Kvale Advokatfirma DA > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile
Kvale Advokatfirma DA Offices
HAAKON VIIS GATE 10
PO BOX 1752, VIKA
0122 OSLO
Norway
Kvale Advokatfirma DA > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Energy
Kvale Advokatfirma DA’s ‘highly dedicated and service-minded’ oil and gas group is a key name for matters involving the Norwegian continental shelf and is particularly praised for its knowledge of upstream oil and gas issues, litigation and transactional work. Gry Bratvold and Yngve Bustnesli jointly lead the team, specialising in offshore energy mandates and petroleum issues respectively; Andreas Stang Lund is the go-to name for contentious work. On the renewables front, the team counts utility companies, electricity developers and producers on its client roster, and handles regulatory issues, transactions and litigation. Group head Christian Poulsson excels in hydropower and wind power projects, Per Conradi Andersen is noted for his electricity sector acquisition expertise, and Kristin Ourom handles transactional and financing work. Jens Brede left the firm in 2022.Practice head(s):
Gry Bratvold; Yngve Bustnesli; Christian Poulsson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Kvale’s renewable team really comes together across experience and different areas of expertise. Their legal advice is accurate and solid. The team is also very flexible and able to deliver solid work in a short time/within tight deadlines.’
‘Christian Poulsson has extensive experience in the power industry. He is business-related and knows, among other things, the power market very well. He is accurate and has good legal judgement.’
‘Comprehensive knowledge of legal issues concerning upstream oil and gas transactions. Exceptionally good value.’
‘Yngve Bustnesli has been a top quality adviser guiding us through several transactions.’
‘The team is highly dedicated and service minded. Very cost-efficient.’
‘Excellent firm. They have great expertise in the field of energy, energy transition and renewables. I would single out Christian Poulsson. They are pragmatic and come with simple, straightforward solutions to complicated legal questions, irrespective of whether these are more of an energy regulatory or procedural nature. Christian Poulsson is a seasoned energy lawyer. He is great in handling complicated questions, often solving problems with simple, straightforward solutions. He is very effective and a nice guy to work with. One of the best in Norway!’
‘Kvale has good regulatory competence and a unique experience in handling transactions on behalf of smaller energy companies and utilities.’
‘Kristin Ourom is knowledgeable, trustworthy and pragmatic in relation to smaller energy companies and municipalities.’
Key clients
Maersk Drilling
KUFPEC
Wintershall Norge
Equinor
Techouse
BW Offshore
Pandion Energy
Solution Seeker
EagleBurgmann Norway
M Vest Energy
CiTECH Energy Recovery Solutions UK
Alta Kraftlag
aventron
Captiva Capital Management
Hafslund Eco Vannkraft
Energeia
Hallingdal Kraftnett
Hammerfest Energi
Hemsedal Energi
Hålogaland Kraft
Notodden Energi
Saudefaldene
Sykkylven Energi
Stranda Energi
Stryn Energi
Tafjord Kraft
Telemark Energi
Tinn Energi
TrønderEnergi
Volue Market Services / Markedskraft
Geitåni Kraftverk
Glitre Energi
Syversætre Foss Kraftverk
Gismarvik Vindkraft
Sirdal Kraft
Markåni Kraftverk
Ytre Oppedal Kraftverk
Kjerringnes Kraft
Nettalliansen
Skjåk Energi
Luster Energi
Jæren Energi
Drangedal Energi
Hardanger Energi
Luosterjok Kraftlag
Repvåg Kraftlag
Hålogaland Kraft
Rauland Kraftlag
Svorka Energi
Sunndal Energi
Nord-Salten Kraft
Work highlights
- Advised Maersk Drilling on a complex $373m transaction involving the sale of the drilling jack-up rig Maersk Inspirer to Havila Sirius and deliveries of drilling management services to Repsol Norge as the operator of the Yme field on the Norwegian continental shelf.
- Acting on behalf of Pandion Energy as a member of the Valhall negotiating team related to the King Lear fields request for use of Valhall/Hod infrastructure and construction of new shared facilities to be located at the Valhall field as part of the development of the King Lear field.
- Advised MVE Energy (MVE) on a complex transaction involving the acquisition by MVE from Neptune Norge (Neptune) of assets in the Draugen field, Brage field, the Ivar Aasen field, the Edvard Grieg oil pipeline and the Utsira High gas pipeline.
