Arntzen de Besche > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile

‘The AdeB team is very hands-on and always available, with a high degree of partner involvement. Their employees are perhaps the most solution-oriented lawyers we have worked with.’

‘Vidar Løhre: Very solution-oriented, available, commercially-minded, and a great guy to work with.’

‘We use Siril Visnes on various transactions, as well as other work where she can provide added value to us from her background as an in-house lawyer.’

‘We have worked closely with Vidar Løhre and Martin Gunnheim on a number of cases. They show strong commitment and attention. They are proactive in addressing potential issues and get deeply engaged in each case. We are very satisfied with the counsel we have received and appreciate working the the Arntzen de Besche team.’

‘Vidar Løhre is extremely personable and attentive. Very capable and commercially oriented, and always a pleasure to work with due to his positive attitude and pragmatic approach.’

‘Atle Stensrud is highly skilled, with great attention to detail combined with a solid grasp of the overall objectives. Very pleasurable to work with and always fully in control of the deal process.’

‘Vidar Løhre goes beyond other competitors by building relationships that are trust based through great advice, efficient processing and staffing the best suited to each transaction. Vidar has a great commercial aspect, on top of his market knowledge and experience, which ensures friction free processes.’

‘The team is outstanding when it comes to insight in financial regulations in Norway and EU. They are always in front and it makes it easier to adapt changes.’

‘Highly competent and responsive people.’

‘Having had the privilege of working with Arntzen de Besche, I can confidently say that they are truly exceptional in every aspect, and they have given our team tremendous support and crucial advice in sensitive and business critical matters. What sets them apart from their competitors is their unwavering commitment to excellence and their knowledgeable approach to handling labour and employment matters.’

‘Excellent service provided. Really good communication flow and engagement from their side. Our company was followed up with in a proper and professional manner.’

‘Sven Bjørk balances empathy, client interest and counterpart interest in the best of ways and is our preferred “go to” partner when it comes to employment practice. He quickly understands the case, the business and the client needs and is considered to be the best one could ask to have by one’s side when times are tough.’

‘Håvard Sandnes is the best adviser I’ve ever used in employment cases. Unique competence and personality – really gives all he has got to close cases all the way through.’

‘Knut-Marius Sture is a strong figurehead with a huge amount of experience and is very commercially minded.’

‘Agathe Løwenborg has a winning personality, good energy and a highly efficient and knowledgeable skillset. I have never experienced working with a lawyer who is able to understand both our business and the problem she is tasked with solving so quickly.’

‘In my experience working with Mira Tengesdal, I have found her to be an outstanding partner who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are not just met but exceeded. Her accessibility, knowledge, diligence, supportive nature, client-centric focus and exceptional leadership make her a standout attorney in the field of labour and employment law.’

‘The team’s capacity, availability and ability to understand complex business matters are among the best I’ve ever experienced. The team has exceptional knowledge of EU and competition legislation, combined with the same level of expertise in a national perspective.’

‘Svein Terje Tveit has grown to be a senior adviser with a broad spectrum of competencies that makes our legal processes run as efficiently as possible. Svein Terje also seems to be a magnet to brilliant newcomers in the legal business, due to our experience with all the different employees in his team throughout the years.’

‘Svein Terje Tveit shows outstanding legal and commercial skills, excellent communication, local knowledge and showing good understanding of the industry we operate within.’

‘The team is very proactive and up-to-date on all regulatory and political developments relating to food industry and retail.’

‘Stein Ove Solberg; decades of dedication to our industry. Widely admired and respected for his integrity, efficiency and ability to give practical and applicable advice.’

‘Svein Terje Tveit: an encyclopedia of all regulatory and political development in the EU regarding competition, public procurement and state aid. A “thinker” and dedicated to our industry. Efficient and easy to cooperate with.’

‘Paul Gunnar Hagelund: Paul is an outstanding associate who is creative, efficient and always very well prepared on the facts and the law. A pleasure to cooperate with and “rock solid”.’

‘Highly skilled team with relevant branch insight. Easy to work with and easily available. Practical approach in their advice.’

‘The firm provides excellent service, offering prompt reporting and assistance.’

