‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘I work with lawyers in multiple countries and companies. On TMT, Thommessen are my favourites. For mainly these reasons: They are knowledgeable about me as a client, and understand how my industry needs a different « dialect ». Over the years, I’ve also found that they have an uncanny ability to remember what we have done in the past, even if we are a mid-sized account. Thommessen also manages to adapt their style and tone to the needs of the moment, while at the same time giving great counsel and expressing disagreement with respect.’

‘Our partner Christopher Claussen is our main contact. He’s knowledgeable, smart, and solution-oriented. He knows when to use the law, and when to use common sense.’

‘Espen Werring is by far the best lawyer we have used in the area of ICT-sourcing and negotiations. We are also very pleased with Christopher Sparre Enger Clausen and his deep knowledge regarding legal aspects relating to cybersecurity.’

‘Very knowledgeable team with a forward-leaning and pragmatic approach to practical issues within the field of data privacy.’

‘Great teamwork where the client does not need to care about individuals and who does what. They simply get the job done as agreed.’

‘Highly skilled, long and relevant experience, market knowledge, proactive in planning, as well as execution and follow-up.’

‘Exceptional legal services, handles all our requests with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and care. Proactive approach, extremely professional, and knowledgeable with the data privacy and technology side.’

‘Whenever we require assistance and advice regarding data protection and GDPR, we usually choose to collaborate with Gry Hvidsten. The data protection team possesses strong professional expertise and an impressive ability to understand the needs of our organisation. We find that they are always up to date on developments in data protection legislation, which provides us with great confidence that we comply with current regulations. It is also worth highlighting the team’s deep insight into technological solutions and applications, which makes their advice both highly relevant and practically oriented. We can confidently recommend Gry Hvidsten and her team to others seeking advice on data protection matters.’

‘Leif Eirik Thrane is a hands-on lawyer with unique commercial understanding, providing exactly the legal advice you need.’

‘We are always very satisfied with Føyen’s TMT team. They have deep knowledge of technology contracts, cloud services, and procurement. They understand both the legal side and our business needs, and deliver practical, useful advice without over-complicating things. They are responsive, reliable, and efficient.’

‘Knut Olav Flane is our go-to partner for all manner of tech contracts. He blends sharp legal expertise with commercial sense. He sees both the small detail and the bigger picture. He’s pragmatic, easy to work with, and takes the time to understand our business.’

‘The TMT team at Føyen stands out for its deep sector knowledge, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach to complex legal challenges. Clients benefit from a collaborative mindset and a strong understanding of both regulatory frameworks and commercial realities, particularly within technology and media. What sets the team apart is its ability to combine legal precision with business acumen. The lawyers are approachable, solution-oriented, and consistently deliver clear advice that supports strategic decision-making. Compared to other firms, Føyen’s TMT practice is notably agile and client-focused.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen for several years when we were both engaged by the same client. His expertise in procurement and competition law was crucial to the success of the project. As the client’s main point of contact, he did an excellent job coordinating the efforts of the law firm he represented, including bringing in additional expertise in areas such as EEA law, corporate law, and more.’

‘The team demonstrated exceptional legal expertise combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. They were responsive, commercially astute, and consistently delivered high-quality advice and easily adapted to the process and the various changes and challenges that we encountered during the project execution. The team consisted of a mix of senior, junior, and paralegal resources that fitted the task perfectly.’

‘Andreas Bernt stood out as an experienced lawyer with deep legal knowledge and excellent ability to advise strategically/commercially, and to communicate clearly and effectively, which made him a trusted advisor during the process.’

‘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.’

‘The team is engaged in our business and is working very well in line with our expectations. Key strengths are competence, practical view, and understanding of our business, and can also foresee future challenges.’

‘I would recommend Peter Lenda. He is a highly qualified lawyer, and his assessments and practical view on IT and AI law are very helpful for our business. ’

‘The Arntzen Grette team has a great reputation, and Peter Lenda stands out.’

‘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.’

‘Bull Advokatfirma is a trusted legal advisor, providing continuous and strategic support across critical areas such as contracts, negotiations, and compliance within technology law areas. They are great to work with, with high client attention and a very forward-leaning approach.’

‘I work with Stian Sørensen Schilvold a lot, a truly magnificent lawyer – he is truly a business partner more than a legal advisor.’

‘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.’

‘Extremely experienced and competent telecom and IT team. At the very forefront of AI matters. Strong combination of regulatory and theoretical competence and practical knowledge, and execution.’

‘Per-Kaare Svendsen has encyclopedic knowledge and vast experience across telecom/IT and adjacent fields like AI and GDPR. Jens Christian Gjesti has decades of telecom/IT experience. Both are great for contentious and non-contentious work. They have unique insight into the telecom sector, backed by many years of experience in the field.’

‘This practice is unique because they know our company well and always support us in a proactive way. They are available when we need them, and their advice is both solid and practical. Compared to other firms, they work very closely with us and make sure their guidance fits our situation. We also appreciate their clear communication and their willingness to use modern tools and ways of working. For us, they are trusted partners, not just lawyers.’

‘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.’

‘I have been working with Marte Thorsby for more than 20 years. She is the go-to person when it comes to music rights. With her, a great team has grown, and we have used several of the advisors from CMS Kluge, always with great satisfaction.’

‘Kluge is an outstanding law firm, and working with Marte Thorsby has been a true privilege. Marte is, without doubt, a leading advisor in the field of intellectual property and an exceptional expert in music rights. What sets her apart is not only her profound legal knowledge but also her deep understanding of the industry and the market. This unique combination makes her advice both highly reliable and commercially insightful.’

‘Anne Buan is our main point of contact, especially for public procurement matters, and we are very pleased with that. She combines deep legal expertise with a down-to-earth and genuinely friendly manner, which makes her very easy to work with. No question ever feels too small or too basic, and she creates an open and respectful dialogue. Her client service and availability are excellent, and she is responsive. What truly makes her stand out is her ability to bring clarity to complex legal issues through clear and effective communication.’