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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS Offices

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0101 OSLO
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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Construction Tier 1
Led by Henning Nordtvedt, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ team has ‘very good knowledge of the construction industry‘, with established expertise in construction litigation. The ‘very skilled‘ Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik focuses on handling litigation and arbitration proceedings arising from construction projects. The group is also strong in advising clients from a broad range of sectors on large infrastructure projects, and is sought after by large and medium-sized contractors. Other key names in the practice include the ‘outstanding‘ Johnny JohansenPractice head(s):
Henning Nordtvedt
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Testimonials
‘Easy to work with. Solutions-oriented.’
‘Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik has a true passion for his job and is a great communicator.’
‘Mikal Brøndmo is a very experienced lawyer in the construction industry; he is very efficient.’
‘Deep understanding of construction contracts and law. Ability to challenge clients for a broader view to deliver excellent advice. Very high performance in court.’
‘Arve Martin Bjørnvik and Johnny Johansen are easy to work with, hard working and always deliver on time.’
‘Competent, dedicated, fair and reliable.’
‘High quality legal advice with lawyers that are extremely skilful and strategically resourceful. Top tier legal advice – appropriately balanced with practical issues. Always quick support and constructive handling. One of the top law firms within this area in Norway.’
‘There are many skilful lawyers in this law firm. One which particularly stands out I would say is Mikal Brøndmo with his very clever legal analysis and extraordinary memory.’
Key clients
The Norwegian Public Road Administration
Gråkjær AS
Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property
Nye Veier AS
Sporveien AS
Statkraft
Otra Kraft DA
Agder Energi AS
Caverion AS
Polarsirkelen Lufthavnutvikling AS
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for NPRA and Bane NOR SF in a substantial dispute regarding the FP-3 railway construction project.
- Represented Innlandet County before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in a case arising from a long-running dispute; the dispute concerned disruption claims.
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ dispute resolution team ‘offers a unique combination of deep industry insight, and experienced and clever dispute-related strategic thinking‘. Commercial disputes form the core pillar of the practice, which is headed up by construction contractual litigation expert Henning Nordtvedt. Johnny JohansenPractice head(s):
Henning Nordtvedt
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Testimonials
‘Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik is able to translate mountains of structured and unstructured information into clear and decisive action.’
‘They are always good listeners. They will try to find good solutions to any problem.’
‘The level of partner involvement is outstanding. They are all very thorough and will not leave any stone unturned.’
‘Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim: very experienced, highly qualified in tax law and dispute resolution; outstanding in preparation and in court. Always brings new aspects to a case.’
‘The team at Haavind has several times shown an incredible ability to find the way to uncover golden points. Their collaboration skills have been of great importance for the result, and the whole team works impressively well both as individuals and as a group. We have received top level legal service at all times, and they work efficiently.’
‘Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik is superb in any dispute. He is recognized as a top dispute resolution lawyer and an expert on construction law. He has an outstanding way to highlight what’s most important, and is brilliant in court.’
‘Very good service. Always qualified answers and advice on time.’
‘Johnny Johansen has an extraordinary way with people.’
Key clients
Telenor ASA
Heerema Fabrication Group BV
Norway Post
Norwegian Public Roads Authorities
Sparebank 1 Finans Nord-Norge AS
Storebrand ASA
Axactor SE
GK Norge AS
Fosen Vind DA
Nortura SA
Work highlights
- Acting for GK Gruppen in a dispute with IT vendor IFS concerning the unsuccessful implementation of an ERP-system, and the subsequent termination of the contract.
- Represented Sparebank 1 Finans Nord-Norge in an Appeal Court hearing regarding an $18m professional liability dispute concerning an international financing assignment.
Norway > Electricity and renewable energy Tier 1
The department at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS demonstrates ‘impressive in-depth knowledge‘ and ‘very strong leadership in the renewable energy sector in Norway’. The client roster includes large domestic and international power producers and grid companies, which the team regularly represents in high-profile transactions and projects, notably for hydropower and wind power sector entities. Energy sector litigation is another core area of expertise for the group. Practice head Aksel Tannum ‘is an exceptional lawyer in the area of electricity and renewable energy‘. Johan Fredrik Remmen focuses on contentious work, an area in which Pål Martin Abell also has extensive experience. Mari Reitzel Bjerke has ‘broad knowledge of the sector‘, and Jøran Sandvik is the key name for electricity-focused mandates.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Haavind has a strong team in electricity and renewables.’
