TMT
CMS Kluge
More informationWith a ‘deep understanding of both legal and business aspects’, CMS Kluge assists a wide range of clients on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious TMT issues and has particular expertise in tech mandates. The practice is headed up by Marte Thorsby, who specialises in the music industry, media rights and licensing issues. The group also includes Torstein Arendt, who focuses on issues relating to procurements, and Anne Buan, who is ’a star‘ in large IT and tech procurements, as well as assisting with sourcing and digitalisation projects. IP law expert Morten Smedal Nadheim is another key contact. Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in 2024.
Testimonials
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‘They are fast and understand the importance of deliveries in relation to our timelines. Our timelines are often critical. CMS Kluge delivers every time.’
‘Deep understanding of both legal and business aspects.’
‘Marte Thorsby and Morten Smedal Nadheim are always available, positive and looking for good solutions to prevent and solve problems and unwanted situations. Exceptional good knowledge about our industry.’
‘CMS Kluge is quick to answer our need for help when it occurs. They are flexible and eager to be of assistance. They include our in-house lawyers in their internal competence-enhancing programs, which is very much appreciated.’
‘Anne Buan's knowledge in IT contracts has been helpful for us.’
‘I have worked with Anne Buan, and she is a star in everything she does. She has extremely high standards of advice, especially in IT procurement in the public sector and in contract law. She is also a team player and brings out the best in her team.'
‘Anne Buan stands out as one of their most seasoned partners, renowned for her expertise in technology law and recognised as a top tech lawyer in the industry.’
Key clients
- Brønnøysund Register Centre
- Stiftelsen Norsk Rikstoto
- IFPI Norway
- DFØ
- Museum of the Viking Age
- Music Nest Norway
- SIKT
- SkyShowtime
- Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family
- Ruter
- Xplora
- Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
- Zegeba
- Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance (LEIA)
- Fremtind Service
- ECI Software Solutions Norway
- Norsk Tipping
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marte Thorsby