BAHR > Bergen, Norway > Firm Profile

‘Team with excellent cooperation abilities.’

‘They have a broad team of experts and also sufficient capacity to stagger cases well and give them required priority.’

‘Ida Marie Windrup is our new go-to partner at BAHR. She provides excellent service to banks and is very hands-on. She is always ready to discuss complex issues and turn the table in our favour in discussions with borrowers.’

‘The team is efficient and delivers on time.’

‘Strong knowledge of what terms are usually acceptable, able to advise on negotiation strategy.’

‘The best law firm in Norway within this field.’

‘Lars Knem Christie is one of the most talented attorneys I have worked with; his ability to quickly digest very complex information and to respond with a fulsome analysis is a great strength. A trailblazer in the Norwegian capital market. We could not ask for better representation.’

‘The team shows great legal skill in combination with commercial insight and understanding. Delivers fast and in high quality.’

‘Lars Knem Christie is particularly service-minded and proactive in dealing with issues arising throughout processes.’

‘Extremely dedicated with ample resources and ability to stand out as hardcore negotiators in complex issues.’

‘Team has a great pulse on the relevant capital markets and activities which may be relevant to us as a client. In addition, BAHR has shown a unique ability to analyse, reflect and resolve a broad spectrum of different topics for us as an issuer.’

‘Lars Knem Christie has proven to be dependable, proactive and solution-oriented in an efficient manner – especially when time is of the essence. And overall, his advice, trustworthiness and pleasant persona are of great value to us as a client.’

‘Audun Nedrelid is experienced, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He has a good understanding of what contract terms are possible to achieve in the market and holds a steady hand on the wheel while catering for a good process for all stakeholders involved.’

‘They are always there to help when we need it.’

‘They have a unique knowledge of our company.’

‘Very good and professional team. Nice and down to earth people that are very solution oriented, which is surprisingly unique.’

‘High competence on our industry. Focused on business impact. Flexible and proactive in making sure all key tasks are handled.’

‘The team is highly professional and have an excellent commercial understanding of our industry. BAHR has put together a high-quality team that is always reachable.’

‘The individuals we work with are highly professional and all excellent individuals. They are service-minded and hands-on when working a case.’

‘Simen Skjold Søgaard stands out as an individual who has an in-depth understanding of the tax law, processes and procedures in Norway. He is highly attentive, responsive and experienced and provides an exceptional level of service to clients.’

‘They were well prepared, and they managed to make me feel safe. My assessment is that we have done what was possible in this case.’

‘The BAHR practice is exceptional in the way they organise the work. Experts of dispute resolution are combined with experts in the industry.’

‘Very reliable, competent, and intelligent, and responds quickly when I need to have a discussion.’

‘Interdisciplinary team when needed. Good knowledge about our industry.’

‘Thomas Svendsen. Good knowledge, available when needed, strategic, updated.’

‘Outstanding professional standard, honest when cases are difficult, and clear if they think the case cannot be won, and always creative when it comes to finding new, surprising solutions.’

‘BAHR definitely has the most competent employment team in Norway. The team also collaborates with other teams in BAHR if needed. The employment team has excellent knowledge both regarding individual and collective employment law.’

‘The very best in their legal field in Norway.’

‘Very good knowledge of our industry and also high competence on the specific subjects that we have need for support on.’

‘Problem-solving oriented combined with high professional quality that leads to concrete results.’

‘Tarjei Thorkildsen is a long standing exceptional individual in the firm. The go-to guy with complicated matters.’

‘Margrethe Meder is an outstanding lawyer. She is efficient, “street smart,” and has brilliant knowledge within every aspect of employment law. She also has a pleasant being, thus is also an excellent negotiator and daily adviser. In my opinion Margrethe is without a doubt Norway’s most skilled employment lawyer.’

‘Tor Olav Carlsen is noteworthy for his negotiations skills and business mindset.’

‘Very strong team with a strong commercial mindset that is very focused on protecting and maximising value and minimising risk for their client.’

‘Clear strategy/roles/responsibilities and very good preparation. Very good understanding of the oil and gas business fundamentals and the client’s needs.’

‘Stand-out partners include Jon Christian Thaulow, Thomas K. Svensen, Trond Lingaas. Stand-out associate – Sondre Nobel Skalleberg.’

‘Haakon Flaatten and Morten Smørdal, both are hands-on and excellent in advising on complex matters.’

‘The team always delivers timely and high-quality legal support to our business. They understand our needs and our business.’

‘They have a profound understanding of the oil and gas business and deliver high-quality legal advice that is fit for purpose. A special mention to Trond Lingaas for his excellent support.’

‘Jon Christian Thaulow – Deeply experienced, collaborative and solution-oriented. Executes difficult and complex matters.’

