‘Very capable and available team, forward-leaning and eager to add value to our processes.’

‘Karl Erik Navestad is a very experienced oil and gas lawyer with in-depth industry knowledge. He is very quick at catching what is important to his clients, and always delivers on his promises. Very pleasant to work with.’

‘Timely, on point, excellent lawyers.’

‘Anders Rødland – personal engagement, collaboration, proactive, expert advice.’

‘Odd-Harald B Wasenden has a deep understanding of the electricity market, and grid/infrastructure issues in particular. He always has the ability to see the big picture when providing his advice.’

‘Aleksander D. Myklebust has valuable regulatory grid and infrastructure insight and a very good political understanding.’

‘Rune Tjomsås Andersen is very knowledgeable in the energy and electricity sector. In particular related to tax issues and transactional work.’

‘Great team with relevant knowledge and a business mind. Also links to resources in other countries.’

‘On point advice. Very service-minded and pleasant to work with.’

‘Highly competent and always on top of things.’

‘BAHR has sufficient resources to always be able to put together a team that can handle peak loads. Extremely good availability.’

‘My main person within BAHR is Stig Klausen Engelhart. He has been the responsible partner for several significant projects over the last years. In particular I will emphasise his excellent commercial skills, to not lose sight of the commercial objectives and contribute to finding good solutions for us that are acceptable for the counterpart. He is very solution oriented and has always been able to solve sensitive matters and maintain progress according to the timeline.’

‘The BAHR team are always able to address a wide range of legal challenges and demonstrate ability to solve issues that require competence within multiple areas and disciplines.’

‘In general, their deep knowledge of the various parts of the E&P value chain never stop impressing me. I have worked with Trond Lingaas in particular and he demonstrates an understanding of the practical challenges and awareness of any commercial interfaces leaving great confidence in the end products he has been involved with.’

‘BAHR is great due to: – its highly skilled lawyers – its well designed support teams fit to suit the relevant tasks – its customer service and priorities – its diversified teams – its customer availability and service level – its format of practical legal advice and input – its branch- and customer knowledge.’

‘The BAHR team supporting us provides superb legal support by allocating the best team for the relevant task adding unique competence.’

‘CLP has very good knowledge about the electricity and renewable energy market in Norway, updated, know the different players quite well and are very solution oriented.’

‘Amund Erdal is very qualified, easy to cooperate with and able to find good and practical solutions. With the support of Lars Gunnar Aas, CLP has a very qualified and strong transaction team within the energy sector.’

‘Amund Erdal has been exceptional.’

‘Close personal relationship between client and client contact, including socially connected.’

‘A strong focus on providing a compact, agile and commercially experienced team covering all our needs for legal assistance. The focus on providing us with a consistent team with one contact point is highly appreciated, knowing that regardless of the matter it will be handled swiftly.’

‘Amund Erdal is extremely knowledgeable and our go to legal adviser in the energy sector regardless of the matter at hand. He is a very strong negotiator with a great understanding of the important commercial aspects and objectives of the assignments. His calm and analytic approach also makes him a very pleasant adviser to work with.’

‘Lars Gunnar Aas is one of the most experienced legal advisers we have worked with in the sector and has a unique capability to push the transactions forward in the wanted direction.’

‘The CMS Kluge team covers the entire range of legal services required. A very good “full service” practice, where the different fields/departments work seamlessly together. They offer a very collaborative approach, which is also reflected in innovative pricing and billing arrangements based on the needs of the client.’

‘Each member of the CMS Kluge team takes a personal interest in the client’s project; the full commercial business case, and the risks and opportunities in it, and not limited to only the agreements or transactions in question for the firm’s scope. Partner Kjetil Stensvik stands out as a lawyer extremely dedicated to the clients project, business case, organisation and needs.’

‘They are friendly, helpful and understand our needs.’

