TMT

Wikborg Rein

Described by clients as ‘exceptionally well versed in GDPR regulations’, the TMT team at Wikborg Rein stands out for its expertise in technology matters, IT contracts and procurements, and data protection and privacy matters; the ‘outstanding’ Rolf Riisnæs is a key name here. Cross-border work is a core area of expertise for the team, which is led by Lars Erik Steinkjer. Gry Hvidsten heads up the data protection offering. Also in the core team is the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Wegard Kyoo Bergli, who works alongside Hvidsten on privacy matters. Isak Mendoza joined the firm in May 2024, and Hanna Beyer Olaussen departed to Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS in 2024. The practice also saw further recruitment later in 2024, with the addition of Leif Eirik Thrane and Arne Byberg from Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘They are exceptionally well versed in GDPR regulations, demonstrating a profound understanding of this intricate field. Their comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience make them an invaluable asset in ensuring compliance and data protection.'
‘I would like to specifically mention Wegard Kyoo Bergli. Wegard is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on data privacy legislation and changes in the current landscape.'
‘Several of the partners and senior advisers have valid and lengthy experience from large international industrial companies which is unique when it comes to data protection compliance.’
‘International industry background, they make a good team and support each other while serving the client. Very approachable and eager to serve.’
‘Great ability to provide support on cross-border data privacy topics, specifically for Norwegian actors with a presence in China.’
‘Gry Hvidsten and Wegard Kyoo Bergli are excellent for privacy advice.’
‘Rolf Riisnæs is an outstanding legal adviser. His ability to communicate complicated legal issues in a practical and easy manner is unique.'
‘The resources from WR has shown an extraordinary capability to understand difficult technological subjects and how they relate to each other, and how different legal topics such as GDPR come into hand. They have also been able to give direct and concrete advice. The collaboration has been excellent and they have always produced the result within the agreed time frame.’

Key clients

Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway)
Aker Solutions AS / Aker Security Services
Sporveien AS
Nordic Semiconductor ASA
Sulland Gruppen AS (Electric Way AS)
Jotun AS
Orkla ASA / Orkla IT AS
NorgesGruppen ASA
Gabler AS
Telenor ASA
Hydro ASA and Hydro Havrand AS
Quantafuel ASA
Amedia AS
Yara ASA
NIO Norway AS
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO)
Yara International ASA
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norad
Oddfjell Drilling and Odfjell Technology Ltd
Statkraft AS
Telenor Norge AS
Skanska Norge AS
Entra ASA

Work highlights

Assisting Aker Solutions AS with a large-scale Schrems II project related to the group's global IT systems, as well as assisting on a regular basis with several IT-related procurements.
Assisted Orkla IT AS in relation to its renegotiation of the core operational services outsourcing contract with Cognizant Technology Services (CTS).
Assisting Sporveien AS with various data protection matters which includes IT procurements and the development and implementation of miscellaneous products and services involving the processing of personal data related to both customers and employees.