‘Haavind has a very strong legal team within electricity and renewable energy. The team has broad experience within the renewable space, including in particular hydro power and wind.’
‘Aksel Tannum is an exceptional lawyer in the area of electricity and renewable energy, and few match his calibre in the Norwegian market. He is also a very pleasant person to work with and gives advice in a precise yet nuanced way, and in a manner useful to the client. Highly recommended.’
‘Haavind has particularly good expertise in laws and regulations within the energy sector in Norway.’
‘High competence in electricity and renewable energy and ongoing development of regulatory framework conditions. Strong customer focus and good follow-up of customers’ needs.’
‘Jøran Sandvik – Very high competence and close follow-up of us as a customer with good availability and quick responses.’
‘Variety of skills and capabilities within their team. Down-to-earth style, but at the same time very professional.’
‘In terms of the Norwegian electricity market and related regulations, the team is very able. The team has in-depth knowledge of the new power grid and grid company regulations.’
Key clients
Statkraft
Eolus
Statnett
BlackRock Inc
Axpo Nordic AS and Axpo Trading AG
Vattenfall AB
Stadtwerke München
Elvia AS
Agder Energi AS
Eramet
Alcoa Norway ANS
Energy Norway
Helgeland Kraft AS
Skagerak Kraft AS
Salten Kraftsamband AS
Sunnfjord Energi AS
SFE/Vestavind Kraft AS
Elkem AS
Norsun AS
Work highlights
- Advised Hydro Energi on the merger of hydropower production assets with Lyse, forming the company Lyse Kraft.
- Providing ongoing assistance to Eolus with all legal aspects regarding the wind power project Øyfjellet.
- Representing Statkraft/Fosen Vind in several ongoing court cases regarding the validity of permits to build and operate wind farms.
Norway > Employment Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has ‘a very professional and strong employment law team‘ which ‘covers all aspects within the labour law field‘. Gaute Krokann, who heads up the practice, specialises in advising public sector and state-owned companies, as well as private companies, on restructurings, reorganisations, transfers of undertakings and disputes. Kari Gimmingsrud is ‘professional and efficient‘, and handles privacy matters, outsourcings and pensions issues. Lars KokkvoldPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘In-depth knowledge about the industry and our business. The team respond quickly when support is needed. They use a language that is easy for the customers to understand and deal with.’
‘Pål Kvernaas always responds quickly to our needs, delivering services of high value and quality. He has an unique ability to find ways that leads to solutions, and manage to apply the law into practical use for the customer. He has excellent collaboration and communication skills.’
‘Gaute Krokann always responds quickly. He always provides the necessary resources. We are especially satisficed with his knowledge and valuable experience with all the company specific issues.’
‘Very good communication skills and fantastic service.’
‘The team is the strongest legal team I have been working with. They possess a unique combination of skills combined with a very high level of legal expertise. Their level of competence and capacity for solving cases makes them a very trustworthy and efficient partner.’
‘Lars Kokkvold and Sten Foyn both stand out as truly dedicated and engaged in our business and in helping us solving various legal issues. The way Lars Kokkvold works with customers to ensure that we feel taken care of is truly extraordinary. He follows up beyond expectations which really helps in keeping focus on all matters of business we have besides the legal issues. Sten Foyn’s way of using his profound knowledge to understanding the issue, finding solutions/solving it together with the customer is beyond all other experience with other lawyers in other firm’s. The combination of being to-the-point and sharp with a very respectful manner is truly unique and he comes across as a lawyer that people really listen to.’
‘Haavind provides legal advice based on excellent knowledge of the law and regulation. In addition Haavind provides practical and strategic advice in order not to escalate the conflict.’
‘Very good capabilities in Norwegian labour law, very quick to respond and spot on advice.’
Key clients
Norsk Hydro
Randstad
Equinor
Hurtigruten
Telenor Group
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Posten Norge
ISS Facility Service
Ryanair
Helse Sør-Øst
NHST Media Group
Norges Bank
Forsvaret / The Norwegian Armed Forces
Work highlights
- Assisted Norsk Hydro with the employment aspects of its transaction with Lyse.
- Assisting Norwegian Air Shuttle Group with the planning, preparation and implementation of a large-scale restructuring of the entire Norwegian group, including downsizing measures and temporary lay-offs of several hundred employees.
