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Regularly acting for governmental entities and leading Norwegian corporations, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is praised by clients for its ‘very strong understanding of the IT sector’. Andreas Bernt takes point on media matters, and data privacy and information security work is handled by Kari Gimmingsrud. Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen joined the team from CMS Kluge in 2024, while Leif Eirik Thrane and Arne Byberg departed to Wikborg Rein later in the same year.
Testimonials
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‘I have been working with Haavind for 15 years and they have always been delivering to the highest standards both when it come to content as well as way of working. This goes for the team and the individuals.’
‘The best feature of Haavind is that the team has a very strong understanding of the IT sector and is therefore capable of delivering advice that is to the point.’
‘The lawyer at Haavind that stands out the most is Leif Thrane. Very competent, high attention and to the point.’
‘Highly skilled team, a good mix of experienced and more newly educated lawyers.’
'Authentic and personal attention and service, in addition to excellent legal expertise.'
‘I work mostly with Kari Gimmingsrud. She is always available for us. Kari has the ability of both being really highly skilled and competent in relevant laws and regulations and at the same time also having a good business insight, being able to give clear and good advice back to us in a timely manner.’
Key clients
- Equinor ASA
- Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (HSØ)
- Health Emergency Network Operations Organization (HDO)
- Mowi ASA
- Monterro
- Viaplay Group
- The Norwegian Government Agency for Financial Management (DFØ)
- Recharge
- The Norwegian Bar Association
Work highlights
- Advising the Norwegian Defence sector on some of the largest IT contracts and tech matters in the country.
- Leading tech law adviser to Equinor on a large portfolio of IT matters.
- Represented Viaplay in high-profile lawsuits concerning the broadcasting of Premier League football in Norway.
