The market-leading practice at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig provides a comprehensive technology, media, and telecoms offering with an impressive client base comprised of domestic and international blue-chip and public sector clients. With ‘excellent business understanding’, Nicolai Halbo oversees the department and handles IT procurements, while Espen Tøndel is a key adviser on procurements and transactions. Other notable team members include Tor Stokke, who is recommended for complex public technology procurements, and Hugo Berg Otterlei, Trine Vabog and Øyvind Akerholt, who are key contacts for IT contracts. At associate level, Torunn Hellvik Olsen is a key name to note.

Delivering ‘in-depth industry knowledge’ to domestic and international clients, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS advises across a number of TMT pillars, with particular expertise in large and complex IT and digital transformation projects. A stand-out example of this is practice head Espen Werring, who advises the private sector on the implementation of digitisation services. ‘Expert business-minded adviser’ Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen advises clients on the customer and vendor sides on a broad range of tech and data-related matters, while Camilla Vislie, Eirik W Raanes and Magnus Hauge Greaker are recommended for intellectual property matters. With an increasing caseload of data and privacy-related matters, Eli Karine Navestad and Uros Baarlid Tosinovic are key contacts here.

Wiersholm‘s practice spans the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious TMT matters. The practice is led by a capable quartet of partners: Hans Erik Johnsen, who acts for service providers, technology developers and media companies on all aspects of TMT; Anne Marie Sejersted, who acts for renewable energy, medtech and offshore clients; Rune Opdahl, who delivers ‘practical solutions’ across a broad range of work including data protection and media law; and Kai Thøgersen, who takes point on M&A and corporate matters. The team also includes Theresa Schumacher Walberg and Emilie Sverdrup who are recommended for IT contracts, and data protection specialist Line Helen Haukalid is a key contact for GDPR mandates. Carl Emil Bull-Berg departed in February 2024.

Under the leadership of Lars Erik Steinkjer, the ‘highly skilled’ team at Wikborg Rein is singled out for its ‘ability to push things forward’ across IT projects, data protection work, technology M&A, intellectual property issues, and contentious matters. The team saw several additions in 2024: Leif Eirik Thrane is well-versed in IT outsourcings, technology contracts, and technology M&A; Arne Byberg is a key contact for IT contracts; Isak Mendoza has proven experience in IT outsourcing projects; and Mathias Hauglid is an expert in AI technologies. The new members of the team work alongside Gry Hvidsten, who is recommended for data protection mandates, and Rolf Riisnæs, who is a key contact for IT contracts and procurements. At associate level, Wegard Kyoo Bergli regularly assists with the implementation of new technologies and regulatory matters. Hannah Beyer Olaussen departed from the team in March 2024.

Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS is regularly instructed by leading IT companies, suppliers, and purchasers on telecoms-related matters and data protection work, and utilises sector expertise in the digital marketing space. With in-depth knowledge of IT contracts and cloud services, Lars Folkvard Giske leads the practice. Bolstering the team’s IT contract offering are Knut Olav Fiane, Ole Bachke, and Jostein Ramse, with the latter also assisting with IT disputes. Knut Glad focuses on IP and telecoms work, while Vebjørn Søndersrød advises on GDPR and digital marketing mandates.

Private and public organisations regularly turn to the ‘true TMT experts’ at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS for assistance on matters. Practice head Kari Gimmingsrud is particularly well placed to advise on data privacy and information security mandates, while Andreas Bernt is a key name to note for media and technology matters. Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen, who joined the team in June 2024, has the ability ‘to distil complex legal matters into clear, actionable insights’. Arne Byberg and Leif Eirik Thrane departed to Wikborg Rein in late 2024.

Praised by clients as a team that ‘makes a genuine effort to know the client’s business and culture’, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt advises on technology disputes, data protection issues, and telecoms projects. Practice head Eva Jarbekk is a data protection expert, while the ‘knowledgeable’ Kaare Risung advises on telecoms work. The team also includes seasoned litigator Halvor Manshaus, Jeppe Songe-Møller, who takes point on licensing and data protection work, the ‘attentive’ Inge Kristian Brodersen, and contract specialist Øyvind Eidissen.

With an impressive client roster comprised of global tech companies, Selmer‘s full-service TMT practice is equipped to handle the full range of matters, including personal data protection issues, telecoms transactions, and contentious mandates. Ståle Hagen oversees the practice and combines in-house experience with expertise in transactions. Nils Kristian Einstabland advises global tech companies and domestic blue-chip companies, among others, on data protection and intellectual property work. Other notable practitioners are Remi Dramstad and Marianne Sagerup, who co-lead the corporate technology and venture capital sub-practice and are key names for technology M&A and growth investments. At associate level, Maren Tveten advises on IT contracts, while Anja Lange and Kine Emilie Helgeneseth handle privacy issues.