Norway > Fishing and aquaculture Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has ‘a strong team in fisheries and aquaculture, especially in regulatory matters – they are well versed in handling matters regarding public authorities, and have very good knowledge of the industry.’ Contentious work is another key pillar of the practice, and the group is equally strong at handling IP matters, competition law issues, corporate-related instructions, tax and international trade work. Practice co-heads Bjørn Sørgård and Ida Espolin Johnson are the names to note.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Bjørn Sørgård and Ida Espolin Johnson are well known and highly regarded. They both stand out with their experience, knowledge and understanding of the industry.’
‘Bjørn Sørgård delivers on time, with a good perspective and input on the subjects.’
‘A strong team with great insight into our industry and its legal framework.’
‘Great insight into the fish farming industry and its legal framework. A good discussion partner for us. Quick response to our inquiries and with qualified legal advice.’
‘The team is professional, and has good knowledge.’
‘Good and interdisciplinary knowledge gives us as clients a complete solution.’
‘The lawyers are skilled and understand our industry and our needs in a very good way.’
Key clients
Sjømat Norge
Nordlaks Oppdrett AS
Nova Sea AS
Wilsgård Fiskeoppdrett AS
Sporbarhet AS
Jarle Bergs Sønner AS
Stim. AS
Salten Aqua Group
Gildeskål Forskningsstasjon AS
Norway Royal Salmon ASA
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing advice to Stim on disputes pertaining to the IP rights for a smoltification method for trout and salmon, via the use of a special feed.
- Acting as longstanding external counsel to the Norwegian Seafood Federation.
- Providing ongoing assistance to Nova Sea AS on all aspects of its offshore fish farm development project ‘Spidercage’.
Norway > Intellectual property Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS acts for clients from a range of sectors, including large multi-national corporations and domestic companies in the technology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences industries, on trade mark, patent, copyright, unfair competition, marketing and trade secret matters. The team has a solid track record in handling instructions from the media sector, and reports an increase in work from the aquaculture industry, as well as an uptick in contentious mandates. Leif Eirik Thrane and Vebjørn Krag Iversen jointly head up the practice, while Andreas Bernt focuses on intellectual property rights pertaining to digitalisation, media and telecoms matters. At senior associate level, Håkon Austdal and Karoline Kvinge are names to note.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Strong understanding of the motion picture industry.’
‘Vebjørn Krag Iversen is a highly effective litigator, sharp and super intelligent. Vebjørn has in-depth knowledge about Norwegian and European patent practice and an amazing ability to truly understand the technology in question.’
‘Besides a very broad knowledge of law, they possess a strong business and commercial insight and are quick to get updated on new industries which is crucial for us as in-house legal counsel.’
‘Andreas Bernt is a very professional and highly qualified lawyer, who has the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a short and understandable manner. He is a frontier within areas such as IPR and commercial contracts and is the first one I call if I need assistance.’
Key clients
RiksTV
Orifarm
Stim
Exeltis
NutraQ
Madriku
Heraeus
Sandoz
Broadnet / Global Connect
Axactor
Work highlights
- Representing STIM AS in multiple complex patent disputes against multinational feed companies.
- Acted for Heraeus in a multi-jurisdictional appeal case concerning trade secrets and unfair market practice.
- Acting for broadcaster NENT and its subsidiary Viasat AS in a high-profile copyright and media law dispute with VG, Norway’s largest newspaper.
Norway > Offshore construction and shipbuilding Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ team ‘has a unique knowledge of the offshore industry, and experience in the challenges the industry meets in their operations and in their contracts.’ Shipbuilding work continues to be a growing area of instruction for the group. Arbitrator and litigator Mikal Brøndmo is the main name for handling offshore construction and shipbuilding disputes, and is well versed in advising on contractual matters within the sectors. Practice head Christopher L. Sveen stands out for providing ‘unique strategic advice‘ to a client roster of oil and gas companies, and Bård Sandstad regularly assists oil and gas, shipping and offshore clients with M&A mandates. At senior associate level, Martine Linge Johnsen is active in offshore contractual and regulatory work, while Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland and Sarah-Ann Kvam focus on shipbuilding and offshore construction contracts.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team delivers on time and they also have a solid understanding of the commercial aspects of contracts, which enables us to negotiate better terms with our counterparties.’
‘Haavind has unique and thorough experience in the offshore maritime (energy) sector, both construction and regulatory matters.’