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 1
Insolvency expert Stine Snertingdalen heads up Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s practice, which is home to a team of ‘very experienced insolvency lawyers with a great sense for practical solutions‘. Tom Hugo Ottesen is a key figure in the team for assisting banks with restructurings and refinancings, and is well known for his established track record in acting as a court-appointed administrator. Large-scale, cross-border bankruptcy mandates are prominent in Thomas Piro‘s workload, while the ‘highly competent‘ Robert Jensen acts for creditors, shareholders, boards of directors and investors on insolvency mandates. Jon Skjørshammer is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, and senior lawyers Ingrid Tronshaug and Erik Torjusen are also active in the space.
Practice head(s):
Stine Snertingdalen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good expertise, fast delivery.’
‘Tom Hugo Ottesen and Thomas Piro are both very “on the ball”. In bankruptcies where operations continue under the bankruptcy estate, they both show great business and leadership abilities on top of their legal competence.’
‘Good skills, good availability, quick responses, pro active attitude.’
‘Robert Jensen: highly competent, responds quickly, good with people.’
Key clients
Optin Bank
The bankruptcy estates of Norske Skogindustrier and other companies in the Norske Skog company group
The bankruptcy estates of the Vita company group
Collector Bank
Bank 2
Danske Bank
DNB Bank
The bankruptcy estate of REC Wafer Norway
Sparebank 1 SR-Bank
The bankruptcy estate of IMSK
Contexo
Axxis Geo Solutions
The bankruptcy estate of Aker Brygge Trading
The bankruptcy estate of Top-Toy Norge
The bankruptcy estate of ØPD
The bankruptcy estate of Norhard and other group companies
The bankruptcy estate of NP Group
The bankruptcy estate of Miris
The bankruptcy estate of Jisco Alumina Norway
Eksfin
The bankruptcy estate of A-K Maskiner and subsidiaries
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Led by transactional expert Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt, Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s corporate and M&A group is ‘very pragmatic, responsive and straight to the point‘. Thomas Farhang is a key contact for advising blue-chip companies on a range of M&A matters, and Øystein Løken has an excellent reputation for advising clients in the TMT, natural resources, and retail sectors. Carl Christian Marthinussen is ‘very open-minded, responsive, proactive, solution-oriented and pragmatic‘, while senior lawyer Janne Kaada Erichsen counts energy sector transactions as a core strength.Practice head(s):
Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable and always available. We had very good cooperation and the transaction went seamlessly.’
‘Thomas Farhang is very responsive and easy to work with.’
‘Kvale is very pragmatic, responsive and straight to the point. They are great at finding solutions to help clients achieve their business goals.’
‘Carl Christian Marthinussen is very open-minded, responsive and proactive. He’s solution-oriented and pragmatic.’
Key clients
Aleph Investments
Aventron
Danske Bank
DNB Bank
Elkjøp Nordic (Dixons Carphone)
Höegh Autoliners
NES Global Talent
Mærsk Drilling
Telia
Greif
Philips Lighting Holding
Koninklijke Philips
Eniro
Nordic Mining
Fearnley Offshore
Bourbon Offshore
Norsk Telegrambyrå (NTB)
Viatris
Ramstad Bil
Pfizer
Avallon
Lian Group
TransPerfect
Tine
Sparebank 1 Markets
Clarksons Platou Securities
Vow
Bilia
Axxelerator
Compusoft
Solon Eiendom
Clayton Dubilier & Rice
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Per Conradi Andersen heads up the dispute resolution team at Kvale Advokatfirma DA, which is well known for its solid track record in advising on a broad range of commercial litigation. The group continues to handle shipping claims, contentious telecoms work and corporate mandates, and Andreas Stang Lund is very experienced in assisting oil and gas, real estate, consumer products, financial services and public sector companies with litigation. Lilly Kathrin Relling is a key contact for cross-border mandates, and senior associate Alexander Daae is another key practitioner.Practice head(s):
Per Conradi Andersen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Knowledgeable, hands on, fast responses and very service minded.’
