Advokatfirmaet Bull AS is a key port of call for domestic and international clients on IT and data protection matters, as well as IP issues in the media sector. Praised for its 'deep knowledge of IT and technology contracts,' the team is led by Stian Sørensen Schilvold, and he is supported by IT law and regulation expert Kristian Foss, data protection and technology specialist Kristin Haram Førde, and Tom G Eilertsen, who brings expertise in media. The practice is further strengthened by the new arrival, Stein E. Hove, who brings expertise in commercial contracts within the TMT sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We love working with Bull! The team is available, quick on their feet, understanding of our business and business goals, and thoroughly takes time to explain and discuss matters at hand. They are truly business partners! As an early-stage company, the ability for anyone supporting our business to support our drive for innovation, excellence. and lean execution is key. The team members from Bull never disappoint!’
- ‘Stian Sørensen Schilvold is a smart lawyer - one of the best we work with anywhere - with a lot of relevant experience, who provides excellent legal advice. What sets Stian apart, however, is his approach to the practice of law itself. He is always practical, always seeking to solve problems; he thinks strategically, and is always connecting the dots between today's short-term crises to tomorrow's long-term solutions. Always calm, always positive, and always willing to invest the time to understand our company, our business, and our priorities. In addition, Stian is also a generous mentor. This firm, and Stian in particular, carefully develops new talent, and thus the quality of associates in this group is very high.'
- ‘What makes them stand out is not only the depth of expertise - which is outstanding - but the collaborative, curious, pro-business, and practical approach they take to providing legal advice. Simply put, they are focused on solving problems. Not merely identifying them or agonising over them, just getting them solved so that business can move forward.’
- ‘The team is highly skilled and provides excellent support across a wide range of matters, including regulation, market developments, settlements, HR, options, and share-related issues. They combine deep legal knowledge with strong commercial understanding, which makes their advice both practical and strategic. We particularly appreciate their ability to deliver clear guidance in a complex and fast-changing industry.'
- ‘Kristian Foss stands out for his strategic insight and leadership in technology law - responsive, innovative, and deeply committed to client success, a valued and trusted partner.’
- ‘Certain lawyers, including Stian Schilvold and Kristin Foss have all proved invaluable when engaging for external matters. Their strengths include an in-house experience and a wealth of international experience, especially when dealing with the US, which allows them to provide tailored and practical advice for any business.'
Key clients
- Aize AS
- Atea ASA
- AutoStore ASA
- Capgemini Norge AS
- Blaane Produksjon AS
- DXC Technology ASA
- COWI AS
- Kahoot! ASA
- Opera Norway AS
- Nofence AS
- Normal Norway AS
- Posten Bring AS
Work highlights
Advised Nscale on joint venture negotiations with Aker group and OpenAI for the establishment of Stargate Norway, a major AI infrastructure project near Narvik.
Advised the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway on the procurement of a SaaS solution, including regulatory compliance, contract drafting, and tender documentation for a key technology initiative.
Representing Capgemini in a dispute with Tech Mahindra over IT operations for Nortura before Trondheim District Court.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stian Sørensen Schilvold
Other key lawyers
Kristian Foss; Kristin Haram Førde; Tom G Eilertsen