Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig advises multinational and domestic clients across the full spectrum of TMT matters. The firm also handles digitalisation matters in the banking, shipping, aviation, and construction sectors, as well as data breaches, regulatory complaints, and appeals to supervisory authorities. The practice is led by IT and contract law specialist Nicolai Halbo, with TMT expert Espen Tøndel and IT contract specialist Trine Vabog acting as other key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Partner Trine Vabog has worked extensively in large government IT projects, with excellent knowledge of procurement and IT contracts. Trine also has deep knowledge of governance and management of large IT projects, which makes her an ideal adviser to management in such projects, both in planning, procurement and execution phases.’
- ‘SVW's partners have shown 100% commitment to the projects they have been engaged in, with an outstanding professional integrity combined with an excellent ability to communicate clearly and strategically with involved client management.’
- ‘The team has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience across all areas a technology company needs. A complete "one-stop shop" for all legal needs at a very high quality within each domain. The team is very easy and accommodating to work with and always puts the interest of the client first.’
- ‘Nicolai Halbo is an exceptional support for us as a company. Nicolai has been instrumental for us as a company in many commercial processes, including landing multi-million dollar global agreements with top-tier technology companies within our industry. He has also been an exceptionally good adviser. Nicolai is straightforward to work with and is liked by both our own company and our customers and clients.’
- ‘We have received consistently high-quality advice across a broad range of disciplines, particularly in areas such as technology, best practice implementation, and contract management. What sets this team apart is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of operational and strategic needs.’
- ‘Trine Vabog has delivered outstanding support throughout our collaboration. What makes her stand out is their ability to combine deep legal insight with a pragmatic and business-oriented mindset. ’
Key clients
- Meta
- Helseplattformen AS
- Bember AS
- Space Norway AS
- Hemit HF
- Livv AS
- Jakob Hatteland Computer AS
- NTE Telekom AS
- Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
- Kezzler AS
- Play Magnus AS
- RiksTV AS
Work highlights
Representing the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) and the state in a procurement for an extension of the existing operator services from Motorola Solutions Inc.
Assisting the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (“Digdir”) in its initiative to launch the new solution called "Digital Estate," which automates the collection of information about the deceased's financial circumstances from various sources, including banks and insurance companies.
Representing One Grid Operation AS (procuring on behalf of One Grid Operation's owner companies, Tensio TS AS/Tensio TN AS, Norway's second largest grid company, and Linea AS) in a procurement of a platform for monitoring, analysing, and managing smart power grids.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nicolai Halbo
Other key lawyers
Espen Tøndel; Trine Vabog