‘The firm is a heavyweight in Norwegian Insurance law. They can handle large and complex insurance claims including recovery and liability claims.’

‘Alexander Plows has consistently assisted us at a high standard and with outstanding professional service.’

‘Alexander Plows and his team provide a fantastic service. They understand what the London market requires, they are responsive and their advice is clear and concise. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Alexander Plows trained in England and worked for City firms before moving to Norway. This dual experience is invaluable.’

‘Sven Iver Steen and Rune Njøs Jacobsen are both extremely experienced and they are always available.’

‘Highly dedicated, pragmatic and understanding the business in which the client operates.’

‘Great company with skilled resources in many fields.’

‘The firm is one of the leading law firms in Norway, yet they treat their clients on an individual and personal level. The team made me as a client feel special and taken care of. They are competent and serve our needs efficiently and professionally.’

‘Creative, structured, responsive, flexible.’

‘Knut Martinsen is always focused, quick and pragmatic with great skills to solve issues very quickly.’

‘Knut Martinsen is a great individual offering good advice while also having a strong commercial mindset.’

‘Per Dagslet is our most important resource. His capacity, experience and dedication is exceptional.’

‘Per Dagslet has shown great ability to make the best of the task at hand.’

‘Arntzen de Besche’s team on construction law has valuable, practical knowledge and experience from working for and with large engineering and construction corporations. The team works efficiently, providing solid advice and delivering good value for time spent.’

‘We have had the privilege to work with Wenche Maartmann-Moe, Stian Heimdal and Kjersti Lerkerød over the course of the past year. All of these individuals have shown that they provide the highest level of service for their clients, and they are all experts in their respective fields of law. They are easy to communicate with and they provide valuable advice to their clients.’

‘Kjersti Lerkerød: Kjersti has an amazing ability to get the full picture and then see the way to go forward from there. She is structured in her work and communication, and through good leadership makes it easier for the ones around her to know what to do to help the cases forward in the best possible way.’

‘Partner Tor Kristian Lånke is very proactive ensuring the right focus at the right time. He is also very efficient in bringing in other colleagues to add competencies when needed.’

‘Quick and accurate response from Kurt Elvevoll. Always service-minded and highly skilled.’

‘They have very capable lawyers who have a long track record and a lot of knowledge and practice in construction law. They are up to date on developments in the industry, laws and practices in court and court rulings.’

‘Arntzen de Besche’s lawyers are probably the best in Norway when it comes to legal issues connected to hospitals and specialised advice on hospital construction projects.’

‘Jon Gresseth is efficient, and his response time is excellent. His unique insight to the industry means that his legal advice always is to the point.’

‘Young, hungry and razor-sharp. More effective and entrepreneurial than others. They approach litigation with an investor’s mindset and provide very commercial advice.’

‘Andreas Nordby is a very pragmatic and strategic litigator.’

‘Alex Plows and his team provide a fantastic service. They are responsive and their advice is clear and concise. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jan Olav Aabø has become our trusted adviser on all high-stakes contentious matters. Excellent litigation strategist with a keen sense for risk/reward. Associate Martin Hoff punches well above his rank. I am very impressed by his attention to detail and oral advocacy skills.’

‘Sarah Haugvad Andresen is very impressive in her work with eye to all the details.’

‘I have worked specifically with partner Vidar Riksfjord and associate Martin Hoff in disputes in the real estate sector. It has been a pleasure working with both individuals as they are highly professional, communicate well and provide exceptional advice.’

‘Eivind Landmark Tandrevold is one of the most talented lawyers around. If you need a litigator in a complex dispute, Eivind is your guy.’

‘Andreas Nordby is the go-to guy for complex legal questions and strategic advice.’

‘The team is a good mixture of experience and new talent.’

‘Odd-Harald Wasenden has a very good understanding of the functioning of the energy markets along with a deep knowledge of the regulation.’

‘Very active in the market and good market insight to legal and M&A activities.’

‘Availability and level of service.’

‘Flexible and forthcoming to discuss complex issues. Highly available and service-minded. Anders Rødland is a very good lawyer.’