‘Mikal Brøndmo and his team deliver quick responses, provide in depth legal analysis in a simple, to-the-point manner, and are also pragmatic and cost aware. The communication is always very pleasant.’
‘The team is always up to date and informed about difficult subjects in offshore construction contracts and their advice is accurate and clear.’
‘Mikal Brøndmo is our connection within the firm and he is always fast, reachable, professional and very approachable.’
‘They are very professional and solution-oriented.’
‘Christopher Sveen has great understanding both of our business model and our industry. He provides insightful advice. You can trust that he always takes the work seriously, and his advice is based on good legal work.’
‘Christopher Sveen and Bård Sandstad stands out as they are heavily involved in several public/industrial activities and initiatives on a national level and have backgrounds from the industry, which gives them technical and business insight like few other competitors.’
Key clients
Aker Solutions
Barents Naturgass AS
Broadview Energy Solutions B.V.
Helgeland V&M
Heerema Fabrication Group B.V.
Heerema Marine Contractors
Hurtigruten
Noble Installation
Norsk Industri (The Federation of Norwegian Industries), Oil & Gas
Marine Aluminium
Miros
Nova Sea
Pronav
TechnipFMC
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence
Work highlights
- Advised TechnipFMC on its acquisition of Island Offshore Management AS’ 49% stake in TIOS AS, a former joint venture between the two companies.
- Providing ongoing assistance to Nova Sea AS regarding the development and construction of the Spidercage concept, a floating fish farming facility for harsh environmental offshore conditions.
- Advising Norsk Industri on the development and implementation of new standard contracts for deliveries to the Norwegian Continental Shelf, among other initiatives.
Norway > Public procurement Tier 1
The ‘very service-minded‘ and ‘knowledgeable‘ team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS garners praise for its ‘sound expertise within public procurement‘. The group is well known for handling large, complex procurements projects, often working in tandem with the firm’s state aid, competition, construction and TMT departments to provide multidisciplinary expertise and assistance. Practice head Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim is ‘an extremely intelligent and skilled lawyer; his legal knowledge is enormous‘. Anne Hesjedal Sending specialises in litigation, and senior lawyer Christina Paludan Melson is an expert in public procurement law.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team has great business understanding and is very solution-oriented.’
‘Sound expertise within public procurement. Easy to work with, extremely high level of dedication.’
‘Anne Hesjedal Sending provides excellent legal advice.’
‘Goud Fjellheim is an exceptional lawyer in every respect. He has extensive knowledge of procurement law and litigation. His most impressive attribute is his strategic advice and his ability to resolve the matter at hand with a practical approach.’
‘Anne Hesjedal Sending and Christina Paludan Melson stand out as highly qualified lawyers.’
‘The firm offers outstanding knowledge with regards to the public procurement area.’
Key clients
Sporveien AS
Nye Veier AS
Helse Sør-Øst RHF
Statens Vegvesen (Vegdirektoratet)
Polarsirkelen Lufthavnutvikling AS
Sykehuspartner HF
Sykehusapotekene HF
Helsetjenestens Driftsorganisasjon for Nødnett HF
HIAS IKS
Klagenemnda for Offentlige anskaffelser (KOFA)
Rogaland fylkeskommune
Trøndelag fylkeskommune
Eolus Vind AB
Posten Norge AS
The Norwegian Armed Forces
Vestfold and Telemark fylkeskommune
The National Programme for Supplier Development v/NHO
The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management
Helse Nord RHF
Statsbygg
Work highlights
- Assisting Sporveien AS with multiple large procurements.
- Acting for the Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement (KOFA) in two cases regarding illegal direct awards.
- Assisted HDO with the successful procurement of a new communication solution for the Norwegian emergency medical services.
Norway > Real estate Tier 1
The real estate department at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS garners praise for its ‘in-depth market understanding, and covers all aspects of real estate deals‘. Key areas of expertise include advising on large transactions, often with cross-border elements, zoning matters and infrastructure projects, and the group has a strong track record in acting for foreign investors and funds in the Norwegian market. Practice head Jarle W Holstrøm ‘has exceptional, industry-leading knowledge especially when negotiating expropriation cases‘, while Erling Timm has extensive experience in handling residential property mandates. Magnus Meisingset-Haug was promoted to the partnership in January 2021.Practice head(s):
Jarle W Holstrøm
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Testimonials
‘Haavind puts the customer first. They have in depth competence related to all fields within the real estate business, especially transactions and tax and duty. They always deliver on time and with high quality. The team is always available and can be contacted at any time. They have a unique ability in understanding the clients’ needs, and in negotiations / contracts they are very good in focusing on the issues being most important for their client.’