Key clients
ABB
Danske Bank
INEOS E&P Norge
EIka Gruppen
Eltek
Holship Norge
MAN Truck & Bus
Norsk Hydro
CloballConnect
Rockville Technologies
Telia
Telia Norway
West Oil Tools
Bilia
Mylan Healthcare
Synthon
Siemens
Sandoz
Unilever
The Norwegian Authors’ Union
Norway > EU and competition Tier 2
Under the leadership of department head and ‘excellent adviser‘ Kristin Hjelmass Valla, Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s ‘commercially oriented‘ team continues to act for Norwegian publishing company Vigmostad & Bjørke in an investigation by the Norwegian Competition Authority concerning allegations of infringement. Valla is well known for advising on merger clearances, cartel cases and state aid issues, to name a few areas of expertise. Procurement specialist Robert Lund is sought after for his experience in state aid law, and senior lawyer Maria Esbensen has a track record in appearing before the EFTA Surveillance Authority and the Norwegian Competition Authority. Senior associate Haakon Schiøtz and associate Sindre Svendsen are also key names to note.
Practice head(s):
Kristin Hjelmaas Valla
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good insight into current legislation. Good advice when needed.’
‘Friendly, forthcoming and easy to deal with. Thorough and reliable.’
‘Kvale is always available and very efficient.’
‘Unique industry knowledge.’
‘Kristin Valla has excellent industry knowledge.’
‘Robert Lund has detailed knowledge. He is an excellent litigator. He is tough, but responsive. An excellent lawyer.’
‘Kvale has a highly experienced team in EU and competition matters. The lawyers are professional and service-minded, and give good and to the point advice.’
‘Kristin Valla has solid knowledge and experience within competition law. She is efficient, professional and easy to cooperate with.’
Key clients
Visa Europe
Vigmostad & Bjørke
Barilla
GlobalConnect
DLF
NHO Mat og Drikke
Grønnegata 21
Kirkeveien 72
Mano
Nortura
Elkjøp Nordic / Currys
HR Prosjekt
Lerum
DNB Bank
KLP
Diplom-IS
Bilia
Tradesolution
EveryMatrix Software
The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS)
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing advice to four entities in litigation concerning the ongoing Boligbygg case, involving property purchases and state aid issues.
Norway > Intellectual property Tier 2
The intellectual property team at Kvale Advokatfirma DA ‘possesses strong business and commercial insight‘. Led by the ‘very responsive and clear-minded‘ Marie Vaale-Hallberg, the group has an excellent reputation for its strength in advising technology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage and retail clients on patent matters and trade mark litigation. Other key practitioners include patent litigation specialist Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer; Lars Trygve Jenssen, who is sought after for his experience in assisting with software licensing and unfair competition issues, to name a couple of core strengths; and senior associate Sunniva Viken, who regularly advises on marketing law.
Practice head(s):
Marie Vaale-Hallberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Marie Vaale-Hallberg is responsive, knowledgeable and always gives practical, to the point advice.’
‘Marie Vaale-Hallberg is a highly skilled lawyer with excellent business and commercial abilities. She is an experienced IP lawyer with a commercial mindset and practical approach to any situation. She has the ability to evaluate difficult situations and provide clear, well-founded and precise advice suitable for our needs.’
‘This team is unique, with all its different experience in relation to trade mark practices. Drawing from inside knowledge of the authorities to senior expertise within trade mark law.’
‘Besides a very broad knowledge of law, they possess strong business and commercial insight and are quick to get updated on new industries which is crucial for us as in-house legal counsel.’
Key clients
Altibox
Coca Cola
Compusoft
Elkjøp/Dixons Carphone
Equinor
Fantefilm
Mills
Pfizer
Jaguar Land Rover
Viatris
Unilever
Nortura
Sandoz
Siemens
Telia
Universal Music
Renolit
Synthon
TINE
Ferring
Fjordland
Effee Induction
Diplom-Is
Car-Freshener Corporation
Findus
Orifarm
Kreativt Forum
Norway > Maritime law Tier 2
Praised for its ‘creative and solution-oriented’ approach, and the ability to ‘think outside the box’, Kvale Advokatfirma DA’s cross-practice shipping group covers charterparties, maritime contracts and insurance and casualty issues; it also advises on pollution liability claims, sanctions, and other regulatory aspects of the shipping industry. The team, led by ‘legal maverick’ Kristian Lindhartsen, is also involved in a number of direct action disputes. Jostein Moen is a shipping transaction and restructuring expert, and Lilly Kathrin Relling is recommended for contractual and contentious work.
