BAHR has an excellent reputation for its strength in complex energy transactions; the team provides ongoing assistance to Fortum Oslo Varme on the full-scale carbon capture and storage project initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the first of its kind to be constructed in Norway. Department head Jon Christian Thaulow is ‘very knowledgeable and a prominent tactician‘, and advises on regulatory, contentious and M&A work. Other key practitioners include Rune Svoren, who specialises in electricity transactions; managing partner Thomas Svensen, who handles hydropower sector matters; M&A and contract law specialist Morten Smørdal; and senior associate Christian Rieber-Mohn.
Electricity and renewable energy in Norway
BAHR
Practice head(s):
Jon Christian Thaulow
Other key lawyers:
Rune Svoren; Thomas Svensen; Morten Smørdal; Christian Rieber-Mohn
Testimonials
‘Jon Christian Thaulow has great capacity and insight into corporate and regulatory matters within renewables. He is calm and radiates confidence and control.’
‘Rune Svoren is a senior partner with vast experience within renewables, and a great resource for the team.’
‘Morten Smørdal and Jon Christian Thaulow – when it comes to energy transactions there is no-one in the market that can match their capabilities, negotiation skills, legal and business acumen, and stamina.’
Key clients
Hafslund E-CO AS
Njordr AS
Oslo Municipality
Bodø Energi AS
Aquila Capital
Ymber AS
Fortum Oslo Varme AS
Freyr AS
Aker Horizons AS
Sognekraft AS
Work highlights
- Advised Aker Horizons on the establishment of Aker Clean Hydrogen.
- Assisting Aquila Capital with corporate, commercial, contractual and regulatory issues in connection with the acquisition and construction of Øyfjellet Wind Farm.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
The department at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS demonstrates ‘impressive in-depth knowledge‘ and ‘very strong leadership in the renewable energy sector in Norway’. The client roster includes large domestic and international power producers and grid companies, which the team regularly represents in high-profile transactions and projects, notably for hydropower and wind power sector entities. Energy sector litigation is another core area of expertise for the group. Practice head Aksel Tannum ‘is an exceptional lawyer in the area of electricity and renewable energy‘. Johan Fredrik Remmen focuses on contentious work, an area in which Pål Martin Abell also has extensive experience. Mari Reitzel Bjerke has ‘broad knowledge of the sector‘, and Jøran Sandvik is the key name for electricity-focused mandates.
Practice head(s):
Aksel Tannum
Other key lawyers:
Jøran Sandvik; Johan Fredrik Remmen; Pål Martin Abell; Mari Reitzel Bjerke
Testimonials
‘Haavind has a strong team in electricity and renewables.’
‘Haavind has a very strong legal team within electricity and renewable energy. The team has broad experience within the renewable space, including in particular hydro power and wind.’
‘Aksel Tannum is an exceptional lawyer in the area of electricity and renewable energy, and few match his calibre in the Norwegian market. He is also a very pleasant person to work with and gives advice in a precise yet nuanced way, and in a manner useful to the client. Highly recommended.’
‘Haavind has particularly good expertise in laws and regulations within the energy sector in Norway.’
‘High competence in electricity and renewable energy and ongoing development of regulatory framework conditions. Strong customer focus and good follow-up of customers’ needs.’
‘Jøran Sandvik – Very high competence and close follow-up of us as a customer with good availability and quick responses.’
‘Variety of skills and capabilities within their team. Down-to-earth style, but at the same time very professional.’
‘In terms of the Norwegian electricity market and related regulations, the team is very able. The team has in-depth knowledge of the new power grid and grid company regulations.’
Key clients
Statkraft
Eolus
Statnett
BlackRock Inc
Axpo Nordic AS and Axpo Trading AG
Vattenfall AB
Stadtwerke München
Elvia AS
Agder Energi AS
Eramet
Alcoa Norway ANS
Energy Norway
Helgeland Kraft AS
Skagerak Kraft AS
Salten Kraftsamband AS
Sunnfjord Energi AS
SFE/Vestavind Kraft AS
Elkem AS
Norsun AS
Work highlights
- Advised Hydro Energi on the merger of hydropower production assets with Lyse, forming the company Lyse Kraft.
