Offering ‘deep expertise, client-focused service, and innovative problem-solving’ to its diverse client roster, CMS Kluge handles the whole gamut of contentious and non-contentious TMT matters and has particular expertise within the media segment. Marte Thorsby oversees the team and has a broad practice across the media industry, handling media rights and licensing work. Fellow practice head Anne Buan delivers clients ’actionable advice’ on IT and technology procurements, as well as digitalisation projects and complicated sourcing issues. Linn Cathrine Jøsendal advises on complex technology and innovation projects, while Ole André Oftebro handles privacy and data protection matters. Torstein Arendt left the team in February 2024 and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in June 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I have mainly worked with Anne Buan, and I have enjoyed working with her because she is pragmatic, solution-oriented and reliable. She has solved complex issues and helped the organisation navigate local rules and regulations in a pragmatic way.’

  • ‘Marte Thorsby is undoubtedly the driving and leading force in the field. Her insight into media and entertainment law is unparalleled. In addition to her exceptional professional expertise, the service is always top-notch, and responses are always prompt.’

  • ‘What makes CMS Kluge unique is its combination of deep expertise, client-focused service, and innovative problem-solving. The team excels in diverse sectors, offering tailored solutions that set them apart. CMS Kluge stands out for their thorough and diverse knowledge and know-how and their commitment to delivering the very best services to their clients.’

  • ‘Marte Thorsby and Morten Smedal Nadheim stand out due to their exceptional expertise, collaborative spirit, and dedication to client success. They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of their field, paired with an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.’

  • ‘Anne Buan stands out for her ability to maintain a solid relationship and provide actionable advice.’

  • ‘During the last few years, the TMT team of CMS Kluge has under partner Marte Thorsby grown to be the most impressive team within the TMT field, combining very high legal skills with industry background. The team is known for always being ahead, accessible, communicating clearly and focused on practical solutions.’

  • ‘Marte Thorsby is one of the most skilled and result-oriented lawyers we have worked with. She combines high legal skills and a strategic approach with in-depth industry knowledge, which makes her the go-to lawyer for our firm.’

Key clients

  • Brønnøysund Register Centre
  • Norske Tog
  • Betonmast Buskerud Vestfold
  • DFØ (The Norwegian Directorate for Public and Financial Management)
  • SIKT (Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research)
  • Tet Digital
  • Ruter
  • Xplora Technologies
  • Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning
  • Kolumbus
  • Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance
  • Fremtind Service
  • Norsk Tipping
  • IFPI Norway
  • Music Nest Norway
  • Spellemann
  • F24 Nordics

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anne Buan, Marte Thorsby

Other key lawyers

Linn Cathrine Jøsendal, Ole André Oftebro, Morten Smedal Nadheim