Practice head(s):
Kristian Lindhartsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very creative and solution oriented. Thinking outside the box.’
‘Kvale’s maritime practice thrives on creativity and efficiency. They stand out in the field for effective counsel with thorny issues both domestically and abroad.’
‘Kristian Lindhartsen has earned a reputation as a legal maverick and it suits his clients well. Lilly Kathrin Relling is a welcome new partner at the firm who provides advice on short timetables and with great skill.’
‘Efficiency and understanding of your business.’
‘I recommend Kristian Lindhartsen and Jostein Moen.’
‘The team is very experienced in enforcement of foreign judgments and awards. They are knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Lilly Kathrin Relling: she is knowledgeable, on the ball, practical and provides commercially viable advice. It is a pleasure to work with her.’
Key clients
Havila
Fearnlys Offshore
Standard P&I
Bourbon Offshore Norway
GIEK
SR-Bank
First Marine
Brit Syndicate 2987
Nørresundby Rederi & Shipping af 2017
Vilma Oil
Norway > Offshore construction and shipbuilding Tier 2
‘Outstanding in her competence, communication, and thoroughness’, Gry Bratvold and oil and gas offshore construction expert Yngve Bustnesli lead the offshore group at Kvale Advokatfirma DA. Advising on high-profile projects nationally and overseas, other core expertise of the team include advising oil and gas industry players on all stages of the offshore project life cycle, from tender processes to developments to disputes; the group has also recently been active in the burgeoning offshore wind industry. Andreas Stang Lund has substantial experience in oil and gas-related disputes and Lilly Kathrin Relling is a contract specialist. Senior associate Marte Roen is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Gry Bratvold; Yngve Bustnesli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In a quite broad sense, the Kvale team is just a very pleasant professional group that treats both sides of the table with respect. Each lawyer has their individual strengths and weaknesses (and specialities), but in general, Kvale is exceptional at creating a good atmosphere during client negotiations (pre-project, during project, post project).’
‘Gry Bratvold is outstanding in her competence, communication, and thoroughness. Her #1 talent is finding resolution, outside of contract agreements, leading to best possible win-win’s during any project dispute.’
Key clients
Iberdrola Renovables
Equinor
BW Offshore
Kongsberg Maritime
Maersk Drilling
Techouse
Statnett
Solution Seeker
WR Berkley Insurance (Europe)
Lancashire Insurance
Eagle Burgmann Norway
Pandion Energy
CiTECH Energy Recovery Solutions UK
Work highlights
- Advising Iberdrola Renovables Internacional on its contractual negotiations with the turbine contractor and the EPCI contractor for the construction of Flagship Project, a 10MW floating wind turbine and a semi-submersible floating concrete structure to be placed at the Met Centre in Norway.
- Advising BW Offshore on a set of contracts for operation and maintenance of an FPSO in Asia.
- Advising Pandion Energy and acting as a member of the Valhall negotiating team related to the King Lear fields and the request for use of Valhall/Hod infrastructure and construction of new shared facilities to be located at the Valhall field as part of the development of the King Lear field.
Norway > TMT Tier 2
Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s team stands out for its strength in handling digitalisation projects for a client base of prominent telecoms, media and technology companies. Outsourcing matters and high-value transactions are also prominent in the group’s workload; practice head Per-Kaare Svendsen recently led advice to data communication and centre services provider GlobalConnect on its acquisition of BSS/OSS software involving negotiations for a multi-national licence for the software. Jens Christian Gjesti is sought after for his experience in data protection, privacy and GDPR matters, and Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer regularly handles contractual issues, while Lars Trygve Jenssen is a key contact for IT law.Practice head(s):
Per-Kaare Svendsen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Telia
GlobalConnect/HomeNet
Microsoft
Pfizer
TINE
Compusoft/TwentyTwenty
Elkjøp/Dixons Carphone
IKEA
Bilia
Bufetat
Fantefilm
Municipality of Oslo
Norway > Banking and finance (including shipping finance) Tier 3
Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s banking and finance practice has a strong offering for large financial services clients. The group is well known for handling large-scale refinancing and restructuring work, while financial regulatory matters and offshore finance issues remain key areas of instruction for the team. Practice head Hillevi Myrhe is ‘always constructive and available, and delivers high quality work within extremely tight deadlines‘. Stine Snertingdalen is ‘a stand-out practitioner with deep insight and understanding of the legal issues‘. At senior lawyer level, Erik Torjusen has expertise in insolvency matters, and Stephanie Brungot, who is based in the Ålesund office, ‘has great knowledge and insight into the regulatory framework and a practical understanding of the financial sector‘.Practice head(s):
Hillevi Myhre
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extremely hands on and competent.’