- Providing ongoing assistance to Eolus with all legal aspects regarding the wind power project Øyfjellet.
- Representing Statkraft/Fosen Vind in several ongoing court cases regarding the validity of permits to build and operate wind farms.
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
At Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS, Bendik Christoffersen leads the practice, which acts for a high-profile roster of utility and energy companies. Renewables work is a core pillar of strength for the department, and the team regularly handles high-profile M&A mandates, regulatory matters, financings and dispute resolution, to name a few areas of expertise. Christoffersen is noted for handling complex transactional mandates for clients in the renewables sector, and also advises on concession issues. Gunnar Martinsen specialises in regulatory work, and Jacob F Bull assists with development projects and contractual issues. Jens Naas-Bibow departed to establish his own firm.
Practice head(s):
Bendik Christoffersen
Other key lawyers:
Gunnar Martinsen; Jacob F. Bull
Testimonials
‘The team is excellent in helping to secure common ground and making negotiations move forward, in addition to finding balanced legal contracts for long-term business relationships.’
‘Deep sector knowledge.’
‘Gunnar Martinsen and Bendik Christoffersen combine deep industry knowledge with practical solutions.’
Key clients
Green Investment Group
Akershus Energi AS
Eidsiva Energi AS with subsidiaries
Lyse AS / Lyse Energi AS with subsidiaries
Nordkraft AS with subsidiaries
Freyr AS
Engie International Holdings BV (Tonstad wind farm)
Zephyr AS
Haram Kraft AS
Lutelandet Energipark AS and Bremangerlandet Vindpark AS
Glitre Energi AS with subsidiaries
Avantor AS
Vardar AS
Sira-Kvina Kraftselskap
Småkraft AS
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Tysvær Vindpark AS
Østfold Energi AS
Kraftriket AS
Work highlights
- Advised Lyse on the merger of its hydro power business with Norsk Hydro, creating Lyse Kraft, one of the largest hydro power producers in Norway.
- Advising Glitre Energi AS on the ongoing merger process with Agder Energi AS, in order to create one of the largest integrated power utility groups in Norway.
- Acted as joint legal adviser to Kraftriket AS and Polar Kraft AS on the merger between the companies, creating one of the largest power retailers in Norway.
Wiersholm
Inge Ekker Bartnes and Jon Rabben jointly lead Wiersholm‘s electricity practice, which has an excellent reputation for advising on power purchase agreements, large energy transactions, financings, M&A mandates and regulatory matters. The team has been kept busy advising clients from the offshore wind sector on potential development areas in Norway. Managing associate Ekaterina Pouzatcheva and senior associate Kjetil Grini Jacobsen are also key names to note.
Practice head(s):
Inge Ekker Bartnes; Jon Rabben
Other key lawyers:
Ekaterina Pouzatcheva; Kjetil Grini Jacobsen
Testimonials
‘Highly competent professionals, with long and deep industry experience combined with a wide range of competencies (ranging from industrial specialist topics to M&A transaction execution).’
‘Jon Rabben has wide and deep industry knowledge within his sector. Leader within his field!’
‘Ekaterina Pouzatcheva: up and coming star with strong legal knowledge and excellent client management capabilities.’
‘Very dedicated people.’
‘Top of the line.’
Key clients
Aberdeen Standard Life
Akershus Energi AS / Akershus Energi Varme AS
Dalane Energi AS / Dalane Kraft AS / Enida AS
Downing LLP
Infracapital, a part of M&G plc
Infranode
Istad AS / Istad Nett AS / Istad Fiber AS
Mainstream Renewable Power Limited
Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk AS / NTE Energi AS
Ringerikskraft AS
Skagerak Energi AS / Skagerak Kraft AS
Sogn og Fjordane Energi AS / SFE Produksjon AS
Statkraft AS
Statnett SF
Suomen Voima Oy (SV Vattenkraft AB)
TrønderEnergi AS
Troms Kraft AS
Whitehelm Capital Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised TrønderEnergi on the acquisition of Statkraft’s ownership stake in Norway’s Roan wind farm.
- Assisted Infracapital with its €110m investment in thermal batteries company EnergyNest AS.
