TMT
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.
Testimonials
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‘The lawyers from Hjort are professionally skilled, service-minded and easy to work with. We are pleased with their work.’
‘Both Monica Syrdal and Petter Enholm are professionally skilled, service-minded and easy to work with. They are both easily accessible and do their best to deliver on time. Before delivering they initiate a discussion on how they understand the task and they go through the note before final delivery.’
‘The team has broad competency within many different legal disciplines and is highly professional.’
‘The team has a lot of expertise in the field and guided us effectively. We also had productive discussions that made us consider various scenarios. This led us to establish a solid agreement with my customers and suppliers. All in all, excellent advice.’
‘Petter Enholm has good experience and understanding of those of us working in IT development. He can advise us and participate in discussions to find the best solution. Petter is also very positive and easy to work with. We highly recommend Petter and his team.’
Key clients
- Telia Company
- Polaris Media
- Allente
- Forbrukerrådet (Norwegian Consumer Council)
- Difa
- Defa AS
- Norges Televisjon AS
- Sopra Steria AS
- Avinor Group
- Kabel Norge
- Knowit Group
- Institutt for Energi teknikk (research institution for energy technology)
- IKT-Norge (ICT-Norway)
- Norges Idrettsforbund (The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports)
- Ren Hverdag AS
- Snapper Net Solutions AS
- Palo Alto Networks
- Mekonomen Company AS
- Nor-Way Bussekspress AS
Work highlights
- Advised the industry organisation IKT Norge in connection with the proposal for a new Electronic Communications Act in Norway.
- Chaired a committee appointed by the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports to address privacy issues in connection with online sports streaming in Norway.
- Represented Telia Norge in a legal dispute with TONO before the Oslo City Court regarding remuneration for music in audiovisual media streaming services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kristin Veierød, Monica Syrdal