Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile

‘Anette Fjeld is very skilled and quickly familiarises herself with complex issues and professional questions in the disputed subjects.’

‘Anette Fjeld – Commitment, availability and a sober orientation to reality. Very large capacity both in the subject and in completed work. She always delivers above expectations.’

‘They are very capable and knowledgeable. You know your case is in very good hands and they are very responsive to answer any questions at any time.’

‘They had conviction and motivation in arguing the case in the best possible way, which was very encouraging for us.’

‘Anette Fjeld – Very good competence, and ability to understand our business and create an efficient strategy to win the case.’

‘Christian Reusch – magnificent capability to identify relevant legal issues and sort out unnecessary issues presented by counterpart. Capable to listen and take into account client’s commercial interest. Knud Knudsen – extremely thorough in his work. Good legal insight and perspective. Eye for details.’

‘Christian Reusch provides outstanding clear advice, structure and presentation in front of the court.’

‘Very good in analysis of case law and probabilities, procedural advice and case presentation.’

‘SVW provides sincere and high quality services related to our practice, especially toward major projects. They are extremely service oriented towards their clients, and possess a broad competency within the electricity and renewable energy business through a diverse team of highly committed people.’

‘High competency, flexibility and high understanding of what we need as a company and why, high customer focus with respect and commitment as underlying values in their practice.’

‘In my opinion Simonsen Vogt Wiig possesses insight into the energy sector in Norway, which I doubt any other law firm can compete with. Jahn Egil Osestad may be the best utilities procurement law specialist in Norway. Robin Aker Jakobsen may be the best energy law specialist in Norway.’

‘Skilled and trustworthy.’

‘We find that the practice has very good knowledge when it comes to the utility sector in which we operate. They are quick to identify the problem we are facing and help us focus on the issue of most importance.’

‘I have found their main strength to be their broad understanding of the electrical utility sector in Norway and the complex legal challenges that the grid companies encounter.’

‘Great team bringing together regulatory knowledge, business experience and construction law experience. The team is outstanding in cooperating but also guiding other supporting parties like technical and commercial advisors.’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen provides excellent advice, judgment and recommendations on all aspects of the energy market, legislation and approach towards authorities.’

‘A broad team with overlapping areas of knowledge. Speeding up actions and also securing discussions around interpretations.’

‘Extremely tight follow-up and personal passion in solving problems, creating the best possible positions.’

‘The team is efficient and knowledgeable. Solution-oriented in customer communication. Always provide the most efficient team members.’

‘I have worked closely with some of them for years. I will follow the same people going forward as I have always been given high-quality support, solid legal advice and timely responses. The company represents exceptionally high value.’

‘Strong knowledge about EU law and policies.’

‘Karin Fløistad, expert in EU law and policies. High knowledge level and precision in the advice.’

‘Good local presence.’

‘Professional team.’

‘Up front and quick and at the same time at a high quality level.’

‘Peter Aall Simonsen is very experienced. He responds immediately. I would like to highlight his precise, strategic and tactical legal knowledge and experience in this field.’

‘Bjørn Åge Hamre does a good and effective job.’

‘They have knowledge and competency.’

‘We have worked with Erlend Lous on two transactions and his performance was outstanding: very professional, valuable advice, very efficient, patient, strong in negotiations to protect our best interest but still commercial and diplomatic. One of the best lawyers I have personally worked with over more than 10 years.’

‘Deep understanding of the market and exceptionally hands-on partners.’

‘Yannis Litinas represents one of the sharpest minds in the maritime finance space in Europe. He is exceptionally hands-on and his capacity to find commercially viable solutions to complex challenges is second to none.’

‘Very experienced team and good at what they are doing. Get back to you at once.’

‘The team has strength and depth of experience in maritime law.’

‘Lars Inge Ørstavik – Good at making difficult calls and acting decisively. Erlend Lous – Encyclopaedic knowledge of maritime law. Hågen Hansen – A fantastic tactician.’