Wikborg Rein
Wikborg Rein ‘has a very strong legal practice within the renewables space‘, and has notable expertise in wind power mandates. Department head Tormod Ludvik Nilsen advises domestic and international clients on financings, project development work and regulatory issues, and is very experienced in assisting with international investments into Norwegian electricity projects. Caroline Skaar Landsværk‘s practice focuses on assisting investors, developers, contractors and stakeholders with energy regulatory matters and contractual work. Senior associate Ingeberg Collett handles hydro power and grid transactions, power purchase agreements, and international wind farm transactions. Birgitte Karlsen left the firm in June 2021 and is now in-house.
Practice head(s):
Tormod Ludvik Nilsen
Other key lawyers:
Caroline Skaar Landsværk; Ingeberg Collett
Testimonials
‘The renewable team has wide experience and knowledge in both on and offshore wind power and hydropower.’
‘Wikborg Rein has a wide range of competence in the field of electricity and renewable energy, from hydro and wind power production, to grid tariffs and regulation and retail/technology. I would like to highlight their EU/EEA competence.’
‘Caroline Skaar Landsværk is easy-going and has a good sense of humour. Her competence in EU-law and renewable energy is very good. She also has the ability to make advanced legal text available for non-lawyers.’
‘Wikborg Rein has a very strong legal practice within the renewable space. The team is highly competent, well organised, hard working and pleasant to work with. They also draw on a broad portfolio of M&A projects that also provides us, as client, with an experience in the renewables that few can match.’
‘Tormod Ludvik Nilsen and Caroline Skaar Landsværk are highly competent within their fields of expertise and are able to communicate advice in a practical and well rounded manner. As a client we also highly appreciate their ability to provide transparency around processes and to deliver advice in a timely manner. Both are also very pleasant to work with.’
‘Wikborg has a strong practice for M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector.’
‘Tormod Nilsen is a distinctive lawyer. He is very responsive, knowledgeable and was a great support in the negotiations.’
Key clients
ASKO Fornybar AS
BKK AS
Energi Norge
Elvia
Hafslund Ny Energi AS
Norfund
Norsk Hydro ASA
Stadtwerke München GmbH
Troms Kraft AS
Tronox Holdings AS
Hafslund Eco AS
TrønderEnergi AS
Work highlights
- Advised Stadtwerke München on the acquisition of a 29.4% ownership stake in Roan wind farm.
- Assisting Energi Norge with an assessment of how new EU regulations within the energy area will affect Norwegian law.
- Assisted Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, with the sale of SN Power AS to Scatec ASA.
Advokatfirmaet Hjort
Advokatfirmaet Hjort ‘has a high level of expertise in electricity and renewable energy‘. Kristin Bjella, who heads up the practice, specialises in renewable energy law, and advises on hydropower, wind power and grid development projects, concession and electricity grid regulation, and transactional mandates. Corporate law expert Jørn Uggerud acts as longstanding counsel to Gassnova regarding carbon capture and storage matters, and also advises on offshore wind projects. Other key practitioners include Ola Hermansen and associate Sjur Gabrielsen. Morten Fjermeros moved to Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS in January 2021.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Jørn Uggerud; Ola Hermansen; Sjur Gabrielsen
Testimonials
‘The company has a high level of expertise in electricity and renewable energy, and delivers content both on time and focused on what the customer needs.’
Key clients
Agder Energi Group
Statnett SF
Sogn og Fjordane Energi AS
Energiselskapet Hardanger Group
Gassnova
NODES Markets and NODES Tech
Fred. Olsen Renewables
Siemens Gamesa
Salten Kraftsamband
Avinor SF
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing advice to Agder Energi Vannkraft AS on all legal matters concerning the development and building of two new hydropower plants, as well as dams and tunnels in the Åseral region.
- Advising Agder Energi Nett AS on the contractual framework and procurement issues relating to procurement of services and equipment for electricity transformer plants.
Kvale Advokatfirma DA
With ‘expert competence in electricity and renewable markets‘, Kvale Advokatfirma DA has an established track record in representing developers, producers and utility companies in a wide range of transactional, regulatory and contentious work. Christian Poulsson, who leads the team, is a key name for cross-border work, and is highly experienced in acting for Norwegian hydropower and wind power clients in restructuring and transactional mandates. Kristin Ourom ‘has strong knowledge around all aspects of the energy industry in Norway‘. Per Conradi Andersen and associate Pernille Wold Ellingsen are also names to note.
