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Petter Enholm

Managing Associate

Technology and ICT Law

Petter Enholm specializes in technology and ICT contracts, data protection, and information security. With hands-on experience from the ICT industry, he has a deep understanding of the challenges at the intersection of law and technology. He provides assistance with the negotiation, drafting, and quality assurance of contracts for ICT deliveries, including software development agreements, service agreements, cloud services, integration solutions, and licensing agreements.

Petter has extensive experience supporting both suppliers and customers in large-scale and complex ICT projects, working proficiently in both Norwegian and English. He has in-depth knowledge of standard agreements such as the Norwegian SSA framework and ICT-Norway’s contract templates. He also customizes agreements to meet the specific needs of his clients.

In addition, Petter has significant experience in negotiations and dispute resolution related to technology deliveries and breaches of contract. He has litigated several cases before the courts, demonstrating his expertise in resolving complex legal disputes.

Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Petter has broad experience with data protection issues in both the public and private sectors. He regularly advises on assessments of legal bases for processing, role clarifications—whether as a data controller, data processor, or joint controller—and the preparation of DPIAs, risk assessments, internal control routines, and data transfer agreements.

Petter also provides strategic advice on the responsible use of artificial intelligence within existing regulatory frameworks. In this context, he has assisted clients with risk assessments and the preparation of management-level reports for large organizations.

He has been involved in several investigations, particularly focusing on data protection-related assessments. This includes organizing and conducting reviews of data material, often using specialized search tools. Such assignments are frequently an integral part of his data protection advisory services. Petter also has experience with data protection in research projects.

Petter has handled numerous complaints to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet), including cases involving notifications of administrative fines and issues related to technology and information security.

Digital Security

Petter has extensive expertise in information security from both a technical and legal perspective. He regularly delivers lectures and training sessions on risk assessments and the NIS Directives for both public and private sector organizations.

Professional Experience
2022
Managing Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2021
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2022
Senior Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2018
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2020
Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2000
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2018
Founder and Manager, Snapper Net Solutions AS
1999
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2000
Manager, Spekter Interaktiv AS
1996
Acting CEO, WinLink Software Integration AS
1995
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1999
Partner and Development Manager, WinLink Software Integration AS
1987
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1995
Programmer, Norsk Data (later Comma Dataservice)
Education
2017
Master of Laws, The University of Oslo
2015
Bachelor of Cultural and Social Studies (Political Science)
Memberships

The Norwegian Bar Association

Head of Operations, Slemdal School

Chairman, Snapper Net Solutions AS

The Norwegian Bar Association

Petter Enholm is recommended in the category TMT by Legal 500.

“Both Monica Syrdal and Petter Enholm are professionally skilled, service-minded and easy to work with. They are both easily accessible and do their best to deliver on time. Before delivering they initiate a discussion on how they understand the task and they go through the note before final delivery.” – Legal 500

“Petter Enholm has good experience and understanding of those of us working in IT development. He can advise us and participate in discussions to find the best solution. Petter is also very positive and easy to work with. We highly recommend Petter and his team.” – Legal 500