Advokatfirmaet Schjødt ASadvises a range of blue-chip technology clients on disputes, commercial contracts, and high-value corporate transactions, while regularly handling data protection, privacy, and other regulatory compliance matters. The practice is led by the 'highly skilled' data protection specialist Eva Jarbekk, who advises on issues ranging from impact assessments to AI and robotics. Other key contacts include TMT specialist Kaare M Risung, experienced arbitrator and litigator Halvor Manshaus, and Øyvind Eidissen, who handles IT contracts.
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- ‘The TMT team stands out for its ability to combine deep legal expertise with a sharp commercial lens. The lawyers are pragmatic, responsive, and clearly used to working with fast-moving tech companies — they cut to the core of the issue quickly and provide advice we can act on. Øyvind Eidissen in particular is a long-time trusted adviser, known for delivering crisp, no-fluff guidance that reflects our risk profile and business priorities. His clarity and commercial instinct set the tone for the broader team, which consistently brings the same lean, solutions-focused approach. Whether it's tech transactions, regulatory matters, or high-stakes commercial contracts, the team is dependable, technically strong, and fully attuned to the realities of operating and scaling in the TMT space.’
- ‘Kaare M Risung is extremely service-minded.’
- ‘Halvor Manshaus is a prominent member of Schjødt’s technology law team (TMT), which specialises in IT and media disputes. Schjødt distinguishes itself in the Nordic legal market with its unique combination of in-depth technology law expertise and a strong dispute resolution department. The TMT team provides counsel on complex and high-value matters, including technology regulatory issues such as data protection, privacy law compliance, information security, and fintech. As a long-standing client, I have witnessed firsthand how their exceptional competence, ability to also use technology (e.g. AI), keen insight, and rapid response deliver outstanding value. They are attentive listeners and adept at formulating clear, strategic advice that serves the client’s best interests.’
- ‘Collaborating with Schjødt’s professionals is consistently efficient and inspires confidence that you have the top expertise on your side. Their ability to swiftly grasp even the most complex technological or business challenges is remarkable. The team is always willing to assist and demonstrates a flexible approach to finding the best way forward.’
- '‘This practice stands out with their broad understanding of the different industries, supporting clients with a combination of strategic, economic, and technical experience.'
- ‘Eva Jarbekk leads the firm's privacy and data protection team. She advises us on a regular basis on privacy and issues such as data protection impact assessments, third country transfer assessments, binding corporate rules, and codes of conduct.'
Key clients
- Apple
- Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
- Cognite
- Tafjord Connect
- Grindr LLC
- Meta
- Motorola Solutions
- SpaceX
- Statistics Norway
- Verdens Gang AS
- TikTok
- Strex Payment AS
Work highlights
Represented Tietoevry in the appeal case against SpareBank 1 Utvikling DA (SB1) before the Court of Appeal (Borgarting).
Provided ongoing legal advice to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) on the integration of AI tools and GDPR compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including Sweden, Denmark, and the UK.
Advised Ruter AS, Norway’s largest public transport authority, on privacy and IT matters, including participation in the DPA’s regulatory sandbox for AI and managing user personal data securely.
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Practice head
Eva Jarbekk
Other key lawyers
Kaare M Risung; Halvor Manshaus; Øyvind Eidissen