Practice head(s):
Christian Poulsson
Other key lawyers:
Kristin Ourom; Per Conradi Andersen; Pernille Wold Ellingsen
Testimonials
‘Excellent and highly responsive team combining unique market insight with firm legal judgement.’
‘Kristin Ourom stands out as responsive with incredible capacity. Superb service and insight combined with an unique and pragmatic approach, and clear advice for efficient solutions to complex challenges.’
‘We have a very good cooperation with Kvale and their team.’
Key clients
Alta Kraftlag
aventron AG
Captiva Capital Management
Energeia AS
Hafslund E-CO
Hallingdal Kraftnett
Hammerfest Energi
Hålogaland Kraft
Notodden Energi
Saudefaldene
Sykkylven Energi
Stranda Energi
Stryn Energi
Tafjord Kraft
TrønderEnergi
Volue / Markedskraft
Geitåni Kraftverk
Tinfos
Nortura
Scanergy
NorgesEnergi / Kredinor Finans
Cloudberry Asset Management
Maik
Nettalliansen
Skjåk Energi
Hemsedal Energi
Luster Energi
Jæren Energi
Drangedal Energi
Hardanger Energi
Luosterjok Kraftlag
Repvåg Kraftlag
Hålogaland Kraft
Rauland Kraftlag
Svorka Energi
Sunndal Energi
Nord-Salten Kraft
Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS
The energy department at Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS is particularly strong for hydro, wind and solar power matters, and works on a broad range of mandates for a client base of domestic and international utility companies, power producers and project developers. The team also reports an increase in work from the offshore sector. Håkon Sandbekk, who heads up the department, is highly regarded for his expertise in wind power projects, and assists with all stages of renewables projects, as well as advising on contractual matters and regulatory issues. Tax expert Einar Bakko and Liv Monica Stubholt, who is very experienced in acting for electricity sector clients, are also key names to note. Roy Slettvold moved in-house in December 2021.
Practice head(s):
Håkon Sandbekk
Other key lawyers:
Einar Bakko; Liv Monica Stubholt
Key clients
Fortum
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)
Statkraft
Statnett
BKW Energie
Scatec
Varanger Kraft
Agder Energi
Norseman Wind AS
Cloudberry Clean Energy AS
Hitecvision/Vårgrønn AS
Morrow Batteries
HydrogenPro
Green Ammonia Berlevåg
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig‘s ‘very dedicated‘ team has ‘in-depth knowledge about the energy and utility sector in Norway‘. Wind power mandates remain a cornerstone area of instruction for the group, which also counts energy financing matters, grid projects, and hydro power issues as key areas of expertise. Oslo-based Peter Aall Simonsen ‘has a deep understanding of the market, excellent organisational skills and is a well-experienced negotiator‘; he co-leads the department with Kristiansand-based Robin Aker Jakobsen, who specialises in grid law and electricity transmission issues. Senior associate Sunniva Kinsella acts on electricity and renewable sector projects.
Practice head(s):
Peter Aall Simonsen; Robin Aker Jakobsen
Other key lawyers:
Sunniva Kinsella
Testimonials
‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig has deep understanding of the rights and duties of power grid companies. They are knowledgeable of the law and various cases in the field. The team is on time, and precise.’
‘The entire SVW team is strongly focused and gives relevant and “straight to the point” advice.’
‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a large and strong team covering all disciplines related to the “green shift”, such as solar, hydrogen, offshore and onshore wind power, grid, hydropower, biofuel, tax etc. They are engaged, easy to work with, very knowledgeable and well connected. The team includes a broad range of experts in different areas who work very well together and are great at finding workable solutions.’
‘The whole team delivers with gusto.’
‘Robin Aker Jakobsen has a very good overview of the regulations in the energy industry.’
‘Quick to respond and always clear recommendations.’
‘They are involved in negotiations and guidelines through industry organisations and for this reason they have first-hand knowledge of what is happening in the industry. This gives a great advantage in terms of being able to help the industry.’
‘Comprehensive sector experience with large involvement from partners.’
‘Highly skilled team with substantial industry knowledge.’
