‘Espen Hamar is an excellent lawyer with high integrity. Likeable and calm.’

‘Great team – strength in depth with some stand out individuals.’

‘Tom Hugo Ottesen is a highly respected market leading practitioner.’

‘Stine Snertingdalen is hugely impressive and true star in the market.’

‘It is one of the best firms in Norway in this area. Lengthy experience and commercial approach.’

‘Yngve Bustnesli has an in-depth understanding of industry and regulatory frameworks. First-class adviser. To the point and very good at communicating.‘

‘Good on litigation.’

‘Well known for its strength on regulatory issues.‘

‘Jens Brede is a brilliant litigator. Yngve Bustnesli, with his background from the ministry, is particularly good on regulatory issues.‘

‘Unique cross-competence in legal and finance.’

‘The team at Kvale presents high-end capabilities across the board; competence, capacity, service, speed, tenacity and strategy and they do not send bills that give unpleasant surprises.’

‘Our latest transaction was large, novel and complex, with very many moving parts. All handled in an outstanding manner. ’

‘Kvale are very focused on quality services without necessarily being too pompous about it, which suits me and the people in my line of business very well. For me the partners Øystein Løken and Thomas Farhang are stand outs. Exceptional with drafting, negotiations and getting things done, without cutting important corners.’

‘The team’s ability to break down complex legal issues into understandable advice for the client is excellent.’

‘Very strong team and a leading firm within dispute resolution. Kvale is professional, precise, available and competent.’

‘Andreas Stang Lund is our primary lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with. Andreas has an excellent ability to quickly identify the core issue of a case and provide relevant advice.’

‘Per Conradi Andersen is highly experienced within most fields and easy to work with. He gives the client high priority and you don’t have to question if your case is in the right hands.’

‘They hold unique insight into the utilities sector, regulation and governing laws. Clients benefit from their practical approach to challenges related to ongoing restructuring work, securing a lean and predictable process for clients within the governing framework. Excel in support on large acquisitions according to strict rules for public acquisitions. Providing clients trust and stability on lawsuits.’

‘Partner Kristin Ourom shows excellent response and insight to sector specific matters. She pulls on the broader team when required, securing a true one stop and professional point of contact.’

‘Litigation, renewable energy, predominantly renewable electricity, are in my experience the firm’s strengths. Definitely a firm to go to in Norway.’

‘Christian Poulsson is excellent. Pleasant to work with, seasoned and efficient energy lawyer, effective in litigation.’

‘Kristin Ourom, Industry knowledge and wide network with renewable and utility companies, especially SMEs. Detailed understanding of the industry, and the motivation, position, working methods of company management, boards, owners, regulators, suppliers, lenders, unions, equity investors, landowners etc. Professional and friendly.’

‘They are hard working, and always give their best to answer all clients’ needs. High quality work, delivered on time.’

‘The team had unique insight on the topic in question and provided the advice and help we needed. They were a strong partner for discussions. They understood and knew the industry and the topic.’

‘Robert Lund was always easy to approach and always gave thorough advice in addition to being a good partner for discussions.’

‘Robert Lund showed a very good understanding of the assignment’s key questions. He was very attentive to the need of the client in a complex assignment. He covers both procurement law and state aid law and this gave a coherent and overall perspective on an assignment with conflicting considerations.’

‘They have shown a great ability to act very quickly and get to know the situation in a fast manner. They also show ability to understand and relate to the situation.’

‘Knowledgeable and service minded.’

‘Kristin Hjelmaas Valla stands out. Very thorough, and precise in her advice on competition law.’

‘Kristin Hjelmaas Valla has deep knowledge of competition law, which is combined with an ability to quickly grasp complicated facts in detail and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Very professional. Easy to get in touch with.’

‘The IP litigation team at Kvale is highly knowledgeable within the field in Norway, being very dedicated to, and thorough in, all work. From my experience when working with them they are outstanding in strategy also for complex litigation matters. They always consider and focus on what is best for the client and taking the right measures. They are very good team players and easy to work with in larger litigation teams with a high degree of flexibility, competence and dedication.’

‘Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer is highly knowledgeable and has many years of experience in litigation in Norway, particularly in the pharmaceuticals field, but also in other sectors. She is very easy to work together with, also as part of a larger team, and is highly dedicated to maintaining client focus. She has done outstanding work as a litigator and really dug into the technical and legal aspects of various complex patent cases which paid out with the obtained positive results. She is also open-minded for new solutions and strategies.’

‘The team has experience with patent cases and also litigation process knowledge. The combination is valuable.’

‘The team is always polite, to-the-point and bases statements and pleadings on facts.’

‘The qualities the individuals in the team possess are politeness, the ability to understand technology, the development of sound strategies for the defence, communication and involvement, being well on time and planning ahead.’

‘We are very impressed by the highly-skilled team at Kvale. What makes them stand out is the combination of legal expertise, business understanding and pragmatism. Also how they delivered as a strong team.’

‘Marie Vaale-Hallberg is a highly-skilled and analytical lawyer/litigator. A great team leader who leverages the expertise and strength of her team members.’

‘The team is reliable, quick to respond, constructive and structural. High quality service.’

‘In contrast to many of its Norwegian competitors, this maritime group focuses on operational issues. This gives access to lawyers that understand our business very well, which we as clients benefit from saving time and costs. The firm offers an attractive price point, which does not affect its level of service or quality of advice.’

‘The relevant partners are hands-on and attentive, always with a high-quality approach.’

‘The firm is highly responsive with a broad commercial understanding. The team consists of highly qualified lawyers. In addition, the firm’s focus on work-life balance reflects positively on how it executes its assignments and is something that is important for us as clients.’

‘Service minded, knowledgeable, thorough and quick deliverance.’

‘Ability to see the whole picture. Works fast and does not involve unnecessary people in the process (with associated increased costs). Well-founded and well-thought-out advice.’

‘Jostein Moen is very knowledgeable and has a friendly and positive manner, which makes him very pleasant to work with.’

‘We have been particularly pleased with Stine Snertingdalen.’

‘Nicolay Skarning is highly experienced, professionally skilled and always available.’

‘Extremely available. Deliveries always on time. No internal competition between partners.’

‘Strong listeners. Trusted advisers. Give me the impression that my business is the most important, not theirs.’

‘Kvale’s employment department, lead by Nicolay Skarning, is by far the most experienced and best in Norway. Nicolay always makes sure he has the best people also around and runs several seminars during the year which update us on all new regulations.’

‘They are fast but accurate and make sure we have a view from the other side. They reply any time 24/7 if urgent and quickly with written responses and agreements if needed.’