The TMT team at BAHR stands out for its ‘ability to manage complex, high-involvement projects with skill and dedication’ and its strength in transactional work within the TMT space. The practice group is co-led by Jacob A. Møller, who has expertise across a broad practice of TMT matters; and Eirik Basmo Ellingsen, who focuses on IP and technology matters, including contracts and transactions. Elsewhere in the team, Lars Norheim takes point on licensing and franchising work, while Lars Kristian Sande is a key contact for transactions within the telecoms industry.

Praised by clients for being ‘laser-focused on finding workable solutions to problems’, the TMT team at Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious mandates and is frequently sought out by film, TV and music clients for its media expertise. Department head Stian Sørensen Schilvold advises clients in the technology and media sectors on day-to-day operations and corporate transactions. Other key names on the media side are Tom G Eilertsen and Lisa Digernes, while Kristin Haram Førde and Kristian Foss are good contacts for data protection-related work. Christian Bendiksen  advises on international technology contracts, and Christopher W Husebye assists on IT contracts. Hanna Beyer Olaussen joined the team in March 2024 from Wikborg Rein.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort‘s practice spans the full spectrum of TMT matters, with noted strength in the telecoms and media spaces. A key example of this is practice head Kristin Veierød, who has proven expertise in telecoms matters, while Monica Syrdal has a strong track record in advising clients in the media sector, including audio-visual media and telecoms businesses. Other members include Claude A. Lenth and Sunniva J. Øyen, who both handle matters at the nexus of data privacy and employment law, and Eivind Grimsø Moe and Petter Enholm, who specialise in tech law and contracts.

With a comprehensive TMT offering, Kvale Advokatfirma DA advises across a range of industries, with particular expertise in the telecoms sector. Under the leadership of Per-Kaare Svendsen and Jens Christian Gjesti, the team regularly assists with data protection and privacy matters. Svendsen has a broad practice across outsourcing and software acquisitions, while Gjesti takes point on cybersecurity, data protection, and GDPR issues. Lars Trygve Jenssen aptly advises on outsourcing and software procurement work and digital innovation issues, while Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer focuses on intellectual property rights and contentious matters.

With an ‘innovative mindset and a clear commitment to understanding and advancing clients' business goals’ Arntzen de Besche‘s comprehensive TMT practice is singled out for its strength in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and aquaculture industries. Tommy Dahlen leads the team and frequently assists technology and knowledge enterprises on transactions, while Christopher Hestnes leads on TMT matters and tech-heavy M&A.

Brækhus Advokatfirma AS‘ TMT practice stands out for matters involving emerging technologies, IT contracts, privacy work and dispute resolution. Practice head Stein E. Hove handles complex commercial contracts related to technology and TMT litigation. Hove works alongside Brede A Haglund, who aptly assists with IT and technology contracts, and Alexander Mollan, who was promoted to partner in July 2024 and is a key name across a variety of matters within the tech space

Advokatfirmaet CLP DA advises technology, software and media industry clients on disputes, contract drafting and negotiations. Practice head Stephan Brodschöll advises clients from the internet, technology and media industries on contentious and non-contentious matters, while co-head Hanne Heltne combines in-house experience from the media and energy industries with a focus on patent, film and TV rights, and copyright matters.

Offering ‘deep expertise, client-focused service, and innovative problem-solving’ to its diverse client roster, CMS Kluge handles the whole gamut of contentious and non-contentious TMT matters and has particular expertise within the media segment. Marte Thorsby oversees the team and has a broad practice across the media industry, handling media rights and licensing work. Fellow practice head Anne Buan delivers clients ‘actionable advice’ on IT and technology procurements, as well as digitalisation projects and complicated sourcing issues. Linn Cathrine Jøsendal advises on complex technology and innovation projects, while Ole André Oftebro handles privacy and data protection matters. Torstein Arendt left the team in February 2024 and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in June 2024.

Leveraging the firm's wider tax and regulatory strength, the TMT team at Ernst & Young Advokatfirma AS showcases a strong track record in emerging tech, handling AI, blockchain and crypto market issues. Overseeing the practice, Gjert Melsom is equipped to handle tax matters across the IP, technology and e-commerce spaces, while Mads Ribe focuses on blockchain technology, fintech, and AI work.  Elsewhere in the team, Axel Naustdal Cooper leads the indirect blockchain and crypto practice and takes point on tech-related VAT matters, and Anthon Søegaard covers technical tax assessments of clients in the blockchain and crypto spaces.

Advokatfirmaet Grette AS advises on all aspects of technology, media and telecoms matters, with an increasing caseload of IT and privacy matters. Practice head Peter Lenda is well versed across a variety of TMT matters, while Marie Braadland advises on work at the intersection of public procurement and ICT and TMT law.