Key clients
Agder Energi AS/Agder Energi Nett AS
Arva AS
CapMan Infra Oy
DNB Bank ASA
Finnmark Kraft AS
Eksfin – Export Finance Norway
Glitre Energi Nett AS
Hardanger Energi Nett AS
Haugaland Kraft Nett AS
Horisont Energi AS
Kystnett AS
Kvikraft AS
Lede AS
Linea AS
Linja AS
Lofotkraft AS
Mørenett AS
NAEV Solventus S.a.r.l.
NEAS Nett AS
Norgesnett AS
Odda Energi Nett AS
PGEIF
Prime Capital AG
REN AS / Energi Norge AS
RWE Wind Norway
SFE Produksjon AS
Stryn Energi AS
Tensio AS
Vestas Norway AS
Vesterålskraft Nett AS
Vevig AS
Lofotkraft AS
Work highlights
- Advising offshore wind developer RWE on bidding matters concerning the construction and operation of offshore wind farms in Norway.
- Advising Eksfin (as export guarantor) on all matters pertaining to the Dogger Bank Wind Farm Projects, based in the UK.
Arntzen de Besche
Arntzen de Besche‘s department fields expertise across the spectrum of electricity matters, with particular strength in electricity financing work, and is also widely recognised for its solid track record in advising on hydro power and wind power projects. The team stands out as ‘excellent in EU law‘, with practice co-head Espen Bakken focusing on M&A and competition law. Practice co-head Odd-Harald Berg Wasenden is praised for his ‘outstanding understanding of energy market regulation‘.
Practice head(s):
Espen Bakken; Odd-Harald Berg Wasenden
Testimonials
‘Odd-Harald Wasenden: very knowledgeable of both law and our business processes, which adds significant value and possibility to directly apply his advice. He has knowledge of both electricity and financial law which is unique and very valuable for us.’
‘Odd-Harald Wasenden is top-notch in EU law. He gives excellent advice. When we are negotiating deals, he is very good for commercial issues. And every time he has been involved the result has been very good.’
‘Odd-Harald Wasenden has high competence within energy regulation on a EU level. This is very sophisticated and specialized work.’
Key clients
TrønderEnergi AS
Statnett SF
Gassco AS
BKK
DigiPlex
Norske Skog Saugbrugs AS
Geothermal Energy AS
Agdereierne
Nasdaq Spot AB
Nasdaq Oslo ASA
Nasdaq Clearing AB
Elkem ASA /Elkem Iceland ehf.
EcoPro
Sarepta Energi AS
Biokraft AS
Work highlights
- Advised Statnett on procurement matters pertaining to grid losses.
- Advising Agdereierne, a consortium of over 20 municipalities holding a majority ownership in Agder Energi, on the merger of Agder Energi with Glitre Energi.
Advokatfirmaet CLP DA
Managing partner Lars Gunnar Aas and Amund Erdal jointly head up the ‘very hands-on, pragmatic and solution–oriented‘ team at Advokatfirmaet CLP DA. The group garners praise for its ‘expertise, efficiency and deep understanding of the industry‘, with a solid track record in advising on large-scale energy transactions, clean tech deals and infrastructure technology matters. Electricity and renewables sector acquisitions and divestments remain a buoyant area of instruction for the group. Senior associate Lars Strøm Killengreen ‘stands out as a talented legal professional within the energy sector‘.
Practice head(s):
Lars Gunnar Aas; Amund Erdal
Other key lawyers:
Lars Strøm Killengreen
Testimonials
‘Both Amund Erdal and Lars Gunnar Aas are very knowledgeable within the electricity and renewable practice, and assist the client with all faces of the projects and contribute to getting the deals through.’
‘Very high quality deliveries within the time scope agreed. High availability.’
‘Very competent and dynamic team. Senior resources are hands-on in the projects.’
‘Lars Gunnar Aas has been very hands-on in the projects we have worked together. He is competent, flexible, listens to the clients’ needs, and delivers in an efficient and timely manner.’
‘Apart from providing efficient legal advice of very high quality, the CLP team stands out with their commercial mindset and understanding.’
‘Amund Erdal is a highly competent attorney who truly cares for his clients. He always makes himself available when needed and works proactively to ensure that risks and mitigating actions are identified at an early stage. His support has helped our legal department deliver value adding contributions to our business. Amund’s personable demeanour also makes him a pleasure to work with.’
