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‘The team is made up of people with different skills who complement each other very well. They are forward-thinking and aggressive and are able to combine their legal skills with a great understanding of the purpose and processes in the aquaculture industry.’

‘Frode Henning Antonsen is a highly skilled lawyer. His strength is his expertise in the field combined with extensive experience with construction projects. He is very service-minded and stands up when we need his support. He is supremely the best in the market from our point of view.’

‘Halfdan Melbye stands out.’

‘Sands has many employees with heavy experience on legal issues concerning fishery legislations.’

‘I recommend Ole-Martin Lund Andreassen and Bjørn-Ivar Bendiksen.’

‘To the point understanding of our needs and very clear on this in their advice to us.’

‘The experience and insight Halfdan Melbye has from the sector is outstanding and has been most valuable for our company. Also has his ability to read and understand our needs.’

‘Very competent and very good knowledge about our firm and the sector where we operate.’

‘Creative and accurate in the work of getting the facts out and come up with good suggestions for solutions for process and progress.’

‘Vidar Johnsen – very good in litigation and licensing.’

‘Corinne Silden Stephensen: She has a humble approach and seeks to find sound arguments that speak for us.’

‘SANDS has a strong team within construction law. I value the fact that they have professionals with in-depth knowledge in all of their regional offices. This gives us excellent advice locally and it makes the daily interactions where they can show up and meet our project managers where they are so much easier to handle.’

‘Eirik Birkelund (partner) has excellent knowledge of construction law and litigation. When it comes to groundsworks he is in a league of his own.’

‘The team is made up of people with different skills who complement each other very well. They are forward-thinking and aggressive and are able to combine their legal skills with a great understanding of the purpose and function of construction projects.’

‘Committed and knowledgeable personnel, who are also pleasant, accommodating and solution-oriented who deliver at the agreed time.’

‘What sets this practice apart is their unwavering dedication to client success. They take the time to deeply understand your unique needs and objectives, tailoring their legal strategies accordingly. Their team’s expertise spans a wide range of practice areas, ensuring comprehensive support.’

‘SANDS truly shines in their personalised approach and ability to stay ahead of the curve. A resounding 10/10 recommendation!’

‘Guy Leonard is truly exceptional. His leadership and expertise set him apart in the legal field. Guy’s ability to grasp complex legal issues and translate them into practical strategies is remarkable.’

‘Hallvard Høyem, as an associate working alongside Guy Leonard, embodies the same dedication to excellence. His attention to detail and unwavering commitment to our case’s success have been truly impressive. His commitment to delivering results and going the extra mile sets him apart as an outstanding associate.’

‘The team was strong, especially lead lawyer Hege Ersdal. They were innovative in their approach and honest with how to make the best possible strategy.’

‘Hege Ersdal stood out as the star in our team.’

‘Responsive, knowledgeable, skilled in court.’

‘SANDS’ team in the discipline of dispute resolution is very good quality in all respects.’

‘Hege B. Ersdal has a very strong academic record and industry/business knowledge which is invaluable for high-quality legal services.’

‘The group delivers a unique understanding of the client’s needs. Looking at the case from a perspective of sharing the ownership of the problems that need to be overcome. They are very pleasant to work with.’

‘ Christian Kjellby Nesset is a high-standard, business-oriented lawyer who deeply understands the client’s needs. He is always available and finds the best solutions to complex legal issues. He is a great litigator and is very pleasant to work with!’

‘SANDS shows a genuine interest in the person and the case. They are professional and give thought-through advice with the client in focus. The company is quick to respond to any questions and always has time for you as the client.’

‘Direct, solid and time effective counseling.’

‘Great specialist knowledge, quickly gets to grips with the challenges of the customers even if the cases are complex. Has a great range in the expertise they offer.’

‘Very competent in their work.’

‘Extremely experienced, calm and accurate.’

‘Henning Heitmann has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to instill confidence in our leaders during critical and challenging situations. His profound knowledge and expertise have not only been pivotal in our labour law challenges, but have also brought an irreplaceable amount of competence to our organisation.’

‘Maria Elena Kvalen is a highly professional lawyer who always gets back to us even though we are late and the request has a short deadline. She is always timely and reliant.’

‘Malin Stenseth is highly professional, is service minded and very responsive. She replies instantly on requests and always delivers in time and with quality.’

‘Sands is great within this area.’

‘Lars Berge Andersen stands out.’

‘Professional and always responds on time.’

‘I work with Lars Berge Andersen, who is my contact in Sands. He is very professional in practice and has structural thinking. He always gives me valuable advice when I raise questions and concerns.’

‘Skilled and know segment well.’

‘High availability and efficient solutions.’

‘Working with Sands related to several projects and frame agreements has proved to be a positive experience. The coverage of all questions has been very helpful in steering our discussions with suppliers and customers around potential pitfalls and has as such been beneficial to our company.’

‘Lars Berge Andersen has been one of the most receptive and responsive people in the legal trade that I have been working with in the last 20 years. His guidance, based on ample experience, has been extremely beneficial. It is evident that Lars draws from a large pool of practical experience and understanding of industry processes.’

‘Always available and have a practical approach to the application of law.’

‘SANDS has excellent knowledge of competition law as well as public procurement law.’

‘We work most with Thomas Sando, who is outstanding. Thomas is extremely service-minded, and he always responds at short notice. Probably because of his deep knowledge of competition law and his calmness and professionality, we always feel that we have an advantage in discussions with counterparts – and that we have chosen the best lawyer.’