‘Availability, speed, capability and willingness to give advice and provide good discussions.’

‘Tor Kristian Lånke has an exceptional understanding of the end results that are important for the client and is therefore adding high value when tailor-making the procurement process.’

‘In our collaboration with Gro Amdal, in particular, we experienced that she put aside everything to help us. Gro is extremely strong professionally, and she is ready to draw in new resources when required.’

‘Working with Tor Kristian Lånke in Arntzen de Besche elevates my ability to think clearly and smartly in complex issues. The fact that he manages to not only solve my problem, but that he gets me to solve the problem myself is an important success criterion for me.’

‘The team has an extensive background from procurement processes allowing them to pave the way out for the best optimised project-specific approach.’

‘Arntzen de Besche’s lawyers are probably the best in Norway when it comes to legal issues connected to hospitals and specialised advice on hospital construction projects.’

‘They work with a team of well-qualified people, which has a good breadth of knowledge in construction and public procurement.’

‘Jon Gresseth is efficient, and his response times are excellent. His unique insight to the industry means that his legal advice is always to the point.’

‘We highly appreciate their stellar focus on commercial solutions and the ability to offer efficient teams. Thomas Øslebø and the team at Arntzen de Besche proactively support our team with a personal and collegial touch.’

‘Thomas Øslebø and Erlend Huseby Haug are extremely competent and very adaptable, too.’

‘Thomas Øslebø is a prodigy in real estate and in getting to know our business and strategic plans, and implementing them in legal advice.’

‘Great breadth and depth of expertise. High delivery standard and good cooperation skills.’

‘Håvard Bergli has very good knowledge about the real estate industry and market. He is focused on getting the deal done on fair terms, and efficiently. Håvard Bergli is in our view the best real estate transaction lawyer in Norway.’

‘Håvard Bergli is a highly experienced lawyer within real estate transactions, and with extensive knowledge within real estate development.’

‘Hans Henrik Kværne and Eilif Koch, among the very best real estate lawyers in the market, very experienced, well connected.’

‘Marianne Raa Bjaaland: Long experience and very good knowledge of property organisation, efficient and easy to work with.’

‘Best in the business when it comes to contentious insolvency matters. The team combines in-depth insolvency legal expertise with strong litigation skills. They are able to provide small and lean teams that can handle large and complex matters. Their pragmatism and commercial mindset makes them great sparring partners in every case. We always feel that we get great value for the work done.’

‘Large team with excellent professional and sector-specific knowledge.’

‘Arntzen de Besche has for many years specialised in insolvency cases and has experienced lawyers, specialists and a back office function. They have traditionally worked on the biggest cases in the region and have a good reputation with the district courts concerned.’

‘They are very solution-oriented and come up with good input for proposed solutions.’

‘Arntzen de Besche is one of the leading law firms in this field in central Norway.’

‘Stein Knut Tonning is an experienced bankruptcy trustee with a pragmatic approach.’

‘Stein Knut Tonning is a very experienced lawyer who mainly works with insolvency cases. He is active and problem-solving in his way of working.’

‘Adeb treats us very professionally and they reply quickly. They do care about our company and always have some specialists in their team that are right for our processes.’

‘The crew we work with reacts fast and knows our processes, we can almost treat them as our internal crew.’

‘I have worked with Christopher Hestnes on a joint development agreement, and I have been pleased with the advice I have received. In particular, Christopher has been constructive, pragmatic and responsive during the negotiation process.’

‘Timely and high quality advice.’

‘Efficient work processes and strong understanding for our needs.’

‘Tommy Dahlen and his team are able to provide IP advice in a strategic and relevant business context, which – in our view – is a unique and highly valuable contribution to our activities.’

‘Tommy Dahlen is our primary contact and provides timely and relevant advice. He is always available and prepared to provide assistance when needed. He is dedicated to support our business objectives and always spend time to understand our business deals from a commercial perspective and that all activities are fully aligned with our “big picture”. He also possesses a deep understanding of technology and science, which for us is a key factor in the majority of our transactions.’

‘Good understanding of technology. Pragmatic people.’

‘Pragmatic and low-key all around.’