‘Exceptional firm and team in all respects. The legal advice has been technically impeccable and commercial at the same time. The delivery is timely. Their management of the different legal streams and law firms is crucial. Highly recommended.’
‘Stine Snertingdalen: exceptional knowledge, experience, and reliability. Great commercial skills, constructive attitude and approach. Hillevi Myhre: exceptional technical skills and advice.’
‘Hillevi Myhre is humble and very easy to work with. She quickly grasps complex issues and has delivered excellent work with instrumental value. Stine Snertingdalen has a strong commercial awareness and thus provides security and predictability for us as a client.’
‘Very good know-how/expertise.’
‘Hillevi Myhre is a good project manager, coordinating different specialists and with a good overview of the subject matter in order to minimise risks. She is a good speaking partner in negotiations and makes clear recommendations.’
Key clients
DNB Bank
Collector Bank
Danske Bank
Arctic Securities
Nordic Trustee
Export Finance Norway
Sparebank 1 SR-bank
SpareBank 1 Østlandet
Skue Sparebank
Romsdal Sparebank
Valdres Sparebank
Sogn Sparebank
Melhusbanken
Seasons Shipping
Norway > Employment Tier 3
The ‘highly professional‘ team at Kvale Advokatfirma DA is particularly well known for its expertise in advising on contentious employment matters, however non-contentious mandates also form a key driver of work. Practice head Nicolay Skarning has ‘unique knowledge of the area‘ and provides ‘solid guidance‘ on collective agreements, while Monica Gjerde Sperre has extensive experience in advising clients drawn from the maritime sector on downsizings, dismissal cases and reorganisations. Employment specialist Jan-Erik Sverre regularly assists with pension matters, temporary lay-offs, collective labour law issues, whistleblowing claims and transfers of undertakings.Practice head(s):
Nicolay Skarning
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jan-Erik Sverre demonstrates high competence and involves us as the customer in finding good solutions.’
‘Nicolay Skarning is an appreciated talking partner and assists us in finding solutions.’
‘Very high level of service. Responds very quickly. Eager to find good solutions that works well for us as customers.’
‘Kvale is, in every aspect, professional.’
‘With Nicolay Skarning, Kvale has a unique position in the area for work rights and what you need for both the employers’ side as well the employees.’
Key clients
DNMF
Hegnar Media
Lerøy Havfisk
Ervik & Sævik/Christina E
Jets/Jets Vacuum
Caverion Norge
IKEA Norway/IKEA International
SMB Norge (Business Norway)
TyloHelo
KGK Retain Industries
Monday Production
PostNord Strålfors
Jernbanedirektoratet
MMC First Process
Kvale Advokatfirma DA > Firm Profile
The firm: Kvale is a commercial law firm that has been advising the Norwegian and international business community since its establishment in 1985. After consistent organic growth over almost four decades, the firm today counts over 100 lawyers.
The firm’s lawyers offer experience and specialist competence across all key areas of commercial law. It assists national and international clients in both the public and private sectors, whether they are major enterprises, medium/small businesses or enterprising private individuals.
Kvale is best known for representing and advising many of Norway’s largest enterprises with their most important legal matters and cases. Kvale consistently provides impactful representation and presentations of cases that involve highly complex facts, demanding matters of law, substantial values at risk and the need for in-depth knowledge of the sector.
Areas of practice
Intellectual property: Kvale has extensive experience advising Norwegian and international clients in relation to protection of intellectual property rights, including patents, trade marks, design rights, company names and copyright.
Corporate law: Kvale assists in all aspects of corporate matters. The firm advises on corporate form and structure, organisation of businesses and frequently acts as counsel to management and directors.
Oil, gas and renewable energy: Kvale provides regulatory and contractual advice related to the exploration, development, production and cessation of petroleum activities, and also assists in matters related to hydro power, wind power and other renewable energy sources.
