‘The team has an extraordinarily easy-go-to culture with rapid, thoughtful and constructive feedback.’

‘Jan Magne is unique and one of the best competition lawyers in Norway.’

‘Jan Magne Langseth – outstanding competition lawyer who always delivers solid advice in a timely manner. He is always available, fast, pragmatic and delivers excellent competition law advice.’

‘The team is versatile with a broad set of skills. Very efficient and service minded.’

‘Jan Magne Langeseth is without doubt the expert in the industry in Norway. He is excellent both on the legal side and on the public affairs side.’

‘Very high knowledge of the Norwegian tender market and regulation. SVW are able to combine excellent legal capabilities with a business mindset and have a broad range of experts in different areas to bring in if needed.’

‘Excellent skills and follow up of clients.’

‘My impression of the firm’s performance is exceptional. Has been great to have such experienced and competent lawyers to consult with.’

‘They are taking initiatives and showing creativity.’

‘Extremely good specialist competence. Very good at involving the right lawyers for each case.’

‘Flexibility and availability 24/7 in addition to high competence and willingness to find solutions that are good for the client.’

‘Erlend Lous is very commercial and pragmatic (as opposed to academic). Not afraid of telling clients to adjust their position.’

‘I have mainly worked with Christine Rødsæther, hence my comments mainly apply to her work. Christine is highly qualified, experienced within the maritime industry, efficient and available. She provides practical and realistic advice. I am very pleased with the work she has done throughout the 14 years we have been working together.’

‘The team is well informed about our trade and maritime law in particular. We have collaborated for more than a decade and, with intimate knowledge, they come up with good solutions quickly.’

‘Frithjof Herlofsen provides very thorough and clear advice, showing excellent understanding of the law and related practical issues.’

‘Bjorn Leeberg’s experience and capability of thinking and presenting new solutions to new problems is incredible and unique.‘

‘Ability to connect on an amicable level making it feel like a true team.‘

‘Personal touch, capable of the informal part which entails cooperation.’

‘Gunnar Espeland has pragmatic, solution oriented, broad experience in oil and gas. Also very friendly and down to earth which fosters great collaboration.‘

‘Impressive insight into petroleum regulation worldwide – good knowledge about the Norwegian petroleum regime.‘

‘Highly competent and easy to contact partners and employees.‘

‘They have an unique approach in understanding how legal questions and legal matters are interlinked with the realities of running ERP projects. Thus they are able to really understand and connect with the project management and process/solution resources. They work very well with all levels in the organisation, from board room to subject matter experts both in business areas and technical areas.’

‘Trine Vaborg is an outstanding lawyer. She makes sure she understands the client needs properly and what results they want. She has an extreme ability to achieve the requested results based on superior legal knowledge and ability to connect with all involved parties.’

‘The way Trine Vabog combines her juridical expertise with a profound technological knowledge impressed me. I felt very comfortable during the process when she led the work in a way that was understandable and inclusive for everyone so everyone could relate to the content of the work.’

‘SVW has deep knowledge about business, commercial and tech. They are very supportive and dynamic. They follow the needs and agility of my business. Strong on disruptive technology, innovation and venture.’

‘Deep knowledge. Great on services. Very flexible and agile. Give good advice. Integrity.’

‘Comprehensive insight into SaaS related legal issues and contracts, including DPA matters. Always available and able to reply on short notice, to meet the requirements from our customers.’

‘Very good understanding of our business. Important contributor to our business development. Broad competence. For us they are a one-stop shop.’

‘Espen Tøndel has long experience within IT/telecom and deep understanding of the business.’

‘The team has exceptional competence in public procurement and the use of contract standards for agile development. In addition, the team is at the moment probably the practice with best competence on legal questions in the context of cloud computing, at least in Norway. They also have a very good understanding of technology for the health sector and the possibilities in use of health data. This also means that they stand out in the areas of information security and privacy.’

‘Trine Vabog has been operationally responsive for both developing a detailed, specific and efficient contract, and both initial and ongoing contract adjustments and negotiations. She is friendly, efficient and exceptionally hard working.’

