BAHR advises a broad domestic and international client base, including telecom providers, entertainment groups, and technology companies, on data protection, cybersecurity, and AI, as well as technology agreements and M&A transactions. The practice is jointly led by Jacob A. Møller and Eirik Basmo Ellingsen.

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Testimonials

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‘BAHR has a client-focused culture that promotes an exceptional individual approach to each customer. This means treating every client as unique, showing respect, and being pleasant, while also providing clear feedback on what should and should not be done. It is also valuable to have a single main point of contact who coordinates internally and involves others when needed.’
‘Jacob Møller, a very international M&A lawyer, experienced deal maker and leader. He is unique in the way that he is unusually capable of quickly understanding complex businesses, their markets, and potential, combined with his impressive negotiation skills and legal competencies. Influenced by his longstanding international M&A practice and cross-border deal experience, he clearly stands out from the crowd. The TMT team is not only capable of navigating complex legal disciplines relating to IT contracts, tech infrastructure, and operational technical matters, but also intellectual property rights, patent law, and valuable support and involvement in legal aspects of technical due diligence work. ’
‘Jacob Møller has high business ethics and capacity, always solution-oriented and delivering according to expectations. He is not only an efficient, performance-oriented, and eminent M&A lawyer; he is also a good company and an efficient business-sparing partner.’
‘BAHR’s TMT team combines strong knowledge with a clear commercial approach. They are highly effective in complex projects, particularly where technology and regulatory issues overlap with corporate transactions such as M&A. Their advice is precise, pragmatic, and delivered in a way that supports decision-making at both operational and strategic levels. The team is collaborative, responsive, and easy to work with. They bring in the right expertise across practice areas seamlessly, which ensures consistent quality and efficiency. Compared with other firms, BAHR distinguishes itself by balancing deep legal analysis with a practical understanding of the commercial realities facing clients in the TMT space.’
‘Jacob Møller stands out as a trusted advisor in corporate and transactional matters. He combines deep expertise with strong commercial awareness, which makes his advice both legally precise and highly practical. Compared with competitors, Jacob distinguishes himself through his ability to translate complex issues into clear, workable solutions that can be used directly by legal and management. What we value most is his responsiveness, sound judgment, and calm, solution-oriented approach. He has guided us through sensitive and high-stakes matters, always balancing legal risk with business needs. Jacob’s integrity and strategic insight make him an invaluable partner, and we rely on him for our most important decisions.’
‘The firm combines solid technical knowledge with a pragmatic style of advice that is easy to apply in practice. They are dependable and manage matters with efficiency, which makes them straightforward to work with. Compared to others, the quality of service feels consistent regardless of who is involved. Their communication is clear and they show flexibility in adjusting to client needs.’

Key clients

Omny Security
Working Group Two
Telenor
Kiona
Summa Equity
Aize
REITAN
Bulk
Norconsult Digital
Gameopedia AS

Work highlights

Representing Omny Security AS, a new joint venture by high-profile companies Aker, Telenor, and Cognite, with establishing the contractual framework for their business, including for customer and partner relationships, ensuring compliance with various third-party licence terms, as well as in collaboration with Omny regarding Norwegian cybersecurity laws, having hosted two rounds of NIS2-focused seminars together.

Representing Gameopedia AS on all aspects of the investment round in the company led by Scale Leap Capital, a Norwegian venture capital business.

Representing Gameopedia AS in connection with a major commercial contract negotiation that sees the company expand the reach of its offering to one of the world’s largest technology companies.