‘Stig Engelhart – Very dedicated, service-minded and experienced across transactions, projects and other corporate matters. Has unique and broad capabilities within the energy industry and provides candid advice that helps guide developing and mature companies through complex matters.’

‘BAHR’s competition law team always deliver first-class advice. In-depth industry and economic knowledge, high degree of availability, combined with practical advice, makes them a natural trusted adviser for competition law advice, especially cross-border M&A cases.’

‘Beret Sundet is an outstanding and preferred competition lawyer in the Norwegian market. She is exceptionally good at explaining complex matters in simple words, provides practical and to-the-point advice and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. Excellent client handling, easy to collaborate with and very responsive.’

‘Ylva Lønvik is an up-and-coming competition lawyer. She repeatedly demonstrates excellent competition law insight, ability to coordinate and handle large cross-border competition clearances and provides clear and practical advice.’

‘The BAHR competition team is extremely knowledgeable and effective in their work. They are focused and diligent, dedicated to their client’s strategic goals.’

‘Beret Sundet and Ylva Kolsrud Lønvik are outstanding. They are a great team – both are very detail-oriented and yet strategic in their outlook. They are adept at handling complex, global transactions and related merger control issues. And they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘BAHR is always at the forefront regarding knowledge of new legislation, trends and analytics.’

‘We use them as our main external legal support in this field. BAHR’s competition law team is highly knowledgeable of all relevant developments both on the national and European levels. They deliver tailor-made and ready-to-use advice based on their in-depth knowledge of our business.’

‘The firm has legal and commercial competence.’

‘BAHR are approachable, commercially aware, swift and accurate. They adapt quickly to their client’s needs and wishes, and employ a flexible approach to putting together the right team for the instructions that are provided. They are also not afraid to give their client frank advice and manage expectations.’

‘They are fast and always available and they provide very clear advice on complex matters.’

‘They are extremely competent and also confident in their own skills and what is important in conflict matters.’

‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød is fantastic for litigation and provides excellent, to the point advice. Mads Schjælberg is one to watch for the future and is particularly precise on marine insurance with a nexus with maritime law, shipping and offshore.’

‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød and Mads Schjølberg are excellent litigators.’

‘Clear communications, swift responses and clear advice.’

‘Anne Dahl Frisak is knowledgeable and provides targeted and appropriate advice.’

‘Excellent competence and knowledge of maritime law combined with a good understanding of commercial issues.’

‘Partner Geir Gustavsson has unique knowledge and experience related to maritime law and a practical understanding of maritime operations. This makes him a valuable lawyer to cooperate with.’

‘Marte Leveraas has proved herself to be a quick learner and has developed good competence in this area.’

‘Henrik Aadnesen and Rebecca Nakkim have second-to-none insight into what is required for maritime leasing transactions. They are solution-oriented and very service-minded.’

‘The management of numerous matters at the same time is really worth mentioning. I have been involved in several transactions in parallel, and the work delivered has always been impeccable, even in times of great stress.’

‘Geir Gustavsson is a high-calibre partner. On top of his negotiation skills, which are incredible, his analysis of the dynamics of negotiations is also worth mentioning. The combination of the two makes him an invaluable companion to bring transactions over the line.’

‘Bahr’s team towards us are consistent and for us a very effective adviser, discussion partner, problem solver.’

‘Industry expertise, ability to stride across diverse subjects like banking, Norwegian corporate and tax laws etc.’

‘Good industry understanding.’

‘Haakon Flaatten is excellent and hands-on. Very solution-focused.’

‘Geir Gustavsson: Our main contact and always responsive and ensuring necessary and correct resources are available.’

‘Industrial competence. Commercial mindset. Legal competence.’

‘Simply an elite group of practitioners.’

‘Geir Gustavsson is able to provide a unique blend of commercial acumen, strategical thinking and sophisticated legal analysis.’

‘On individual bases, the team members that we work with in BAHR have over time shown solid practise and been able to give us good guidance. Issues at hand have been delicately solved to the benefit for both us and our counterparts.’

‘We have used Andreas Rørvik as our adviser. Andreas is a professionally skilled lawyer, with a great ability to get the parties to meet and to resolve complex situations.’

‘Solid and reliable real estate understanding.’

‘Professional, expedite, strong competency.’

‘Ole Andreas Dimmen is a very competent, bright and pleasant professional to work with.’

‘Very respected partner in Andreas Rørvik delivering solid advice in negotiations and showing good understanding of key priorities for us as a client.’

‘Availability, thorough work, negotiation skills.’

‘The team is highly professional and has vast experience within tax. As they speak their mind they provide credible tax advice. They are also well connected to the tax authorities. They are able to present complex matters in an understandable way.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge, consistent core team, clear advice.’