‘SVW has a large banking and finance group and we use them regularly for various types of financings, including shipping finance. They are experienced and effective and they are particularly strong on understanding the commercial aspects of a financing.’

‘In addition to being effective, attentive and hardworking, Halvor Klingenberg is strong on both the legal and commercial aspects of a transaction. He definitely has the qualities we are looking for when engaging lawyers.’

‘Good knowledge of the business. Highly skilled lawyers at all levels.’

‘SVW has a longstanding practice in acting for banks in ship finance matters, and has deep-rooted relationships with a number of ship finance lenders. The practice is much more than a banking practice – the team has very considerable experience and expertise in lending in the context of the shipping and offshore industries. This commercial knowledge and understanding provides the team with a real edge, not always present in other firms/teams. This includes the fact that SVW has a strong (broader) shipping transactional and disputes practice.’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen is very knowledgeable (both as to legal and commercial matters in the shipping and offshore industries), has great relationships with his lender clients, and always provides well-grounded, focused and commercial advice.’

‘We mainly work with Christine Rødsæther and as such my comments are mainly applicable to her work. Christine is efficient, available, prompt and highly qualified. She has in-depth market knowledge and provides practical advice on basis hereof.’

‘We are especially pleased with Halvor Klingenberg. In addition to being effective, attentive and hardworking, he is strong on both the legal and commercial aspects of a transaction. Halvor definitely has the qualities we are looking for when engaging lawyers.’

‘In-depth knowledge of complex transactions, and the airline industry in particular. All-rounders well prepared to draw on the appropriate supporting resources within the firm.’

‘Strong client focus – always strives for the best outcome solution oriented – focus on what matters, always takes time to explain clients what is important.’

‘Amund Fougner Bugge – very experienced and commercially oriented. Extremely prompt delivery, draw on other resources quickly if that can make the response more expedient.’

‘The team is very dedicated and works hard, very customer-oriented and friendly. Quick to respond and to be creative in finding solutions, with high integrity. Knowledgeable, both with respect to legal matters and our company’s business and organisation.’

‘All team members are friendly and collaborative, giving the customers full attention, at any time. Are sincerely interested in the customer’s business. Dedicated towards their practice and their customers, and work hard, all hours, all time. Trustful, credible.’

‘Amund Bugge: strong leader, always calm and sharp throughout processes, also when the climate gets challenging. Retains strong client focus. Available all hours.’

‘Christoffer Bjerknes offers high engagement and strong commercial awareness in M&A situations.’

‘Mathias Teir stands out as very talented and experienced. Significant presence within private equity.’

‘Young talented team making a notable entry into private equity. Mathias Teir is a very talented lawyer, hardworking and very knowledgeable.’

‘Great interpersonal skills, sensible price point and well experienced in the small and midcap segment.’

‘A fantastically efficient and knowledgeable team with an impressive attention to detail. The highest level of understanding of both national and European law and the ability to assist across borders. Always available (including weekends) and very good in handling clients all of levels.’

‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig possesses very high competence in law and process. Detailed about timeline, what is important and what is not. They are into details and manage to explain and advise the client on the correct solution to get the best result in the case.’

‘The lawyer who supports the case manages in each perceived case to understand my situation and explain documents and laws in an understandable way, which is comfortable when you naturally do not work with the type of words, expressions and practices in daily life.’

‘Strong team with high focus on pragmatic advice. Understands the commercial side of a dispute as well as excelling in the legal side.’

‘Quick understanding of the facts and laws applicable. Performs very well and for a price more reasonable than the largest law firms.’

‘Several talented lawyers with a great leader, Christian Reusch.’

‘The Simonsen team have strong knowledge of both the power sector and of financial transactions. There is always a friendly and constructive atmosphere in our working relationship. We have not had any problems or challenges in working with Simonsen. They have always been very reliable.’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen: Efficient, friendly and service minded. Strong knowledge of both the power sector and financial transactions. Good at finding feasible solutions.’

‘Sunniva Kinsella: Efficient, friendly and service minded. High quality on every document she has delivered.’

‘They have highly competent employees that know the electricity business well.’

‘Robin Aker Jakobsen is the person in SVW that helps us the most. He is, by my opinion, highly qualified in our field and an “easy going” person that is comfortable to work with.’

