Hanne has significant expertise in technology and intellectual property rights, and has assisted with everything from advisory services and contract negotiations to handling rights disputes across several sectors.

– I look forward to working with all the talented people at Haavind. The firm has many exciting clients that fit well with my profile and expertise, says Hanne.

Partner and head of department, Kari Gimmingsrud, is very pleased with the new appointment.

– We look forward to benefiting from Hanne’s knowledge and energy. She will be a very important part of our team, she says.

Extensive Experience

Hanne Heltne has extensive experience as in-house counsel at Equinor and Schibsted. She brings with her a unique combination of strong professional expertise and both commercial and operational insight from the industry and media sectors.

– Her broad experience and deep understanding of complex issues, from both the industrial and media sides, make her an extremely valuable addition for our clients and the team at Haavind, says Gimmingsrud.

In addition, Hanne has many years of litigation experience in intellectual property law from Advokatfirmaet Schjødt, and has assisted in handling disputes related to patents, trademarks, copyright, and marketing law.

Hanne Heltne is recommended by Legal 500 and is ranked among Norway’s leading intellectual property lawyers by Finansavisen.