‘Haavind’s team has a unique commercial knowledge of the construction industry and knowledge of the industry’s complex contracts. The knowledge of the industry, as well as their professional weight in public procurement, makes Haavind a natural partner in large complex contracts that are procured in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations.’

‘Anne Hesjedal Sending’s availability and engagement are impeccable.’

‘Fast response time, very good capability and service minded. High competence professionally speaking. Strong on procedure and dispute resolution. The firm collaborates across disciplines and is thus able to solve large complex cases.’

‘Christina Paludan Melson: She is very quick to deliver and familiarise herself with the company’s special Challenges. Responds quickly and with high professional competence.’

‘Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim is a first-rate lawyer in every respect – extremely knowledgeable, both in terms of procurement law and the regulations, but also in litigation and strategy. He has a proven track record of successful cases, personal knowledge of many of the players in the field and his approach to his client is admirable. Respectful, decent, ethically sound, straight forward, pedagogical and with an A+ reputation. This wealth of experience and his personal qualities make him a very valued adviser and litigator. Christina Paludan Melson does an excellent job working together with Mr. Fjelllheim in profiled cases.’

‘Excellent team, broad experience. Very service minded, always delivers high quality services, even within short time limits.’

‘Anne Hesjedal Sending and Goud Homme Fjellheim are highly recommended. Both have much broader experience from court cases (including the Supreme Court) than the majority of competitors.’

‘The team has unique in-depth knowledge of the public sector and public procurement law. Their lawyers also have extensive litigation experience.’

‘Goud Fjellheim has impressive analytical skills, combined with extensive litigation experience in public procurement law. Anne Hesjedal Sending has in depth knowledge of the field, and is a very effective and skilled lawyer.’

‘The deliveries arrive at the agreed time and at the agreed price.’

‘Employees have a very high level of competence within their fields.’

‘Goud Helge Homme Helgheim is competent, has strong analytic skill and contributes to pragmatic solutions.’

‘The team understands the businesses of the clients they are advising. As a consequence they are able to be solution oriented and pragmatic, ie. they strive to find practical legal solutions within the relevant business context.’

‘The individuals in the team are generally easy to work with, positive and constructive. Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim is probably one of the best experts in Norway on the Norwegian Public Procurement regulation.’

‘The practice has shown their capability to put together teams that consist of feature expertise to meet the client’s needs. Communication channels work expediently, and delivery is timely.’

‘Always high quality in their advice.’

‘Overall competence is very good.’

‘The entire team consists of individuals with unique expertise.’

‘Excellent communication. Quick responses to e-mails and phone calls. When questions are outside the partners’ area of expertise, a new expert is appointed without any delay.’

‘Team members are very engaged and thorough in all their answers. They explain their view in an understandable language.’

‘Wiersholm has by far the best public procurement-practice in Norway.’

‘Oda Hellenes Ekre is a walking encyclopaedia on public procurement law. She is super service-minded, and provides outstanding advice with deep industry knowledge. Thomas G. Naalsund is a fantastic lawyer, a very experienced litigator and a highly sought after strategic adviser. They are both very pleasant people to work with.’

‘The team is available, and always gives quick responses when needed.’

‘A good partner to turn to for discussions on complicated issues, to find a good strategy and way to handle the matters.’

‘Wikborg Rein is a law firm with highly skilled professionals which provides high quality legal advice within every legal area. With their foreign branches their international network is one of the best among Norwegian law firms. They are highly dedicated to do the very best for their clients and make great efforts in understanding the business of the client in order to be able to give the best of advice. Forthcoming in every sense but also raises questions with regard to potential conflict of interests where necessary.’

‘They understand customers’ needs, and they adapt their legal assessments to the recipient with an educational approach.’

‘They have unique expertise in the field.’

‘Alf Amund Gulsvik: Extensive up to date knowledge of the field of public procurement under Norwegian law and EU regulations. Unique ability to find practical solutions for public authorities compliant with the public procurement regulation. Structured, easy to cooperate with and solid in court proceedings. Hanne Camilla Zimmer has extensive experience within public procurement law and related areas as competition, state aid, and general EU/EEA law. Easy to cooperate with.’

‘Wikborg Rein’s procurement team consist of highly skilled and specialised lawyers which are able to provide valuable advice on all legal aspects of a procurement procedure.’

‘Alf Amund Gulsvik has a solution-oriented approach. He is service-minded and has an enormous knowledge of public procurement law. Alf Amund is very efficient, always extremely well-prepared and ready to help out.’

‘High availability.’

‘Espen Bakken is highly appreciated.’

‘Always available, competent and knowledgeable, they deliver practical legal advice on time.’

‘Svein Terje Tvedt is very service minded, pleasant and easy to work with, delivers practical legal advice on time. Is knowledgeable about the industry that clients operate in.’

‘Espen Bakken has strong communication and relationship skills.’

‘They have solid competence within public competitions – good at responding quickly to their customers. They have broad knowledge within the supplier side and the buyer side. They are good at understanding customer’s needs.’

‘Arntzen de Besche, Trondheim has a lengthy track record in public procurement, building strength and trust with their clients. They have longstanding experience as advisers to huge public entities advising on procurement strategies and contracts. The same experience is an advantage for private companies seeking their advice.’

‘Competent and flexible firm that always puts the most relevant team together fast.’

‘The team had a very short response time from the moment we made contact, and they were updated on the case and our needs. They handle cases with the utmost dedication.’

‘Grette is always available, provides legal advice of high quality and has a hands-on knowledge and a commercial understanding of our business that we find unique within public procurement.’

‘Marie Braadland is always available for discussions and assignments, but never compromises with quality and the client’s best interest. She never forgets the commercial aspect, which is so important within public procurement.’

‘Partner Kjersti Holum Karlstrøm makes her team available 24/7 and makes sure they investigate all questions, legal dilemmas and and facts thoroughly. What makes SANDS stand out compared to other firms, is their strong belief, that facts are the foundation of success in legal disputes. All legal disputes are treated as the most important in the world.’

‘Kjersti Holum Karlstrøm has a warm personality, coupled with strong legal skills. She has also been a judge, which makes her very knowledgeable about both sides of the table. Karlstrøm provides useful insights to resolve the cases outside the court room. She provides high-quality advice and it is my impression that she is genuinely engaged in her cases.’