‘They have excellent understanding of the challenges customers may have and have a great ability to communicate their message.’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen is almost a guru in the Nordic energy market.’

‘Has a good overview of what is happening in the industry and can contribute in consulting based on good industry knowledge.’

‘The team is highly knowledgeable about the renewable industry in general which is very helpful in practicing legal advice. In addition they have key staff, such as Peter Aall Simonsen, that is highly referred to as an renewable energy expert. The team is flexible and easy to work with.’

‘SVW’s employment law team, and Lill Egeland, provides no-nonsense advice of high quality.’

‘Lill Egeland is one of kind; offers advice of high quality, to-the-point and fast.’

‘Our contact person has been Lill Egeland, and she has both assisted us directly and ensured that we have received assistance from other team members. I am impressed by the whole team. They are super available and responsive, highly knowledgeable and really tuned in to the issues that we are facing.’

‘We have worked most closely with partner and head of the team, Lill Egeland. What I really like about working with Lill is that she has a unique ability to understand our needs and translate that into relevant, concise and understandable advice. I can also recommend senior lawyer Ingrid Fladberg Brucker, who has guided us through some challenging topics.’

‘I have had the pleasure to work with Trond Erik Kvalsnes on several occasions. He is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and explains complex legal matters in a pragmatic way. He gets to the point and seeks to find the best solution. In addition I find Trond Erik Kvalsnes very nice to work with – it’s a collaboration, not “just” a client/lawyer relationship, which I appreciate.’

‘The high competence and involvement from partner Lill Egeland really makes a difference. When combining law and strategic options, she is brilliant.’

‘Lill Egeland is always willing to step up if needed – a facilitator.’

‘My contact with SVW has been associate partner Cecilia Orheim. I am very pleased with her assistance in all kinds of cases related to IP and marketing etc. She responds quickly, is always available and provides very good and practical legal advice. She is very experienced in the field of IP and marketing, and as a former in-house lawyer she knows what kind of assistance an in-house lawyer needs.’

‘High professional level, good communication skills and fast delivery.’

‘Rune Ljostad is exceptional in his knowledge about IP legislation, both regarding Norwegian law but also many other countries’ legislations. He is always happy to help, an excellent lawyer and a joy to work with.’

‘The individuals at SVW are highly efficient, competent and service-minded.’

‘Kjell Sagen Berg is very professional and solution-oriented.’

‘The firm’s pragmatic approach to the matter, as well as the unique ability to quickly illuminate the actual conditions is outstanding.’

‘Kjell Sagen Berg’s professionalism and knowledge of construction law makes him a safe choice in any case.’

‘Kjell Sagen Berg is simply a unique person with a great working capacity.’

‘They are efficient, available and reliable.’

‘They are hands on and dedicated to the problems they are set to solve.’

‘Extremely competent. Swift response. Providing strategies and advice that helps our firm solve problems in the best possible way.’

‘Kjell Sagen Berg is a superb lawyer, always able to combine his well-known legal skills with a rare understanding for highly technical issues in construction. An expert in communicating with both workers and executives.’

‘The tax practice is very skilled on domestic and internal tax law.’

‘They are skilled and proactive with regard finding solutions.’

‘Highly experienced team of partners and senior partners, having incredible credentials of advising clients across industries.’

‘Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen is absolutely thorough in his knowledge of subject matter and has a pragmatic approach to clients problems.’

‘The firm is composed of extremely sharp detail-oriented professionals, capable of providing cutting-edge precise legal advice.’

‘Fredrik Anfinsen’s broad knowledge of both legal and corporate matters puts him in the perfect spot for innovative, useful and reliable solutions to legal tax and corporate matters. He and his team gave important contributions to solve extremely complex and challenging tasks in a responsive, efficient and professional manner.’

‘Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen stands out and is a highly professional lawyer. He has very strong industry knowledge and combines tax expertise with finance experience, bringing a unique ability to see the full picture and give practical advice. Fredrik also has an ability to quickly grasp the commercial aspects of any matter and advise on a strategic level.’

‘Strong on M&A, international tax and valuation.’