Hanna Beyer Olaussen
Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS3
TMT
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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Stian Sørensen Schilvold is incredibly easy to collaborate with, demonstrating excellent commercial acumen and a practical approach to complex issues. Kristian Foss’ technical background significantly enhances and simplifies the communication and translation of legal requirements with our software team.’
‘The team has great collaboration, easy to come in contact with, friendly, trustworthy, knowledgeable and professional.’
‘Tom Eilertsen is a great team player. Friendly, helpful, experienced, knowledgeable and easy to come in contact with and delivers the results quickly.’
‘Very strong communication skills and managed difference of opinion and communication styles between Norwegian and other European lawyers and commercial stakeholders. Straightforward drafting and proactive collaboration.’
‘Bull & Co are our go-to Norwegian firm for data privacy, tech, and IP issues and have been for some time; increasingly we use them for general services locally as well. What sets them apart is that they are laser-focused on finding workable solutions to problems.’
‘Bull is unique due to its diverse and high expertise and collaborative approach. They prioritise responsiveness and tailored solutions.’
‘Bull is notable for strategic thinking, while consistently delivering high-quality work. I value their dedication and collaborative spirit.’
‘Kristian Foss and the team were very pleasant, quick in their responses and both solution- and business oriented in their responses. They adapted the feedback and meetings to both lawyers and non-lawyers, so that their input made sense to all recipients. Such adaption is an art form, which they mastered extremely well!’
Key clients
- Aize AS
- Atea ASA
- AutoStore ASA
- Biosort AS
- Blaane Produksjon AS
- DXC Technology ASA
- Flytoget AS
- Kahoot! ASA
- Motlys AS
- Norkon AS
- Normal Norway AS
- Posten Bring AS
- Qvisten Animation AS
- Schibsted Group (listed)
- Simplifai AS
- Shortcut AS
- Spond AS
- Toyota Kreditbank Gmbh (listed)
- Unacast AS
- Webstep AS
- Wilhelmsen Global Business Services AS
Work highlights
- Advised Atea AS on a dispute with Danish service/hardware provider Bekey over a significant breach of agreement by Bekey.
- Advising NYSE-listed DXC Technology as external legal counsel for Norway.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stian Sørensen Schilvold