Hanne HeltnePartner
Hanne Heltne has substantial experience within technology and intellectual property law, with main focus on technology, software, IPR and marketing law. She has been inhouse legal counsel for Schibsted and Equinor, and has for many years provided legal advice and negotiated commercial agreements regarding research and development, innovation, investments, M&A and different types of commercialization of technology, as well as handling of disputes related to technology and IPR. Heltne in particular works towards the technology, media, energy, oil service, fisheries, retail, wellness and pharma sectors.
Hanne Heltne is a fantastic lawyer. She is skillful, professional, client focused and always delivers high value for money.
Hanne Heltne – up-and-coming partner who can handle a wide range of intellectual property matters. Pragmatic and commercially oriented.
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Practice areas
Background
Partner, CLP (2020 -)
Senior Legal Counsel, Schibsted ASA (2018 – 2020)
Leading Legal Counsel, Equinor ASA (2009 – 2018)
Associate/Senior Lawyer, Schjødt (2003 – 2009)
Education
Cand. jur., University of Oslo (2003)
European Community Law, University of Edinburgh (2002)
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