Mr Yngve Bustnesli > Kvale Advokatfirma DA > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile

Kvale Advokatfirma DA ‘commands a broad understanding of the energy sector and energy law‘ and stands out for its extensive expertise in advising leading domestic and international players on the Norwegian Continental Shelf on the full range of transactional, regulatory and contentious issues. On the oil and gas front, Gry Bratvold specialises in international offshore and oil and gas projects, while Yngve Bustnesli attracts praise for his ‘deep knowledge of the petroleum law system in Norway‘. Working alongside them is Andreas Stang Lund, who is the key contact for contentious mandates. Over on the renewables side, the ‘excellent’ Christian Poulsson focuses on regulatory issues and litigation in the hydropower and wind power industries. Per Conradi Andersen takes point on transactions and restructuring work for clients in the electricity sector. Also in the core team is Kristin Ourom, who has extensive expertise in advising on the full range of renewable energy operational and regulatory issues.

Noted for its strength in shipping disputes, Kvale Advokatfirma DA acts for large oil companies, shipyards, and shipping companies and advises on the full range of offshore and shipping issues both domestically and cross-border. In 2022, the firm opened an office in Tromsø, strengthening its presence along the northern coast of Norway. Practice head Kristian Lindhartsen focuses on charterparty agreements and insurance disputes in the sector, and Gry Bratvold has extensive experience advising on international offshore projects, while Yngve Bustnesli takes point on transactions and projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. For building, subsea, drilling and seismic contracts, Lilly Kathrin Relling is the key contact.