‘The BAHR tax team is impressive in their knowledge of the legal aspects in question, combined with an excellent understanding of the business and capital market. Combined with a dedicated team, the tax lawyers at BAHR are advisers that truly give great value to any project that has a need for a great tax lawyer. ’

‘We mainly work with Joachim Bjerke. He is an absolutely first-class tax lawyer, and very easy to cooperate with. He gives sound and realistic advice, which is very much appreciated both for issues that relates to company issues and also to the owners of the group.’

‘The individuals worked with are Jan Jansen who is an excellent adviser and litigator, Joachim Bjerke who is extremely diligent and really has an eye for detail, and Simen Søgaard who is an excellent adviser and litigator. They are simply exceptional tax lawyers and highly competent. They are also a joy to work with as they will always carefully listen to the client.’

‘Peter Hammerich and Camilla Jøtun provide clear advice and BAHR is a proactive legal adviser.’

‘BAHR is an outstanding law firm with top-notch legal advice.’

‘Halvor Mathisen provides excellent advice and is a perfect sparring partner. Thinking out of the box and developing ideas characterises his way of working. Responsiveness is very high.’

‘Strong domain knowledge.’

‘Passion for aquaculture, high capacity, wide network. Good understanding of how the governmental processes work.’

‘Positive, constructive, to the point, professional and highly competent.’

‘Extensive regulatory knowledge regarding aquaculture and aquaculture business. Good insight and multidisciplinary teams.’

‘Good discussion partner in regulatory understanding and strategic approach. Extensive knowledge regarding regulatory work and development.’

‘Friendly, high competence across industries and services, energetic.’

‘Well on top of recent developments in the industry and can offer both legal, strategic and tactical advice for companies.’

‘Especially Ingvild Hasnes has demonstrated a passion for the industry and a drive to move things forward. Her unique background makes her contributions into legal as well as strategic discussions highly relevant and valuable.’

‘Knowledgeable about IP law in Norway and EU. High availability. Able to understand commercial/strategic side of the customer and provide meaningful advice.’

‘Eirik Basmo Ellingsen is a very skilled lawyer with good understanding of his client’s needs and, of course, very knowledgeable in IP law. Always delivers on time.’

‘Anja Elverum is a up-and-coming star within intellectual property law in Norway. She has an impressive overview of both the law and the details of the case.’

‘The BAHR team is incredibly sophisticated and has expertise across a range of practice areas, making them particularly well-equipped to advise on practical regulatory and compliance questions for businesses.’

‘Morten Smørdal is an excellent practitioner. He is closely involved in his matters and makes sure that all considerations are accounted for when delivering practical regulatory and compliance advice.’

‘Unique team in respect of asset management services in Norway. Competence and quality at the level of the large London and New York based firms.’

‘The BAHR team is the benchmark in fund regulatory work in Norway. Strong practitioners and well connected.’

‘Peter Hammerich is a very good discussion partner and has a unique ability to combine commercially viable solutions with sound structuring and regulatory framework.’

‘Highly competent team, very reliable, efficient and friendly in their style. Proactive and provide guidance 24/7 and follow up quickly on all type of matters. Through several processes, with a variance of complexity, I have always been pleased with service provided.’

‘In particular I would like to highlight the proactiveness, and the ability to be efficient and solution oriented to comply with our need at the time. Their depth in the legislation and the high professionalism at all times makes us very confident in applying their support in our processes for legal advice.’

‘BAHR has significant expertise and experience in assisting with public procurements.’

‘Beret Sundet has for many years been our lead adviser in Norway, and has been instrumental in various challenges we have been facing with the national tender system where she applied all her technical knowledge and experience both from national and EU perspective on competition law, public procurement rules, and public administration law. Highly recommended for procurement challenges within the pharmaceutical sector.’

‘I really appreciate working with Arne Torsten Andersen. He is always responsive and delivers high quality in time.’

‘The team has experience and competence which complement each other very well and which enable them to find good solutions to the most difficult cases.’

‘The team is led by the lawyer who I feel is the most experienced in the area, at least in Norway, Jacob Møller.’

‘Friendly and responsive lawyers providing very focused, pragmatic and commercially sound advice. All based on top industry knowledge.’

‘Kjetil Wick Sætre is a very skilled managing associate who has really good insight in complex issues involving privacy, data protection and GDPR.’

‘Lars Kristian Sande is our go-to guy in complex TMT transactions. Really stands out among others as very commercial, legally skilled and experienced. Truly the lawyer you want to have at your side.’

‘Very solid and competent, and always alert.’

‘Strong TMT practice with broad expertise. They have built up a strong team over time.’

‘Jacob Møller brings a wealth of experience and is particularly good in M&A transactions.’