and low-key all around.’

‘An extremely high level of expertise, insight and experience that we as clients can capitalise on. Not least very quick responses to inquiries.’

‘Completely unique competence and experience.’

‘Stein Erik Hove is an outstanding lawyer/partner with the ability to put together high-performing teams.’

‘The team is knowledgeable and responsive to needs.’

‘Øystein Flagstad – I have worked with him for many years and have found him to be a sound and very capable lawyer. Getting to the heart of the issues and resolving with practical solutions.’

‘We mainly work with Simen Blaker Strand. He has an excellent understanding of our business and quickly understands the questions we bring to him. He provides excellent legal support as well as business advice.’

‘The team has supported us with advice regarding agreements and the protection of our IP. They have deep insight and experience in these areas and provide very valuable support.’