‘Lars Strøm Killengreen stands out as a talented legal professional within the energy sector. He has helped drive complex projects with characteristic persistence and calm in high-pressure environments.’
‘Very practical, solution oriented, fast to respond.’
‘Amund Erdal is a very pragmatic and open-minded lawyer. He is thorough, level-headed and highly skilled in energy matters. What really stands out about Amund is his ability to come up with creative ideas where others only see hopeless problems. He is tough in defending his clients’ interest but at the same time delves deep into the issues and the parties’ goals and motivations to search for common ground and a way forward that works for all. Highly recommended!’
‘Amund Erdal is very knowledgeable and able to cover all the aspects relevant for us within the sector from greenfield development projects to transactions, mergers and carve-out of assets. He is very hands on and finds solutions in complex projects.’
Key clients
Agder Energi AS
Arendal Fossekompani ASA
Fortum Oyj
Fortum Consumer Solutions AS
Agder Energi Vannkraft AS
Volue ASA
Fortum Markets AS
Ånstadblåheia Vindpark AS
Nygårdsfjellet Vindpark AS
Entelios AS
Sørfjord Vindpark AS
Røros Elektrisitetsverk AS
Nysnø Klimeinvesteringer AS
Baze Technology AS
Enfo Technology AS
Agder Energi Venture AS
Intex Resources ASA
eSmart Systems AS
Resoptima AS
Lefdal Mine Datacenter AS
Morrow Batteries AS
Work highlights
- Advised Agder Energi Vannkraft AS on the negotiation of a power purchase agreement with renewable energy asset manager Luxcara for the output of a 900MW wind power portfolio across Finland and Sweden.
- Advising Morrow Batteries on the development of a factory, which will use renewable hydroelectric power to manufacture batteries.
- Advising Fortum Oyj on the sale and transfer of shares in Sørfjord Vindpark AS to Nordic Wind B.V.
CMS Kluge
Stig Even Jakobsen heads up the practice at CMS Kluge, which is noted for advising on high-profile electricity and renewable energy projects. Kjetil Stensvik is ‘precise and practical‘, and is leading the advice to Statnett on all aspects of the ongoing North Sea Link project. Energy sector litigation and regulatory issues are other key areas of instruction for the ‘dedicated and capable‘ team. Senior associate Kenneth Høgevold ‘has a quick grasp of complex issues‘.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Kjetil Stensvik; Kenneth Høgevold
Testimonials
‘Very competent, highly skilled. Delivers first-class advice.’
‘Individuals are very responsive and proactive in their advice. They understand our problems very easily and suggest good solutions to them.’
‘Very flexible and thorough in their work.’
‘CMS Kluge has offered a team of qualified lawyers with different expertise which we were able to draw upon. Instead of delivering lengthy, cumbersome memos, they deliver short and precise advice, specifically related to the issue presented.’
‘I have worked with Kenneth Høgevold. He has shown a quick grasp of complex issues, how they might be linked to other possible issues and is able to see the whole picture. He works independently and is able to propose solutions with good reasoning for meetings with the counter party. I especially appreciate his willingness to be available for a phone call at any time and to get the work done, no matter how late at night or how difficult the counter party is.’
‘Fast responses, understand very quickly the matter/case. Able to handle very complex information, also regarding international law. Able to understand the whole picture and be practical, not just see it from a ‘juridical and theoretical point of view’. Street smartness!’
Key clients
Hydro Energi AS
Hafslund E-CO AS
KLP
Kvinnherad Energi AS
Elvia AS
Statnett SF
Norsk Fjernvarme
Fortum Oslo Varme AS
Fortum OYj
Nysnø Klimainvesteringer AS
Norsk Hydro ASA
Fjordkraft AS
Tensio AS – Tensio TS/TN
Salhuselva Kraft AS
Green Mountain AS
Brakar AS
Ruter AS
Gassnova SF
CO2 Capsol AS
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
Powerzeek AS
Advokatfirmaet Grette AS
Advokatfirmaet Grette AS‘ ‘very hands-on‘ team ‘knows the energy sector‘. The ‘pragmatic‘ Thomas Borch-Nielsen stands out for his expertise in M&A transactions, notably within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He jointly heads up the department with Stig Walle, who is praised for his ‘great industry knowledge‘. Marius Svendsvoll Langnes assists with construction projects, and litigation expert Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal ‘understands the customer’s needs well‘. Kristine Høivik Smedsrud is a key contact for contractual matters.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Borch-Nielsen; Stig Walle
Other key lawyers:
Marius Svendsvoll Langne; Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal; Kristine Høivik Smedsrud
Testimonials
‘Very hands on, knowledgeable of all relevant aspects of the area and with a focus on solutions.’
