Selmer is a key port of call for global and domestic technology companies, electronic communications providers, and software providers on data protection and emerging technologies such as AI. The firm is experienced in handling large-scale transactions, procurement mandates, and software development, with notable regulatory expertise across the medtech, proptech, agritech, and green energy transition sectors. The practice is led by GDPR, data security, AI, and technology law specialist Anne-Marit Wang, who joined from Wiersholm in November 2024, and also draws on the expertise of technology specialist Ståle Hagen and r Nils Kristian Einstabland.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is dedicated to understand the business, and appears proactive and creative in finding correct solutions at the correct time. The team is flexibly manned according to need, with junior staff supported by very experienced senior partners when needed.'
- ‘They are very agile, flexible, professional and open and friendly. What distinguishes them from others I have experience with is, in particular, the combination of openness, informality, friendliness and a highly competent posture. They are also personally involved, not focused on keeping the "professional distance", but never letting this influence their professional role. It is simply a likeable team!’
- ‘Very responsive, expert legal advice as well as market practice advice. It is tricky to find an external law firm that can apply the law to the circumstances at hand and help an in-house counsel close deals; however, from my first experience with Ståle Hagen at Selmer, they were able to do just that and more.'
- ‘Ståle Hagen is very friendly, professional, and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘I have worked with one of Selmer’s partners in a previous role and therefore have very good experience of their professionalism and expertise. The team demonstrates strong industry knowledge, a pragmatic approach, and an ability to collaborate effectively with clients. Based on my experience, they stand out for their responsiveness and high-quality advice, making them a reliable choice compared to other firms.’
- ‘I have worked with Anne Marit Wang on matters related to privacy and GDPR. I can strongly recommend her. Her advice and strategic input were invaluable in navigating a complex situation concerning risk assessment with the hospitals. She combines deep subject-matter expertise with a clear, solution-oriented approach, which makes her stand out compared to competitors.’
Key clients
- Amazon Web Services
- Avarn Security
- Baxter
- Current Eco
- Jøtul
- Torq Software
- Reitan
- Eika
- Norli
- Feauturespace
- Powertech
- Rubus
Work highlights
Advising on the comprehensive restructuring and renegotiation of every IT service contract between Rema 1000, one of Norway's largest grocery retailers, and Symphony AI, a major provider of complex IT solutions in the retail sector.
Assisting Clarksons Securities AS and Clarksons Project Finance AS, influential investment banking and project finance powerhouses, on a forward-looking initiative to achieve full compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), including by devising an intricate ICT agreement with their parent company, H. Clarkson & Co. Ltd, and drafting rigorous routines and checklists to secure comprehensive operational resilience.
Advising the Norwegian Football Association and Fotball Media on the management and execution of the NOK 4.5 billion media partner agreement with TV 2, a unique agreement as all the matches will be broadcast with the use of automatic web cameras based on AI.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Anne-Marit Wang
Other key lawyers
Ståle Hagen; Nils Kristian Einstabland