‘Erling Timm is always available for our company. He always leads all processes.’
‘Very solution oriented and pragmatic in contract negotiations. Quick responses and in-depth market understanding. Cover all aspects of real estate deals, e.g. VAT, tax issues, mergers and demergers etc, and hence offer the “full package”.’
‘Jarle Holstrøm is efficient and highly competent in real estate matters. Engaged and motivating to work with.’
‘Our experience working with the Haavind team has been extremely positive throughout. The team was extremely competent, very personable, commercial and focused on achieving the best outcome for the client.’
‘The team is efficient, intelligent, and quick.’
‘Erling Timm is very hands-on and always on top of things. He knows what topics to focus on and is commercial at heart – valuable assets in the lawyer industry.’
Key clients
Fastighets AB Balder
Storebrand Eiendomsfond Norge KS
HIG Capital Realty Partners
Ragde Eiendom AS
Pareto Securities AS
Fearnley Securities AS
Entra ASA
Bulk Industrial Real Estate AS
Anthon B Nilsen Eiendom AS
PEAB Eiendomsutvikling AS
Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Telenor ASA
Vika Project Finance AS
Carnegie Project Finance AS
Vatne Property AS
Realkapital Investor AS
Hurtigruten Svalbard AS
Selvaag Eiendom AS
Canica Eiendom AS
Skanska Norge AS
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
Solon Eiendom ASA
AVANTOR AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Swedish real estate company Fastighets Balder AB with a multimillion-euro cross-border acquisition of real estate company Asset Buyout Partners.
- Advised property developer Anthon B Nilsen AS and its owners on the company’s restructuring, involving the sale of a 50% stake to Fastighets Balder AB. The transaction included the client’s total real estate portfolio and a development portfolio.
Norway > TMT Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS ‘has a good name within IT law‘, and is home to a group of practitioners ‘known for their practical advice and great industry knowledge‘. Key pillars of strength of the practice include IT and media-related litigation, data protection and privacy matters, complex IT projects and large technology M&A mandates. Practice head Leif Eirik Thrane is ‘an exceptional legal adviser‘ and is very experienced in handling M&A and IT outsourcing matters. The ‘very knowledgeable‘ Kari Gimmingsrud specialises in information security, data privacy and data protection issues. Other key names include Arne Byberg, whose practice focuses on technology law and IT transactions, and Andreas Bernt, who advises Norwegian and international media and technology clients on digitalisation and commercial matters, as well as litigation. Senior associate Isak Mendoza assists with IP and data protection matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Unique in their ability to combine legal, tech, and business competence.’
‘Leif Eirik Thrane is an exceptional legal adviser. He is very cooperative and always prioritises the client first. He goes above and beyond to secure value for the client. Skilled in both M&A and IT outsourcing.’
‘Arne Byberg has practical insight.’
‘Arne Byberg demonstrates precise and accurate knowledge, insight, and practical experience.’
‘Excellent legal knowledge and excellent collaboration skills.’
‘We have chosen to work with Arne Byberg due to his unique international in-house experience. His practical insight has helped us eliminate pain points, balance our customer-centric perspective, and contributed to more robust results. We were able to work in a collaborative manner that was a great fit for us and has provided excellent value.’
‘Kari Gimmingsrud – very knowledgeable and provides useful/practical advice to be implemented in the business. Arne Byberg – extensive experience and has a good overview.’
Key clients
Nortura
GK Gruppen
Telenor ASA
HG Capital
Statens Vegvesen
Ferd
Veidekke
Motion Blur Films
RiksTV
Helse Sør-Øst
NENT
Work highlights
- Advised Nortura on its large-scale, cross-border IT outsourcing agreement with Capgemini.
- Acting for GK Gruppen in a NOK330m dispute with Swedish ERP software provider IFS regarding an ERP software project.
- Advising software investor Hg Capital on making a majority investment in Norwegian tech-enabled services company Geomatikk Group.