‘Professional team including both experienced lawyers who built their experience working in house in the biggest oil and gas companies in Norway and young lawyers with good knowledge receiving good support from partners. CMS Kluge is helping young lawyers to develop their skills. Team is unique, consists of very competent and professional advisers who are easy to connect with and feel comfortable under the cooperation. Always delivering on time and flexible with prices when tasks are less complicated. I would highly recommend CMS Kluge. They joined an international chain of advisers and can deliver legal advice also across different jurisdictions.’

‘Camilla Grytten – hardworking, thorough, engaged, always on time with her work, very open and friendly with good sense of humour and modern lawyer. She was a part of big and complex project for my company including drafting and assessment of 30 agreements, her experience and understanding of the complexity of project helped to mitigate the risks for my company. Brilliant in disputes. Creating a good atmosphere for the local team and during the meetings with other parties.’

‘Experienced team in Energy Law – and leading Norwegian law firm in the field of District Energy.’

‘Kjetil Stensvik always give timely and high-quality deliverables. He finds practical solutions on potential contractual disputes, and provides clear guidance on a possible way forward. Very good communications skills and ability to build relationships in the project organisation.’

‘We got to know the people in the company who appeared to us to be curious, sincere and dedicated to their role in following up with us as a potential client. Their direct communication particularly appealed to us.’

‘I would like to highlight Partner Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal and Attorney Kristine Høivik Smedsrud for their knowledge about our business. The very good dynamic between these two people add great value for Grette as a firm. They are both dedicated, knowledgeable and represent the firm in a trustful way. Both of them have great human qualities that make us as client have a good time doing business with Grette.’

‘The team in Grette knows our business and market as they participate in the meetings of the industry and are up to date on changes, news and restructurings that are taking place.’

‘The individuals in Grette are easy to communicate with, they take initiative when needed and are efficient in problem solving.’

‘Grette has a unique combination of partners and associates with expertise within the energy sector, IT/TMT, the public sector and general legal matters, who make the company a very good fit for an energy company like us.’

‘Thomas Borch-Nilsen is a senior partner with lengthy experience within the energy sector, and our main contact at Grette. Thomas has continuously delivered sound advice, excellent co-ordination during the years we have worked together.’

‘A key understanding of the market, players and regulatory affairs unmatched in the Norwegian Market.’

‘Aksel Tannum is extremely diligent, trustworthy and always at hand.’

‘The team has a deep sector competence and overview, which is a strength as the team is able to handle a diversity of cases. The team is particularly available to us as a client.’

‘Cooperation with both Aksel Tannum and Mari Reitzel Bjerke has been successful. They are both available to us as a client, have deep knowledge and give valuable advice, which has created successful results.’

‘Haavind clearly provides the highest quality legal counsel in my experience. Haavind have a dedicated team to support the company I work for. This means that Haavind has a good understanding of us as a customer through a long-term relationship. Depending on the deal, they will put their subject matter expert on the case, while involving an associate to support on the back-office tasks. The collaboration is transparent and of the highest professional level. I enjoy the fact that the team is very diverse and that the people are also fun characters to deal with.’

‘I recently had the pleasure to work with Bård Sandstad. Part of the process was during the summer vacation period, but Bård would be available whenever required. The main characteristics and strengths of Bård are:- He understands how we work and think. Bård has the experience in drafting Term Sheets and long forms with a short turnaround time. He is always available on short notice. Bård has a clear, tough and efficient strategy in negotiations. He listens well to the customers and executes as per customer request. In negotiations with the counter party, he tends to “win all fights”, he is more eloquent and knowledgeable than the counterparty.’

‘Axel Tannum and Pål Martin Abell have performed outstandingly well.’

‘Their strength and knowledge both on Norwegian and international laws and insight in business are important for us. Haavind have long-term experience and knowledge on the oil and gas industry and depth of knowledge in the challenges for the oil and gas technology and service suppliers. Such competencies are excellent in the team and important for us and our members.’

‘Good professional strength, quick response and good availability, understandable explanations of complicated legal issues. Builds good relationships, is open to input from us as a customer.’