Building and construction: Kvales experienced lawyers assist oil and gas companies of different sizes and nationalities on a day to day basis, as well as assisting with counselling, representation, negotiation and litigation.
IT and telecoms: Kvale supplies a high volume of top tier advice to key telecom and other sector companies with regulatory issues, sector-specific market regulation, data protection, contracts, transactions and interaction with the authorities. Within the IT sector, Kvale provides high end advice with IT agreements, including those relating to the development and purchase of software and software based systems, outsourcing- and operating agreements and consultancy agreements.
Competition and EU: Kvale’s EU/competition law group has expertise in national and EC competition law and related disciplines as well as public procurement law. The group’s work includes merger notifications to the European Commission and the Norwegian Competition Authority, appeals, cartel investigations, compliance programmes, public procurement and general advice on all aspects of national and EC competition law. Kvale is regularly involved in major high profile competition law cases.
Media and marketing: Kvale provides advice in relation to unfair competition from current and former employees, contracting parties and competitors, whether in relation to breach of confidentiality, improper solicitation of employees, suppliers or customers, misuse of intellectual property/know how and copying/counterfeiting.
Litigation and dispute resolution: Kvale’s lawyers have extensive experience in litigating very major and complex civil actions through the ordinary courts, as well as before national and international courts of arbitration. The firm handles cases of all sizes, but its strength lies in its vast experience in handling very major and complex cases, whether relating to the oil and gas industry, patents, telecom, corporate matters, tax or other fields.
Employment and pensions: Kvale’s comprehensive and high profile practice covers all questions related to employment laws and regulations. The firm’s lawyers have extensive experience in court proceedings within this field. The firm’s advice and assistance includes matters such as restructuring, workforce reductions, company acquisition or handling of individual conflicts.
Tax and accounting: Kvale is well respected for its boutique tax dispute and litigation practice. The firm’s tax practice is comprehensive and can offer high quality advice covering most business sectors.
Banking and finance: Kvale supplies services that cover all aspects of financial transactions, from the initial structuring, to drafting of finance documents and finally closing of financial transactions. The firm is particularly recognised for restructuring debt, enforcement of securities, ship finance and specialist competence within the savings bank field. Building on the firm’s leading position within technology, the firm has also developed strong fintech competence. Kvale clients are major integrated banks, savings banks, bond trustees and export credit institutions as well as major and SMB borrowers.
Restructuring, insolvency proceedings and credit security: Kvale is one of the most sought after Norwegian law firms in the fields of corporate reorganisation, debt restructuring proceedings and insolvency proceedings. The firm represents banks, financial institutions and other creditors in issues related to insolvency and credit security. Kvale’s team of experienced bankruptcy trustees are frequently appointed by the Probate Courts in major bankruptcies.
Corporate/M&A: Kvale has a strong focus on its corporate and M&A practice. The experienced team of lawyers advise national and international companies within all areas of corporate law and M&A. Kvale has experience from some of the largest multinational M&A cases in Norway.
Food law: Kvale provides comprehensive advice within food and feed law. The firm assists large Norwegian and Foreign Companies in all questions related to the food law.
Public law: Kvale assists local governments, public enterprises and private parties on the entire width of administrative law and of the remaining issues within public law.
