Technology, Communication and Digitalisation

Technology and digitalisation are increasingly vital for business and society. International technology companies rank among the largest globally, and the digitalisation trend permeates all industries. Norway leads in the use of digital services, with Norwegian companies at the forefront of developing technological solutions across various sectors. Wiersholm offers the legal expertise necessary to support companies in their technology development and utilisation.

The team delivers services of very high quality. They are proactive, solution-oriented, efficient, available and very conscious of quality.
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The rapid pace of technological advancement increases the complexity of legislation and contracts. New regulations in technology, communications, trade, and telecommunications are frequently adopted by the EU, imposing obligations on Norwegian companies both directly and indirectly. The only constant is the need for lawyers with expertise in both technology and law to tackle these challenges.

Wiersholm’s team has extensive experience in handling technology-related legal issues across the tech industry, including IT contracts, e-commerce, electronic communication technologies, telecom, satellite, security, and infrastructure. We stay up to date on the evolving legal landscape and assist with new technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, proptech, health technology, and fintech.

Our knowledge of Norwegian industry standards and international technology licensing models makes us the preferred choice for large Norwegian and foreign companies providing or purchasing technology-related services.

We support technology providers in key industries like banking and finance, oil and gas, retail, pharmaceuticals, media, and information technology, as well as technology users across different sectors. Our experience from both sides of the table enriches our advisory services. Over the years, we have developed particular expertise in the banking and finance industry through numerous major IT and outsourcing projects.

Our technology team consists of individuals with a deep understanding of and interest in technology, emphasising close client follow-up and assistance across the spectrum of technology-related cases, including intellectual property and electronic commerce. We also offer legal assistance and advice in disputes and contract negotiations, focusing on commercial and strategic considerations.

Our Services

Assistance in preparing and negotiating IT agreements, including SaaS and other service agreements, license agreements, terms of use, operating agreements, maintenance agreements, network agreements, data centre agreements, Service Level Agreements, API agreements, and cloud services agreements

Assistance relating to model IT agreements (such as SSAs), including selection, completion, and negotiation of these

Assistance relating to negotiations in transformation and outsourcing projects involving IT system transfers to suppliers

Advice relating to regulatory requirements for the sale, purchase and use of technology, including security. financial, and electronic communications regulations

Advice relating to data ownership and rights, including legislation such as the EU Data Act

Advice relating to AI development and utilisation, and agreements with AI solution providers

Advice relating to and contract negotiations in space technology, including procurement and satellite services

Advice relating to communication network use, including roaming and wholesale agreements, and the regulatory framework (permits, reporting, spectrum auctions, etc.)

Management of administrative law processes and disputes involving government bodies such as the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom), the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway and other authorities supervising and regulating the market

Assistance in connection with the development, sale, purchase and lease of communications and broadcasting infrastructure and systems related thereto

Advice relating to technology rights and utilisation

Courses on technology and digitalisation topics, such as model IT agreements, security requirements, open source, data processing agreements, data, and AI

Advice relating to IT sector acquisitions, demergers, and mergers in collaboration with our M&A team

Dialogue, strategy, and dispute resolution before the courts, in expert proceedings, or arbitration, often in collaboration with our dispute resolution team