In the guide, Chambers notes that Simonsen Vogt Wiig is a highly respected firm in Norway with significant expertise in payments law. The firm acts for large banks and start-ups on corporate matters, regulatory compliance, data privacy and cryptocurrency issues. It has further capability in intellectual property and crowdfunding.

Our partners Espen Tøndel and Morten Winther defend their individual Band 1 rankings:

Espen Tøndel has a wealth of experience in negotiating large procurement transactions in the technology sector. Tøndel also has significant expertise in mobile payments, and acts for established players and start-ups entering the Norwegian market.

Morten Wilhelm Winther is widely recognised for his expertise in financial regulatory law. He has extensive experience advising clients on the regulatory implications of PSD2, as well as issues surrounding virtual currencies and tokenisation. « Morten Wilhelm Winther is an expert in regulation and financial work and a real expert with lots of experience in the FinTech space. » – FinTech Legal client.

Chambers FinTech Guide was published for the first time in 2018, and the 2024 edition covers more than 40 jurisdictions including Norway.

Find the full guide here.