‘Christine Rødsæther is an extremely talented lawyer.’

‘Christine Rødsæther is very attentive, and keeps herself updated on all aspects of our business. Christine has a unique ability to combine commercial thinking with sound and practical legal advice, always looking for the solutions rather than the obstacles.’

‘Key practical and theoretical knowledge of privacy, tech law and data protection.’

‘Malin Tønseth and Thomas Olsen; both deliver great work.’

‘Great team. Understand both technology and legal. Explain legal issues in an understandable way. Easy to work with!’

‘Good knowledge of IT contract structure. Very good knowledge of IT contract and negotiation practices in Scandinavia and Europe.’

‘I am absolutely delighted with the exceptional services provided by the technology legal team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig. Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s unique ability to seamlessly blend legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business landscape makes them an invaluable partner for anyone seeking top-tier advice in this field. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to protecting the client’s interest keep exceeding my expectations!’

‘Trine Vabog, whose extensive experience in technology matters makes her the ultimate adviser. Her excellent expertise and ability to foresee challenges have proven invaluable to me. If you need guidance in these fields, Trine’s knowledge and dedication are second to none.’

‘We work mostly with Espen Tøndel who has an excellent understanding of business and legal skills, and at the same time, he takes the ball and makes things happen. We have also worked with Nicolai Halbo who is the IT expert and go-to man in the market.’

‘Øyvind Akerholt is also an exceptional technology legal adviser. If you’re seeking an expert who combines academic excellence with real-world experience and a winning attitude, Øyvind Akerholt is the name to trust.’

‘They are effective and easy to work with and they have a pragmatic and commercial approach which makes them stand out.’

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

‘Very good knowledge on both finance, regulatory and industry. They take time to explain and go through everything with the client.’

‘Simonsen is a very professional institution with deep (shipping) knowledge. They are always solution driven without sacrificing a lender’s security position. They meet timelines, due to the proactive and very dedicated team.’

‘We have dealt most with Peter Aall Simonsen and his team, specifically Sveinung Rostad. They are all excellent. The direct, person-to-person approach is welcome, and you always feel like you have the appropriate amount of partner attention.’

‘Stig Strand has an extremely good level of service. Professionally strong business lawyer with a broad shipping and finance background. Writes very well, and is proactive in relation to what should and must be done in various processes.’

‘SVW frequently proves to have the most engaged prime tier legal partners, offering quality documents and sound business acumen in discussions while ensuring constant serviceability.’

‘A completely unique ability to communicate and analyse when meeting with us as customers, in the courtroom and when meeting with the media. Good interpersonal skills, which made the process safe and educational.’

‘The team is very hands-on and time efficient while delivering advice on a very high level.’

‘The team has above average industry knowledge. Availability is also very good.’

‘High knowledge in the areas we needed help. The team has the ability to listen to us as clients, respond rapidly and with a very high quality answer, and handle our employees with respect even when matters are complicated.’

‘Skilled at quickly getting to grips with the issue in its entirety and in details, and then laying down a legal strategy for how to approach it. The lengthy experience and professionalism make the processes orderly, and you feel well taken care of along the way.’

‘Trine Lise Fromreide has been highly accessible, and has shown an impressive understanding of our issues. She’s been excellent in giving timely advice and also helped us to look ahead and describe possible future scenarios with corresponding suggested solutions. Furthermore, she has stood out as honest and sincere in her meetings and communication, and highly structured and to the point.’

‘Lill Egeland is a star!’

‘We have worked especially with Thomas Talén – and his conduct and professionalism was outstanding.’

‘The SVW team has a strong presence and great experience in shipping and insurance matters.’

‘Christian Bjørtuft Ellingsen is always a pleasure to work with. His experience and eye for detail make him stand out.’

‘We have been very pleased with the team at Simonsen. They are always ready to assist, even when the deadlines are tight. The team is very reliable and committed.’

