Chambers’ FinTech Guide to Norway was launched in 2019, and Simonsen Vogt Wiig was also last year the only Band 1 firm in Norway. In the 2020 guide, Chambers notes:
Simonsen Vogt Wiig are the most entrepreneurial-minded FinTech law firm in Norway. When it comes to technology, Simonsen Vogt Wiig are the number one.
Our partners Espen Tøndel and Morten Winther defends their individual Band 1 rankings, and are the only Norwegian lawyers with a top ranking in the 2020 guide. In the individual reviews, Chambers writes:
Espen Tøndel has a wealth of experience in negotiating large procurement transactions in the technology ecosystem. He also has significant expertise within mobile payments, where he acts for established players and startups entering the Norwegian payments sector.
Morten Wilhelm Winther is widely recognised for his expertise in financial regulatory law. He has extensive experience in advising clients in respect of the regulatory implications of PSD2. Winther is valued by sources for his “curious and forward-looking” approach within the FinTech space.
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