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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Arntzen de Besche’s TMT team stands out for its deep sector knowledge and ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape in technology, media, and telecommunications. Their strategic, business-oriented approach ensures clients receive practical solutions that are aligned with industry-specific needs. Potential clients will benefit from their innovative mindset and clear commitment to understanding and advancing clients' business goals.’
  • ‘Tommy Dahlen is truly world class.’

Key clients

  • SensiBel AS
  • The SINTEF Foundation (including all divisions and subsidiaries)
  • Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT)
  • Merck
  • DCC Plc
  • Benchmark Holdings
  • Bilfinger Industrier AS
  • Novelda AS
  • EG A/S
  • Spordrift AS
  • Strise AS
  • Frøy Kapital AS
  • Alva Industries AS
  • The Norwegian Directorate and Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir and Bufetat)
  • Fara AS

Work highlights

  • Assisted SensiBel in a successful financing round of €7m, approximately NOK79m, led by the microphone giant Sennheiser.
  • Assisted EG with its acquisition of PatientSky SaaS Norway AS and PatientSky App AS.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tommy Dahlen

Other key lawyers

Christopher Hestnes