Norway > Banking and finance (including shipping finance) Tier 2
At Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS, the ‘dedicated, responsive and competent‘ team provides ‘pragmatic advice‘ on real estate acquisition financings and bond financing issues, and assists with restructurings and renewable energy project financing work. The group is well known for acting for borrowers, and the client base includes banks, real estate investment funds and renewable energy funds. Hans-Christian Donjem is ‘experienced and quick on his feet‘. Senior counsel Peter Brechan has extensive expertise in financial regulatory matters, and senior associate Christoffer Baisgård advises Norwegian and international lenders and borrowers on a range of financing matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Prompt availability, knowledge of the regulatory framework, service-oriented.’
‘Very strong banking skillset.’
‘Hans-Christian Donjem stands out with exceptional attention to detail while being able to maintain a holistic commercial perspective.’
‘They were able to address and communicate complex legal wording to non-lawyers. Always available and forthcoming.’
‘Hans-Christian is a very likable person who always gets the work done. He is pragmatic and is always looking for a solution.’
‘Christoffer Baisgård is a true rising star in the market.’
‘A well respected firm.’
‘Peter Brechan really knows his market and is easy to deal with.’
Key clients
BlackRock Investment Management
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Axactor SE
FSN Capital
ING Bank N.V.
Ferd Private Equity
Priveq Investment
Santander Consumer Bank AS
Jyske Bank A/S
CSAM Health Group AS
Work highlights
- Advised e-health company CSAM Health Group on its successful NOK300m refinancing via a senior secured bond issuance.
- Advised a real estate SPV on the successful bond financing of its acquisition of another real estate SPV.
Norway > Capital markets Tier 2
Led by Cornelius Sogn Ness, the team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS advised Axactor on its NOK320m private placement and NOK213m subsequent offering, as well as the company’s subsequent listing on Oslo Børs; the group also assisted the client in connection with a NOK2bn mandatory takeover offer by Geveran Trading. Other key practitioners are the ‘experienced‘ Hans-Christian Donjem, who handles financing mandates; M&A expert Kjetil HardengPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Hans-Christian Donjem – Experienced, delivers on time, quality feedback on the matters.’
Key clients
Norsk Hydro ASA
Fearnley Securities
AqualisBraemar LOC ASA
CSAM Health Group AS
Carnegie
Biofish Holding
Telenor ASA
Arctic Securities
Nutreco
Equinor ASA
Gigante Salmon AS
Axactor SE
Work highlights
- Advised CSAM Health Group AS on a NOK825m private placement and subsequent listing on Euronext Growth Oslo.
- Acted for Nordic investment bank Carnegie (as sole bookrunner) in connection with Nordhealth’s €165m private placement and subsequent listing on Euronext Growth Oslo.
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Viewed as ‘very knowledgeable in the M&A space‘, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ ‘responsive‘ team is an excellent choice for high-profile joint ventures, transactions and private equity deals. Offshore, technology, energy, aquaculture and real estate mandates are prominent in the group’s workload. The ‘pragmatic and solution-oriented‘ Bjørn Olav Torpp heads up the practice, and regularly handles private equity and cross-border transactions. Other key practitioners include offshore and oil and gas expert Bård Sandstad, ‘hands-on and responsive‘ M&A specialist Kjetil HardengPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The Haavind team provides legal advice in a pragmatic, timely and professional manner.’
‘The combination of competitive pricing combined with strong M&A competence is attractive. The Haavind team is well organised, understands how to run complex processes and makes sure that advice is made in a timely and to the point manner.’
‘Bjørn Olav Torpp’s ability to stay one step ahead of the game is impressive. He is always well prepared and deals with issues in an efficient manner.’
‘Very agile and skilled M&A experts.’
‘Bjørn Olav Torpp stands out as a high performing and exceptional individual. Kjetil Hardeng also stands out.’
‘Ragnar Koffeld is a great collaborator with strong communication skills. He has an efficient and smooth way of finding solutions to situations that traditionally could be experienced as hard and energy consuming. He is easy to work with and our experience is that he has solid all-around competence as an M&A lawyer.’
‘Bård Sandstad is an experienced lawyer that knows a broad scope of the law. He is a great collaborator, and easy to get along with regardless of situational circumstances. His significant experience shines through.’
‘Very professional and competent people. 100% dedicated and available through the whole process.’
Key clients
Telenor
Investinor
TechnipFMC
Norsun
Norsk Hydro
Ferd
Equinor Venture
Ryde Technology
FSN
Nortura
Arctic Securities
Fontavis
Gjensidige Forsikring
Statkraft
BlackRock
Work highlights
- Assisted Hydro Energi AS with a large-scale merger.
