Christopher W. Husebye is a commercial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience, with particular expertise in technology law, intellectual property rights (IPR), contract law and contract negotiations, as well as corporate/M&A.
He assists Norwegian and international companies in structuring, negotiating and executing technology-related agreements, including for deliveries of complex IT services to the private and public sectors, comprising in welfare technology.
Christopher combines solid legal expertise with commercial understanding, providing practical, solution-oriented advice throughout the contract lifecycle – from strategy and risk assessment to dispute resolution.
In the field of intellectual property, Christopher has broad experience, particularly with copyright and trademarks. He advises businesses where intangible assets are core capital, and assists with licensing, distribution and rights management, as well as the development and implementation of IPR strategies. Christopher has significant experience with the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including pursuing unlawful copies across jurisdictions.
Christopher has a background from the telecom industry and is a trusted advisor to telecom companies and their customers. He assists in complex contract negotiations, regulatory assessments and transactions in the sector.
In addition, Christopher has extensive experience in corporate/M&A, with an emphasis on the purchase and sale of businesses. He provides comprehensive assistance throughout the transaction process – from preparation and structuring to due diligence, negotiation and execution of share and asset purchase agreements.
His core areas are:
- Technology law: IT agreements, delivery models, procurements, dispute resolution
- Intellectual property rights (IPR): Registration, management and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Licensing and distribution
- Contract law: Drafting, negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements
- Telecom: Industry-specific advice, agreements and transactions
- Corporate/M&A: Purchase and sale of businesses, due diligence and negotiations
Awards and rankings
The ranking agency The Legal 500 recommends Christopher in the TMT category in 2025.
Education
| 1996 | Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Oslo |
| 1995 | Studies in legal philosophy and media law at LUISS University of Rome |
Work experience
| 2013– | Partner, Bull |
| 2009–2013 | Group Legal Counsel, Global Connect |
| 1999–2009 | Lawyer, Advokatfirmaet Selmer DA |
| 1997–1999 | Senior Executive Officer, Headquarters Defence Command, Legal Department |