‘Thomas Borch-Nielsen covers all relevant needs for assistance within the sector. Especially his combined knowledge as a great M&A lawyer and energy lawyer makes him stand out.’
‘Highly experienced on construction contracts. Direct and clear communication. Solution oriented.’
‘They are professional, but easy to communicate with. They are ahead of our case, and make us feel like we are an important customer and that they’ve always got the time for us. They are up to date with all the recent events. Extremely service minded.’
Key clients
Hywer (formerly Brødrene Dahl AS)
Småkraft Utbygging AS
Celsa Armeringsstål AS
MIP Miljøkraft AS
Green Norway AS
Maats tec ltd
Forte Vannkraft AS
Imtas
KB Spennteknikk
Nettalliansen AS
Nettpartner AS
Hurum Energi AS (Hurum Kraft AS and Smartliv AS)
Work highlights
- Advised Forte Energi Bergboring AS (a wholly owned subsidiary of Forte Vannkraft AS) on an asset purchase from the Norhard Group, involving the acquisition of drilling rigs.
- Assisting MIP Miljøkraft AS with disputes with the main contractor arising from the construction of the Leiråga hydropower plant.
- Assisting Hywer with EPC contracts for the construction of hydropower plants.
SANDS
The energy department at SANDS has a strong cross-practice offering, with a team that advises on restructurings, energy transactions and regulatory issues, to name a few areas of expertise. Hydro, wind and solar sector mandates form the backbone of the practice, and department head Alf Øystein Skudal is very experienced in representing grid and hydropower sector clients. Senior associate Mathilda Bergman specialises in energy law, and is a key contact for transactional mandates.
Practice head(s):
Alf Øystein Skudal
Other key lawyers:
Mathilda Bergman
Testimonials
‘They quickly understand what you need assistance with and get the job done efficiently.’
‘The individuals we have worked with at SANDS have been very flexible in terms of turning work around quickly in accordance with our needs, and have had excellent subject matter knowledge.’
‘Alf Øystein Skudal has strong capabilities in the fields of M&A transactions, great in managing and coordinating projects, responds timely with quality. Exceptional market knowledge.’
Key clients
Ren Røros
Vesterålskraft
Cloudberry
NTE Energi
Tensio
Gudbrandsdal Energi
Dønnesfjord Vindkraft
Vento Ludens
Sandøy Energi
Aventus Green Technology
Scanvind2
Sira-Kvina Kraftselskap
Captiva Capital
Småkraft
Midtkraft
Magnora ASA
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt handles a wide variety of energy transactions, and is particularly well-regarded for its solid track record in advising renewables sector and energy companies on solar, wind and hydro M&A projects. Regulatory work is another core area of expertise for the practice, in which Hallvard Gilje Aarseth is experienced. Aarseth co-heads the department with Sindre Søndenå Andersen, who focuses on corporate law, securities and capital markets, and Torkjel Kleppo Grøndalen.
Practice head(s):
Torkjel Kleppo Grøndalen; Sindre Søndenå Andersen; Hallvard Gilje Aarseth
Testimonials
‘They have a very experienced and skilled team and we are very happy with their performance.’
Key clients
Fjordkraft Holding ASA / Fjordkraft AS
Norsk Vind AS
Magnora ASA
Nysnø Klimainvesteringer AS
VårGrønn AS
Lyse Energi AS
Fossberg Kraft AS
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
Valinor AS
Clemens Kraft AS
Fjelberg Kraftlag AS
Tafjord Kraft AS
Gjensidig Forsikring ASA
Kellas Midsream Limited
Jæren Energi AS
Ocean GeoLoop AS
Biozin Holding AS