‘Rune Ljostad is a great litigator and has excellent knowledge of intellectual property matters.’

‘Hedda Baumann Heier is very dedicated and provides accurate and valuable advice. She has been actively involved in our copyright litigation.’

‘Nicholas Barbatonis provide precise and useful advice, without unnecessary elaborations. He always responds within a short period of time and delivers within the agreed time-period. A talented lawyer which you may rely on!’

‘I am absolutely delighted with the exceptional services provided by the intellectual property legal team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to protecting my intellectual property rights keep exceeding my expectations.’

‘Espen Tøndel’s extensive experience in intellectual property and technology matters makes him the ultimate adviser. His seasoned expertise and ability to foresee challenges have proven invaluable to me. If you need guidance in these fields, Espen’s unmatched knowledge and dedication are second to none.’

‘Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is an exceptional intellectual property legal adviser. What truly distinguishes Nicholas is his unwavering positive persistence. He approaches challenges with a tenacity that’s both refreshing and effective. If you’re seeking an expert who combines academic excellence with real-world experience and a winning attitude, Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is the name to trust.’

‘Rune Ljostad and Hedda Baumann Heier are brilliant. They are quick to respond and have great knowledge of both Norwegian and international law.’

‘Experience, knowledge of the industry – shipbuilding and financing expertise, work capacity, holistic approach and negotiation skills.’

‘Qualities I have valued: knowledge, experience, the attention we are given and understanding of my company’s values and how we work. Ability to appreciate and assist in reducing our concerns.’

‘Christine Rødsæther is highly qualified, service-minded, attentive and solution-oriented.’

‘Emgagement and knowledge. Broad overlapping areas of knowledge.’

‘Passion and dedication.’

‘Competence.’

‘Knowledge and availability.’

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

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

‘SVW is showing excellent and up-to-date insight in the Norwegian real estate market, and delivers quick responses when needed.’

‘We have been working with Jørgen Lindboe for several years and highly appreciate his qualities as an adviser and law expert in this field. Lindboe is goal-oriented and with his experience and insight, he is an adviser to be trusted in complicated situations as well as in more ordinary matters.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe is one of the best all-round real estate lawyers in Norway. He delivers quality work in an efficient manner. He is very likeable and street smart and thinks before he speaks. Jørgen has a commercial mind and works hard for the client and in the clients’ interest.’

‘The team at SVW and Kjetil Ranum make a good effort and assist with their professional strength in connection with the purchase of property.’

‘I have been involved in several purchase/sale processes where Kjetil Ranum and Steffen Myrseth have been involved. They are thorough in their work and have a good approach to such processes.’

‘An experienced and reliable team, with significant industry competence. Constructive input that will work within an actual company or industry context, rather than boilerplate standards.’

‘I recommend Amund Fougner Bugge, who is a dedicated and highly reliable discussion partner as well as legal adviser.’

‘The team was professional and able to solve problems and find solutions in an efficient manner.’

‘Amund Fougner Bugge and Stian A. Slaatta were both structured and knowledgeable – providing good support for various parts of the transaction.’

‘Amund Bugge and Stian Slaatta are both hardworking, knowledgeable, thorough, service minded.’

‘In general, very responsive, competent and quick to deliver.’

‘Great availability and quick turn-arounds. Solid advisory capabilities.’

‘Unique because of their breadth in competence, high work ethics and service. Very much personal touch.’

‘Knowledge, experience, quality, good advice, flexible.’

‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig is very service minded, hands-on, and always solid and practical in its advice.’

‘I can highly recommend Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen. The advice given has been nothing but first class. He has a true understanding of the task at hand and the ability to deliver the advice in simple laymen terms is second to none. A true asset to every client.’

‘Gets to understand your business, highly knowledgeable and experienced, proactive, and effective.’

‘Shows a genuine interest in our business, and what’s best for us. Always available, and goes the extra mile.’