‘The team has proven very valuable as they possess detailed competence of all aspects of legal issues regarding international business trade. Our company is engaged in complex system deliveries across the globe and face numerous legal challenges concerning contracts and potential issues. They have always been able to provide the correct competence and experience to provide good legal advice within all such areas.’

‘Lennart Garnes, Special Counsel: He has an excellent analytic approach and I have been impressed by his ability to identify important challenges overlooked by others. I trust his advice and feel at rest when he presents the practical consequences of a given legal framework.’

‘SANDS offers an excellent team within EU and competition practice. A particular strength of the team is its dedication to the case and thoroughness. The team communicates well in cases with complex stakeholder structures’.

‘All individuals I worked with exhibit a high standard of expertise and utmost professionalism. I have particularly valued their caution towards legal risks and ability to incorporate independent economic analysis into their proceedings. I worked with Partner Aksel Joachim Hageler and Special Counsel Lennart Garnes.’

‘Sands has a strong position in the Norwegian Market. The main reason for this is their reputation for housing the best legal competence in Norway, attracting the smartest and the most hardworking lawyers in the market. Our main contact has been Thomas Sando, the managing partner in Sands. He has supported us on several big public tenders with a great success.’

‘Sands has a high understanding of our industry (technology) and the phase our company is in (start-up/scale-up). They are available when we need them, and good at building teams with the right competence and experience.’

‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is highly skilled and available for us whenever we need legal advice. Together with her team, she advises and explains difficult topics in a way that is easy for us to understand.’

‘The holistic views of the partners are exceptional.’

‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is an excellent lawyer. She’s proactive and responsive, providing timely and practical advice.’

‘Very broad competence, across the IP spectrum.’

‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is highly skilled across the spectrum of IP disciplines, she is very observant to the client’s strategic needs and provides perfectly tailored legal advice.’

‘SANDS’ procurement team displays an unmatched commercial understanding of our business, and the challenges that we face when tendering for public contracts or the complaint about public procurements taking into account our role as a central adviser in our sector.’

‘Above all, this team embodies a wealth of expertise and experience. Their diverse perspectives enhance our problem-solving capabilities and guarantee that we tackle our legal matters and challenges with a unique and innovative outlook.’

‘A highly skilled team, always quick responses, great standard of work, expert knowledge in our line of business.’

‘Åshild Fløisand (Partner): Highly skillful, respected in her field, quick, great understanding of both public procurement and the waste industry which is useful for us.’

‘We have worked with SANDS for many years and know their practice very well. It is our opinion that they have unique expertise in the procurement field. They always take a business approach to legal issues. Our experience is that the team is solution-oriented and to-the-point.’

‘The procurement team is led by partner Åshild Fløisand who is a very experienced lawyer with a key understanding of our commercial position in the market. She is extremely knowledgeable in public procurement law and practices and not afraid of fighting tricky cases. She provides high-quality advice, and it is our impression that she is genuinely engaged in her clients and cases.’

‘Our firm has been assisted by other large Norwegian law firms in the past, but in SANDS we have truly found THE trusted adviser for our business, especially within public procurement.’

‘We get good help from SANDS in our business.’

‘Christian Hartmann gives me and us in our business good advice at the right time.’

‘I perceive the staff gallery in the company to be of a very high standard. Of course, the level of competence is sky-high, the level of service is formidable. But the unique thing is that they range from professionals, deal makers to politicians with good contacts in the government.’

‘Christian Hartmann at the property department is a very good match with the client. He is a socially very cheerful person. Together we complement each other well. The lawyer has an extremely sharp brain, is concerned with participants and, not least, follows up on the details until they are closed. The level of knowledge is extremely high. I have felt extremely well looked after by a lawyer who from the outset has handled enormous work pressure.’

‘We have had a close relationship with our main lawyer Roger Engebretsen for more than 20 years, and he, together with SANDS’s other professional team, solves all our legal needs.’

‘Morten Brandhaug is our preferred legal adviser concerning real estate transactions and other related issues. He is always available, happy and commercial-oriented on behalf of his clients. Last, but not least, social intelligence when it comes to meeting the counterparts in a very nice manner.’

‘Sands has a good team that delivers according to expectations. We clarify the scope in advance so that we can adapt the job to be done.’

‘We have had the same primary attorney for many years who has gotten to know us and our business. By knowing us well, he adapts his advice and is a strategic partner.’

‘SANDS has a good team that delivers according to expectations. We clarify the scope in advance so that we can adapt the job to be done.’

‘They are very good at following up with the customers. They are good at using the house’s resources in their affairs.’

‘SANDS’ employees are very up-to-date on legislative changes and the latest court rulings.’

‘Ulf Sørdal provides quality advice and other services related to transfer pricing. Services are provided using a pragmatic approach well suited to our business’ needs. If issues arise in other jurisdictions, we are able to utilise professionals in his international network in a seamless way.’

‘We have used Torgeir Fjeldskaar over several years and we are very impressed by his ability to understand the case, find solutions, give us good advice and follow up on our cases.’

‘We have had the same primary attorney for many years who has gotten to know us and our business. By knowing us well, he adapts his advice and is a strategic partner.’

‘Exceptionally good client engagement. Pragmatic, well-considered and solution-oriented advice.’

‘Brilliant communicators and a pleasure to work with. Excellent, outcome orientated judgement/advice during negotiations.’

‘Strong team with wide range of competencies.’

‘SANDS has a good team that delivers according to expectations.’

‘The team is highly competent and are a good partner for our business.’

‘Erik Lind – combination of solid M&A track record and excellent people skills, ensures successful M&A processes, also when obstacles occur.’

‘Terje Gulbrandsen is the lawyer that understands our company and business strategy best, and he therefore gives great advice.’