Shipping: Kvale provides regulatory and contractual advice related to financing, construction, operation and management of vessels and offshore units.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Employment and pensions | Jan-Erik Sverre | ||
Banking and finance | Hillevi Torngren Myhre | ||
Banking and finance | Stine D. Snertingdalen | ||
Corporate M&A | Marius L Andresen | ||
Corporate M&A | Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt | ||
Building and construction | Fredrik Frøshaug | ||
Competition and the EU/EEA | Kristin Hjelmaas Valla | ||
Competition and the EU/EEA | Robert Lund | ||
Intellectual property | Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer | ||
Intellectual property | Marie Vaale-Hallberg | ||
IT and telecoms | Per-Kaare Svendsen | ||
IT and telecoms | Lars Trygve Jenssen | ||
Media and marketing | Lars Trygve Jenssen | ||
Media and marketing | Marie Vaale-Hallberg | ||
Food law | Marie Vaale-Hallberg | ||
Public law | Christian Stang Våland | ||
Oil, gas and renewable energy | Yngve Bustnesli | ||
Litigation and dispute resolution | Andreas Stang Lund | ||
Litigation and dispute resolution | Per Conradi Andersen | ||
Restructuring, insolvency and investigations | Tom Hugo Ottesen | ||
Restructuring, insolvency and investigations | Stine D Snertingdalen | ||
Corporate | Øystein Løken | ||
Corporate | Thomas S Farhang | ||
Tax | Christian Wahl | ||
Tax | Steinar Nundal | ||
Shipping | Kristian Lindhartsen |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Per Conradi Andersen | Mr Per Conradi Andersen has worked as a lawyer since 1995. He… | View Profile | |
Mr Marius L Andresen | Mr Marius L. Andrese has more than 20 years of experience within… | View Profile | |
Gry Bratvold | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jens Brede | Mr Jens Brede has since 1988 worked with legal issues related to… | View Profile | |
Mr Yngve Bustnesli | Mr Yngve Bustnesli has in-depth knowledge of the oil & gas industry,… | View Profile | |
Mr Alexander Daae | Alexander Daae is a Senior Associate in Kvale’s litigation and dispute resolution… | View Profile | |
Janne Kaada Erichsen | Senior lawyer | View Profile | |
Maria Esbensen | Senior lawyer | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Farhang | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Monica Gjerde Sperre | Monica Gjerde Sperre is specialised in employment law, crew law and dispute… | View Profile | |
Jens Christian Gjesti | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Lasse Hagen | Lasse Hagen has 30 years of experience within the shipping and offshore… | View Profile | |
Ms Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer | Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer is specialized within intellectual property rights, with a particular focus… | View Profile | |
Mr Lars Trygve Jenssen | Mr Lars Trygve Jenssen assists in general business law, with main focus… | View Profile | |
Ms Lilly Kathrin Relling | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt | Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt is specialized in transaction advisory services for big clients,… | View Profile | |
Mr Kristian Lindhartsen | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Øystein Løken | Mr Øystein Løken has more than 15 years of experience with corporate… | View Profile | |
Robert Lund | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Carl Christian Marthinussen | Carl Christian Marthinussen provides legal assistance in corporate law with emphasis on… | View Profile | |
Mr Jostein Moen | Jostein Moen heads Kvale’s Corporate M&A department. He works mainly with transactions,… | View Profile | |
Hillevi Myrhe | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Steinar Nundal | Mr Steinar Nundal works mainly with regular counselling and transaction counselling to… | View Profile | |
Mr Tom Hugo Ottesen | Tom Hugo Ottesen Heads Kvale’s restructuring, insolvency and investigation team. He has… | View Profile | |
Ms Kristin Ourom | Kristin Ourom advices in general business law, with emphasis on energy, corporate,… | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Piro | Mr Thomas Piro has long experience as a lawyer in the field… | View Profile | |
Mr Christian Poulsson | Mr Christian Poulsson har 20 years of experience within renewable energy (hydro,… | View Profile | |
Ms Marte Roen | Senior lawyer | View Profile | |
Haakon Schiøtz | Senior associate | View Profile | |
Mr Arne Seemann Berg | Mr Arne Seemann Berg has substantial experience as a lawyer and renders… | View Profile | |
Stine Snertingdalen | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Gunnar Stake-Larsen | Gunnar Stake-Larsen has long and extensive experience in guiding companies within trade,… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Stang Lund | Andreas Stang Lund is specialized in civil litigation and dispute resolution, with… | View Profile | |
Mr Christian Stang Våland | Mr Christian Stang Våland is a highly experienced litigator. He also provides… | View Profile | |
Sindre Svendsen | Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Per-Kaare Svendsen | Mr Per-Kaare Svenden is an internationally recognized TMT-expert and skilled negotiator. He… | View Profile | |
Mr Jan-Erik Sverre | Mr Jan-Erik Sverre works primarily within employment law, procedure and legal matters… | View Profile | |
Mr Erik Torjusen | Senior lawyer | View Profile | |
Ms Marie Vaale-Hallberg | Marie Vaale-Hallberg is specialized in intellectual property law, in addition to having… | View Profile | |
Kristin Hjelmaas Valla | Partner | View Profile | |
Sunniva Viken | Senior associate | View Profile | |
Mr Christian Wahl | Christian Wahl has substantial experience in national and international taxation and corporate… | View Profile |