{"id":23356,"date":"2025-06-05T10:52:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiersholm.no\/en\/?post_type=competence&p=23356"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:52:11","slug":"tech-ma","status":"publish","type":"competence","link":"https:\/\/wiersholm.no\/en\/expertise\/tech-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech M&A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tech M&A<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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M&A transactions in the technology sector require a high level of technical and commercial understanding, as well as deep insight into technology-related legal issues. Wiersholm has extensive experience in the acquisition and sale of technology companies, from start-ups to established players. We assist both Norwegian and international clients with strategic advice, due diligence, contract negotiations and structuring of complex transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Legal assistance in connection with the acquisition and sale of technology companies, capital raising or minority investments.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Joint ventures and strategic partnerships.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Due diligence and risk assessment specially adapted to technology companies.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Identification and management of regulatory requirements within technology, privacy and data security, as well as advice on regulatory developments and risks.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Competition law assistance in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including notification requirements and risk assessment.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Tax and corporate structuring when acquiring, selling or merging technology companies.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Shareholder agreements and governance frameworks.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Transactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our M&A department has some of the industry’s most extensive and varied experience of high-profile and complex transactions in both the Norwegian and Nordic markets. A significant proportion of these transactions involve international players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wiersholm is among the country’s leading law firms in M&A and advising on technology and digitalization. This enables us to offer tailored advice based on in-depth industry knowledge and practical experience with a wide range of technology companies. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that all legal, regulatory and commercial aspects are taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team has a deep bench of really strong M&A lawyers. They always deliver top quality advice and have great client service<\/em>.<\/p>Legal 500<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Key contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Kristian Elvestad Ottesen<\/h3>\n\t

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Andreas Ehrenclou<\/h3>\n\t

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Nordic Buy Out Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every year, Wiersholm hosts the Nordic Buy Out Forum, the largest annual M&A conference in the Nordic region. This conference is a renowned platform for networking and knowledge sharing among the venture capital and private equity industry, as well as other stakeholders in the transaction market in Norway and the Nordic region<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n