Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile

‘Christian Reusch does good work.’

‘I would especially recommend Christian Reusch as an outstanding legal adviser with an impressive and extraordinary performance. We are very satisfied with the services and focus we received.’

‘They deal with disputes in a very calm and measured way, even when things get heated. Strongly recommend them.’

‘Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik is a very safe pair of hands for disputes, he is very measured and considered in his approach. There is no doubt that all aspects of the dispute have been considered and that the best course of action has been found when his advice is provided.’

‘The dispute resolution team has outstanding capabilities in court. Individual strengths are used collectively in the team. There is good cooperation across partners and not separate “partner-led silos”.’

‘Anette Fjeld is well organised, well spoken and well prepared.’

‘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 are very happy with the team, their capabilities and knowledge.’

‘After working closely with Arthur Duus for several years, we are very confident with his performance.’

‘They have a practical team.’

‘Arthur Duus, he has a lot of experience in court, but he is not that kind of lawyer that says ‘let’s go to court’, but more ‘let’s find a solution out of court.’’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen: very experienced, responds immediately, has precise, strategic and tactical legal knowledge and experience in this field.’

‘Delivers flexible and pragmatic advice on top of a rock solid theoretical foundation. Always on time.’

‘Bjørn Åge Hamre: matched by few in theoretical capabilities, and adds value to any process he’s involved in.’

‘Dedicated and hands-on team with strong commercially understanding and drive.’

‘Erlend Lous is always available, and tackles all challenges. He has a strong commercial understanding and has the ability to strongly recommend one solution over another (most lawyers give you alternatives rather than one solution when it comes to “commercial” issues).’

‘Erlend Lous – Erlend stands out as being very experienced and knowledgeable. There is not much he has not seen before.’

‘Yannis Litinas – A pleasure to work with.’

‘Lars Inge Ørstavik – Clear and fearless in his advice and actions.’

‘Hågen Hansen – stands out for his good understanding of the market and his tactical nous.’

‘We mainly interact with Christine Rødsæther of SVW, and she is very attentive, responsive, highly qualified and has a practical approach to legal matters. She’s a pleasure to work with.’

‘Exceptional execution and experience on shipping transactions compared to peers.’

‘Erlend Lous is the key name we use and who I would recommend.’

‘Excellent skills and very pleasant to work with.’

‘Trine Vabog possesses strong legal skills.’

‘Trine Vabog has a unique ability to communicate at different levels – always with precision, always with attention to the needs and abilities of the given situation and participants. She always delivers.’

‘Very good at balancing the right person with the right level of competence to the right task. This enables us to have proper resourcing and the right team for us as a client.’

‘Tor Stokke is always ready to discuss complex issues.’

‘Very pleased with the proactive, competent and cost-effective counselling we receive from Simonsen Vogt Wiig.’

‘The team understands our company in and out and has outstanding industry knowledge.’

‘Partners and associates we have worked with have been outstanding counsels and advisors. They understand our company’s specific culture and the dynamics of the industry in which we operate and are able to provide great advice across all legal matters.’

‘SVW has a large and experienced banking and financing team. They are effective and easy to work with, and they have a pragmatic and commercial approach.’

‘We are particularly pleased with the work of Eivind Eliassen and Halvor Klingenberg. Halvor is notable in the Norwegian market and is pragmatic and extremely effective.’

‘Strong skills on aspects relating to ship finance.’

‘The team are very competent and professional.’

‘Good advice in a timely fashion.’

‘Actively seek solutions to problems.’

‘Amund Fougner Bugge is an exceptional lawyer with a commercial mindset.’

‘Amund Fougner Bugge is the partner that we have worked with. He always looks out for us as a client and is easy to get a hold of when needed.’

‘Lill Egeland combines brilliant legal advice with good humour and responsiveness.’

‘Lill Egeland and her team are distinctly professional, responsive and service-minded – they help you all the way through in a personal and pleasant way. No issue is too big and no issue is too little. The service delivered by SVW has always been excellent and with a personal touch that they are highly valued by. Lill Egeland has the ability to be very professional and at the same time pragmatic and exquisitely friendly.’

‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s employment law team are able to quickly assess the problem from our point of view. They are both legally and commercially oriented, and they work efficiently.’

‘Thomas Talén has a proactive and hands-on approach to the issues. He is always client-focused, with strong commercial skills and overview of what is happening in the market.’

‘Accessibility, and quick responses.’

‘Trine Lise Fromreide is an exceptionally good partner to discuss employment law issues with.’

‘Lill Egeland is outstanding in supporting our company. She is also very good in leading the way in complex and difficult cases. She is a person my company can trust in difficult matters.’

‘The firm performs with a confident and professional calmness.’

‘Strong marine insurance practice. Good combination between pragmatism and bright legal minds.’

‘Lars Inge Ørstavik is a very experienced lawyer within all fields of marine law, always ready to come up with new, smart and practical solutions. Øyvind Grøneng is an extremely bright up-and-coming litigation specialist.’

‘Rune Ljostad is excellent in the field of intellectual property, and he is a very good litigator.’

‘The team at Simonsen is very reliable and dedicated. They put the client first and provide fast and accurate advice in any situation.’

‘I work with Nicholas Foss Barbantonis in trade mark matters. Nick knows our company well and is very clear and precise in his communication with me. He responds fast and counsels in a way that is easy to understand.’

‘You can always expect quick feedback and good follow-up. The company spends time on the important elements and what is relevant, they don’t spend time just to spend time.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe is clear, solution-oriented and good at focusing on what needs to be done.’

‘The real estate team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig covers all aspects of advice and transactional services that we need.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe is instrumental in due diligence and contract negotiations work. He is very experienced and result oriented which makes him easy to work with.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe – experienced, calm and a good negotiator which always focuses on the client’s best interests.’

‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig are very attentive, and service minded on a personal level. They assess the problem quickly and apply the proper legal competence depending on the issue to be solved.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe is probably the best all round Real Estate lawyer in Norway. He assesses cases very quickly and is very intelligent and likeable. He is street smart and commercial, but thinks before he speaks and lays plans out elegantly when others seem stuck.’

‘Amund Fougner Bugge has been outstanding in delivering on time, with great clarity and a true understanding of what is important to the clients.’

‘The team is very responsive and highly experienced.’

‘The attorneys are very pragmatic and translate legal concepts well to those in other legal jurisdictions.’

‘Very knowledgeable, humble, seeks the broader picture, service minded.’

‘Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen delivers legal assistance and advice of high quality. He shows a good understanding of the client’s needs and business, and provides good assistance in identifying practical solutions.’

‘The team at SVW were extremely helpful. The help we received was tailored to our needs, pragmatic, and well explained.’

‘The partners are very accessible.’

‘Vidar Kleppe is a very experienced lawyer. He is very service minded, good at explaining legal issues in a simple way, always follows up in a matter of days and his services are great value for money. Mr Kleppe is my first choice even for clients who are not based in Bergen.’

‘Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen is one of the most knowledgeable on tax I’ve ever worked with.’

‘They stand out for their proactive role, guidance, and willingness to go the extra distance to achieve the desired outcome.’