Mr Tor Kristian Lånke > Arntzen de Besche > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile
Arntzen de Besche Offices
PO BOX 2734
SOLLI
0204 OSLO
Norway
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Mr Tor Kristian Lånke
Work Department
Construction law, Renewable energy and infrastructure, Public administration, Public sector activities, Public procurement law, Dispute resolution
Position
Partner. Since 2006, Lånke has built up considerable expertise relating to construction contracts, other industrial fabrication contracts, ICT contracts and public procurements. He has experience as a deputy judge and frequently represents clients in contractual dispute cases bought before the courts of law.
Lånke also assists contractors and property owners in all phases of a project, from procurement through contract negotiation and framing to final settlement and dispute resolution. He frequently assists public sector buyers and suppliers to undertake public procurements and manage the appeals process.
Lånke’s combination of construction law and public procurement expertise makes him particularly well equipped to assist property owners to choose good contract and procurement strategies, and provide precise and effective advice during the project’s execution. It is often advantageous for the same lawyer to be involved in the procurement and project execution phases, and to handle any disputes relating to final settlement.
Career
2016 – Arntzen de Besche – Partner
2014 – 2016, Arntzen de Besche – Senior Lawyer
2010 – 2013, Arntzen de Besche – Senior Associate
2009 – 2010, Sør-Trøndelag tingrett – Deputy Jugde
2007 – 2009, Advokatfirmaet Grette – Associate / Lawyer
2006 – 2007, BP Norge AS – Assistant Attorney/Legal Trainee
Languages
English
Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association.
Education
2001 – 2006, University of Oslo, Master of Law (Qualifying law degree)
Lawyer Rankings
Norway > Public procurement
Acting for major domestic and international clients from the pharma, life sciences, and construction industries, Arntzen de Besche has a solid track record in advising public entities, private contractors and corporations on large-scale public procurement projects. In particular, the group attracts praise for its expertise in hospital construction and medical supply tenders. Gro Amdal leads the team and has extensive experience advising on Norwegian and EU procurement regulations, while Jon Gresseth takes point on contractual issues. Svein Terje Tveit is the key name for procurement litigation, particularly on the supplier side. Also in the core team is Tor Kristian Lånke, who handles construction work.