Thomas K. Svensen > BAHR > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile

The ‘high-quality’ disputes team at BAHR has extensive expertise across all areas of commercial litigation, regularly handling high-value M&A disputes, contentious insolvency matters, and shareholder disputes for an impressive roster of clients. Combining ‘expert‘ litigators with subject-matter specialists across Norway’s biggest industries, the team attracts praise for its interdisciplinary work, a core pillar of the practice. The group has also seen a recent increase in cases concerning professional liability. Atle Skaldebø-Rød heads up the team and has a broad contentious practice, while Jan Jansen is renowned for his tax litigation expertise. Another key name here is Simen Skjold Søgaard, who is also recommended for competition law matters. Thomas K. Svensen handles energy sector litigation and arbitration, while Sam E. Harris takes point on construction and real estate-related disputes. Sofie Komissar left the firm in March 2023.

Attracting praise for its ‘profound understanding of the oil and gas business’, BAHR maintains a market-leading transactional offering across the full range of energy sectors, handling high-value and complex consolidations, acquisitions, and cross-border M&A for leading industry players. Managing partner Thomas K. Svensen focuses his practice on oil and gas work, Stig Klausen Engelhart leads on petroleum law mandates, and the ‘deeply experienced‘ Jon Christian Thaulow oversees the energy and environmental law group; the trio jointly lead the firm’s energy practice. Other core names to note include Rune Svoren, who is highly recommended for his expertise in electricity transactions, tax and litigation specialist Jan Jansen, and Trond Lingaas, who handles regulatory and contractual issues in the oil and gas industry. Jens Naas-Bibow joined the practice from 1,5 Advokatfirma AS in early 2024.