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‘Excellent – very good knowledge.’

‘The BAHR team assists us with great competence and service on contractual matters and when we have contractual discussions with our clients. The team at BAHR is always well prepared when representing us in court. I would rank BAHR as one of the top firms in construction in Norway.‘

‘Øystein Bremset is a master in this field. He is exceptional in court and also a very nice person to work with.’

‘Gunnar Sørlie has shown outstanding competence and performance in all our cases. He has great strategic skills and is very good in negotiations.‘

‘We wish to highlight the outstanding flexibility and availability that they provide whenever deemed necessary. In addition, access to a strong network has also been of importance for our company.’

‘They maintain good quality and a high service level.‘

‘Hans Christian Brodtkorb has provided great support in a variety of important matters. Our firm has, with the assistance of Hans Christian, also gained access to other firms within the network in order to achieve great results.’

‘Very strong team and a leading firm within construction law.’

‘Glittertind is professional, precise, available, quick at responding, and highly competent. When you cooperate with Glittertind you clearly get the feeling that you are working with the best team.’

‘The courage to raise critical questions and to be tough and honest with the client if the client has a “weak hand” (but without overruling the client, and also without being stuck with that “first impression” of the “weak hand” if new details surface).’

‘Nils Henrik Pettersson has great capacity.’

‘Knowledge, competence and ability to adapt and give advice in any situation needed. They also have a strategical overview looking forward.’

‘Very impressive how fast Dølvik is able to understand the “big lines” of a construction project, and especially all the details of each claim that is disputed.‘

‘Pettersson can pick up small details and understand the importance of them even if others don’t see it at first.‘

‘Haavind has a very strong team in construction. They have first-hand knowledge of issues which are of importance to builders as well as entrepreneurs.‘

‘Haavind knows the construction industry very well, they have a very strong team and are quick to respond, which, compared to some of their competitors, is a huge advantage. Haavind have always offered good solutions.’

‘The team stands out for its engagement, knowledge and skin-in-the-game approach, providing clear opinions and recommendations.‘

‘Mikal Brøndmo has an excellent ability to identify critical details from a large amount of data. Always available, and a great discussion partner. Provides an excellent overview on a large amount of case-relevant data.‘

‘Both Johnny Johansen and Pål Martin Abell have a very high level of knowledge in construction law. They are both very confident. They understand the client and are also skilled in analysing the bigger picture in contractual relationships. These are important characteristics when trying to help the client solve complex and difficult matters.‘

‘They are fast to respond, both via email and phone. I have been in contact with Mikal Brøndmo for more than 10 years, and am extremely happy with his support along the way.‘

‘Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik and Johnny Johansen pay attention to the details, and are versatile, flexible and excellent communicators. They demonstrate team-building behaviour and are extremely committed and dedicated.’

‘Kluge’s construction team has consistently provided market leading advice and problem solving expertise, and is regarded by us as a definitive “top pick” for legal advice or assistance.‘

‘They have a particularly good ability to get into the case’s complexities and analyse the case’s development in light of underlying motives.‘

‘Kluge is our preferred legal firm regarding construction law. Kluge has excellent expertise in construction law as well as litigation. Compared to others I would highlight that they know the most common Norwegian construction contracts extremely well. They also give added value to our company by advising and educating our in-house personnel. In my opinion they are, if not the best, among the two or three best firms for construction in Norway.‘

‘Lars Ivar Nyland contributes consistently with great involvement, always providing both legal and strategic advice that is market leading. Additionally, his impressive ability to extract, sort and present the facts and details of large and complex cases very effectively makes him one of the top litigators within the industry.’

‘The newly-made partner Nicolai René Nielsen has a very sharp analytical approach, providing great value in large and complex negotiations or disputes.’

‘Arild Skage has excellent personal capabilities and skills. His work capacity, skill and availability is highly appreciated in our company. Furthermore, he has built up broad experience through the years of working in construction law. I would give Skage my best recommendations.’

‘This practice offers a variety of competencies in all fields we need to get support to our company. They are service minded and offer transparency in how they execute their work.‘

‘The associates stand out in their field, always giving honest advice, working efficiently and also keeping us updated on their progress.‘

‘Erlend Holstrøm is service minded and shows great responsibility and skills.’

‘Marthe Stømner Smestad is a very skilled lawyer who produces great work.‘

‘They are highly capable at handling complex issues and are cost efficient.‘

‘Stede Nilsen is very sharp in complex disputes and is an invaluable partner for our in-house team.’

‘Dedicated and competent lawyers with great focus on the commercial aspect. Provides sufficient legal advice.‘

‘Line Wefald has unique industry knowledge.‘

‘Competent attorneys who possess exceptional social skills as well as professional competence. In addition, they are available if needed.’

‘Competent team with a number of specialists within construction law.‘

‘Very easy to work with. Thorough – put effort into getting an in-depth understanding of the cases that we discuss.‘

‘With their hard work, which exceeds expectations, we find great comfort in Selmer as our legal adviser.’

‘They have specialists in all types of issues and work strategically in teams for the best interests of the customer. Always available when you need help.‘

‘This practice has by far the best team in construction. They have the experience and the understanding of the main objectives in the construction industry in Norway. Compared to other firms, Selmer’s strength is that they have a great understanding of how things work and they try to avoid unnecessary conflicts.‘

‘Johannes Meyer-Myklestad has shown profound dedication in his work with our company. Through his personal involvement, he ensured that our need of Selmer’s broad expertise were met in full. We highly regard his opinion and advice in negotiations.‘

‘They take clients seriously and do everything to help you as quickly as possible – whether it’s daytime, evening or weekends, as well as being incredibly skilled in their profession. And if they have no answer, they quickly find a colleague who is a specialist to help. In addition, they are nice and informal and we can talk to them about anything. Would especially like to mention Mads Fuglesang who serves us in an incredibly good way.’

‘Those who I’ve been in contact with have such a great understanding of the problems that the industry is facing. You don’t need to spend a lot of time explaining the issue. They are very helpful, knowledgeable, open, fair and solid lawyers. Johannes Meyer-Myklestad is a well-known figure in the industry and is part of Selmer’s team. His engagement in the industry is priceless.‘

‘The Thommessen team are very knowledgeable and diligent. They are fast working and always to the point. They have remarkable knowledge in technical matters and quite often ask critical questions in meetings. Their extensive experience in construction contract work has in many instances avoided legal disputes.‘

‘Very client-oriented. Understands clients needs.‘

‘Kristine Hyldmo is perceptive and delivers well. Jacob Bull always has a solid, well thought through and efficient way of providing advice.‘

‘Fast working, always available, knowledgeable and very friendly.‘

‘Dedicated and skilled team.’

‘WR understands our business strategy and processes, which is very helpful. Advice is tailored to our needs and straight to the point. They also have very good response times.’

‘Ola Nisja is an excellent lawyer, who is also able to add value by providing strategic advice to his clients. I have also worked closely with Marius Egeberg, and he is an excellent lawyer within the area of construction law.‘

‘The lawyers at Hjort understand our business and are able to look at legal problems from a broader perspective, considering all the possibilities when counselling us.‘

‘They respond rapidly and are accurate in their counselling. They are a resourceful legal firm and use their expertise in the areas that are needed.‘

‘They are dedicated, service-minded and understand the client’s commercial point of view, offering high-quality construction expertise along the way with litigation expertise when it is not possible to solve the dispute amicably. The litigators work closely together with colleagues in other departments during the process leading up to the court hearing, including experts Kjell Sagen Berg and Jon Oppedal Vale, ensuring the best quality in important decisions.’