Kjetil Rikardsen

Kjetil Rikardsen is a Managing Associate and Senior Lawyer (Senioradvokat) at Advokatfirmaet Thommessen, a prominent law firm in Norway.56 He specializes in technology contracts, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and data protection law.5

Rikardsen has extensive experience advising private sector clients on sourcing complex IT and business process services.5 His expertise spans several key areas within Thommessen's practice:

1. Data Protection and Cyber Security
2. PropTech (Property Technology)
3. FinTech (Financial Technology)
4. Technology and Digitalisation

In these areas, Rikardsen contributes to Thommessen's multidisciplinary approach, combining legal expertise with commercial and technical understanding to assist businesses in navigating the digital landscape.1234

Prior to his current role as Managing Associate, Rikardsen held the position of Senior Associate at Thommessen. His educational background includes studies at UiT Norges Arktiske Universitet (The Arctic University of Norway).6

Based in Oslo, Rikardsen has built a strong professional network with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.6 He actively participates in the firm's growth initiatives, as evidenced by his recent post about expanding Thommessen's technology and privacy department.7