‘Very competent, solid and experienced in the particular field. Great commitment to deliver with quality on time (also on short notice). Devoted lawyers with much engagement and commitment to deliver. These qualities particularly apply to Kristin Bjella.’

‘The team is put together in a very efficient way, where the members fulfil each other in a good way. They communicate well within the team, and make the client feel like they are in good hands.’

‘They are very service minded, friendly and always get back to the client as soon as possible.’

‘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.’

‘One of the top Scandinavian law firms with an unparalleled knowledge of the oil and gas and energy and shipping sectors in particular, and a stellar client list.’

‘Lars Berge Andersen is a superb disputes lawyer with extensive, multi-jurisdictional experience, having lived and practised in London and Shanghai as well as Norway. He has superb in-depth knowledge of the energy market, and impressive legal skills coupled with a real businessman’s understanding. He inspires total confidence in his clients, and in addition to sound legal advice, he is fantastic and great fun to work with. A real star.’

‘SANDS has demonstrated a unique ability to put themselves in a client’s seemingly deadlocked situation. Fast solution to a given problem and come up with proposals for solving complex cases. Master many different academic subjects in an impressive manner, realistic, and honest in terms of possible process outcomes. Outstanding solution oriented. Prioritises the client’s wellbeing.’

‘SANDS has professional integrity, professional strengths, high moral and ethics and understands the client’s needs and concerns. Comes with honest solutions based on professionally well-grounded possible results. Ability to anticipate an outcome.’

‘Stand out for their experience and commercial in-depth knowledge in the shipping industry.’

‘Lars Berge Andersen has unique diversified knowledge and understanding of the commercial part of the legal side of the shipping contracts we handle. His advice is very valuable to us.’

‘Strong industry experience – solid hands-on advice.’

‘Very speedy service. Always a solution to all challenges – and challenges are solved fast.’

‘Always available, to the point and very efficient. Good understanding of our need for legal assistance in a commercial context.’

‘Schjødt; Go-to team for a wide array of commercial, corporate and M&A matters. The team is strong in terms of commercial acumen, very responsive and provides clear and pragmatic advice. Excellent team, covering all areas and able to share outstanding insights.’

‘Claus Severin Mørch; Claus is a top-notch lawyer, very supportive and on the ball. He is a very capable and really able to think with the client and is constantly ahead of the game. Always there when you need him. Able to zoom in and out when needed and guide all involved to the preferred outcome. Very impressive performance and client focused. Claus provides valuable insights on a wide range of aspects and is always very well prepared and pro-active.’

‘Peter Hiorth; an eminent figure in the oil and gas sector, with huge experience advising multinational energy companies. Great lawyer with a fantastic reputation. Easy to work with.’

‘One-stop shop. The team provides a broad competence within the areas of oil and gas for companies operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.’

‘Competent and professional individuals providing quick and good responses.’

‘The cooperation with the Selmer team is solid through the value chain, encouraged by one focal point of contact handling quote, execution and closing. Very much reflecting our own way of lean and agile working processes, hence matching well and being effective for all parties.’

‘Using Martin Tandstad Ege in Selmer, who is a dedicated, strongly competent lawyer with deep insight in the contract structures of which we are exposed to, with the combination of commercial skills have been values much appreciated. This balanced with short processing time have been crucial in many of our cases.’

‘Deep knowledge and understanding of upstream transactions on Norwegian Continental Shelf. Very good at explaining and guiding colleagues from head office with limited knowledge of Norwegian law and its practices.’

‘Øyvind Olimstad – Superb adviser, able to understand client needs and focus on pragmatic solutions.’

‘Very service minded, timely and efficient. Highly skilled lawyers.’

‘Nicolai Myren is our contact point, and he has never disappointed in any way.’

‘Our contact person is partner Øyvind Olimstad. Øyvind is highly skilled, efficient and professional. His response time is very short, which in many cases is critical.’

‘The knowledge and flexibility of a large firm with the responsiveness of a boutique.’

‘The SVW team is responsive and nimble. They have significant expertise in the Norwegian energy sector, including matters involving regulation.’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen is a long-standing expert in Norwegian energy sector law.’

‘They are easy going, easy to work with, they give good advice and are good at explaining complicated legal issues in an easy-to-understand manner.’

‘Their versatility within a wide range of required professional areas.’

‘Their individuals have personal qualities that strengthen the team’s overall ability to assist on a wide level.’

‘SVW forms a formidable team with great expertise in legal matters relating to network construction and operation.’

‘Robin Aker Jacobsen in SVW is a nice guy due to his sociable personality and professional competence.’

‘We work with Bendik Christoffersen. He is the most respected partner in the power sector in Norway due to his knowledge, experience, responsiveness, capability to come up with new/creative solutions on difficult problems as well as his project management skills. In addition he treats people with respect and makes sure the negotiation environment is good for all parties involved.’

‘Thomas Abrahamsen – In a very busy period, I was able to assign him a project and almost forget about it because it felt safe in his hands and he was always sure to update me and/or seek instructions only when necessary. Just impeccable transactional lawyering.’

‘Christian Hals: excellent understanding of the oil and gas business and client’s needs which is valuable in proving targeted advice. Very reliable, trustworthy and available. Easy to cooperate with.’

‘Jone Stakkestad (partner), exceptional industry knowledge and understanding of oil and gas clients’ needs after working in-house himself. Commercial mindset and ability to filter issues and focus on the value driving elements. Also very pleasant to work with and honest in his advice.’

‘Gunnar Martinsen has exceptional commercial industry knowledge and network combined with excellent energy law competence and a strong commercial law team.’

‘The Energy team in Thommessen is probably the most knowledgeable and experienced electricity team in Norway and shows an exceptionally good insight in the power sector in Norway and Europe. They are involved in all aspects of the electricity sector. They are responsive, pleasant to work with and have strong ethical standards.’

‘June Snemyr – very pleasant to work with, delivers high quality, service minded and works very well in a multi discipline environment.’

‘Kristian Ulriksen is a fine young lawyer. Keen to become involved and take initiative. Uses his brain. Great responsiveness. Really hope to see him progress well in his career and be recognised for it.’

‘Excellent and in-depth knowledge of the Norwegian oil and gas law.’

‘Sondre Dyrland and his team have provided us with high quality advice on different legal aspects within oil and gas law. With his genuine understanding of the system, and honest approach, Dyrland’s advice is highly valued in discussions, also on strategic matters.’

‘Very good teams working together with the customer. Highly dedicated!’

‘Always in position, and bringing a team ready for the challenge.’

‘From a layman view point, Wikborg Rein is the most reputable law firm in Norway. It was among the first to grasp the importance and potential of renewables, and has made it an important prioritisation. Hence, the choice of legal adviser is relatively simple for us.’

‘The WR team shows great understanding of the nature of the business and the relevant legal and commercial aspects of developing new projects and concepts. The WR team is a very good commercial adviser in addition to the legal adviser role. Very efficient establishment and negotiation of contracts.’

‘Partner Cathrine Hetland has demonstrated insight and knowledge of the oil and gas business, and she is both accessible and flexible in achieving common goals to progress good solutions on behalf of clients.’

‘They build deep trust due to the combination of personal social skills in combination with high legal and commercial competence. Communication is efficient and very little time is needed since they quickly understand the core challenges of the tasks at hand.’

‘The W&R Energy department is lead by Tormod L. Nilsen. From a client perspective, he is an extremely helpful and pleasant lawyer, possessing unsurpassed business acumen. In short, the best lawyer I have met.’

‘Tormod Nilsen is a very skilled and intelligent lawyer. He is very experienced in the renewable energy sector and is very responsive. I really enjoy working with him and his team.’

‘The team is hardworking and pragmatic, responsive to changing needs. Plenty of breadth and depth of experience in renewables projects.’

‘Tormud Ludvik Nilsen as lead partner fills the desired role of main point of contact well, coordinating input from other experts at his firm as and when needed. Shows a clear interest in and knowledge of the business and is easy to work with.’