- Assisted real estate company Fastighets AB Balder with its acquisition of Asset Buyout Partners Invest AS from HitecVision.
Norway > EU and competition Tier 2
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ department is praised for its ‘high level of industry knowledge‘, and houses a team of ‘highly skilled lawyers who deliver high-quality work‘. Merger control work forms a core pillar of the practice, with state aid matters, competition litigation, investigations and advisory work included in the group’s workload. Simen Klevstrand, who leads the team, is ‘highly skilled on all aspects of competition law‘, with notable strength in advising on digital services and technology sector matters. Senior lawyer Gaute Bergstrøm is a key name for state aid mandates and issues relating to abuse of dominant positions. Senior associate Marianne Henne Møller ‘complements the team in a perfect way – she always seems to be on top of the situation‘.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Very client centred.’
‘Simen Klevstrand is our go to contact in Norway for anything antitrust.’
‘Simen Klevstrand is a skilled and pragmatic lawyer.’
‘Haavind’s competition law practice is headed by the recognised Simen Klevstrand, who provides excellent advice both in terms of legal analysis and commercial thinking. Keywords on this great team is high-end advice provided in a service-minded, solution-oriented, tailor-made, and efficient manner. Highly recommended!’
‘Excellent understanding of the law and a practical approach to it.’
‘The team is very tight, always well prepared and work in a seamless manner. In our opinion Haavind’s competition practice should be considered among the-top tier firms in terms of value for money.’
‘Simen Klevstrand – Extremely hands on. Creative in his approach to complex matters.’
‘Gaute Bergstrøm – Bright mind who is excellent at finding practical solutions to challenging issues. Not afraid of digging into the details if needed.’
Key clients
Posten Norge AS
Norsk Hydro ASA
Equinor
OBOS
NBF
Helse Sør-Øst HF
FSN Capital Partners AS
Ferd AS
Work highlights
- Acting for Posten Norge against European truck manufacturers in the ongoing first cartel damages claim being heard before Norwegian courts.
- Advised Norsk Hydro on the competition law aspects of the establishment of hydropower company Lyse Kraft.
- Acted as lead counsel for private equity house Hg Capital on its acquisition of Geomatikk.
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
The ‘very knowledgeable, solution-oriented and efficient‘ team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has ‘great commercial understanding‘, and is particularly sought out for its established expertise in advising creditor and debtor clients from the private and public sectors on high-value bankruptcy and restructuring cases. Department head Ellen Schult Ulriksen ‘stands out in the market‘ as ‘pragmatic‘ and ‘one of the most solution-oriented lawyers in this field‘; she is well known for acting as a court-appointed trustee in complex bankruptcies. Senior lawyer Karianne Evje Skiaker is ‘efficient and professional‘, and acts as trustee in bankruptcy cases, as well as advising real estate clients on debt negotiations. Senior associate Christoffer Baisgård is another key contact.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Experienced team, especially within bankruptcy law.’
‘Ellen Schult Ulriksen is effective and has a commercial edge which we appreciate.’
‘Haavind’s restructuring and insolvency team has a strong international presence and the lawyers have assisted several international creditors and banks with debt negotiations, as well as in restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.’
‘The team shows great commercial understanding and cares for all involved parties in difficult reconstruction and/or bankruptcy proceedings.’
‘Ellen Schult Ulriksen is a highly competent adviser in reconstruction and insolvency matters. She has great experience with both reconstruction and bankruptcies, in Norway as well as cross-border. She is a likeable person and highly respected as a heavyweight within the academic community of reconstruction and insolvency.’
‘Ellen Ulriksen is a lawyer with an ability to quickly understand and analyse the issues at hand and will give practical, no-nonsense advice.’
‘The team is very efficient and professional. They are proactive and resourceful.’
‘Ellen Schult Ulriksen: outstanding competence combined with a friendly personality, always positive and calm. Impressive responsiveness. Excellent network in the restructuring/insolvency area in Norway. Finds the perfect angle for any approach.’
Key clients
Agrinos AS
Kleven Prosjekt 401 AS
Vatvedt Technology AS
Northern Lights Sensors AS
The Magic 5 AS / “The Juicery”
Live Strong AS
Bemanning og Infrastruktur AS
The bankruptcy estate of Moods Wholesale AS
Vøyenenga Drift AS / El Camino AS
UAV AS / Nordicworld Rights AS
HG Prosjekt AS
The bankruptcy estate of Taran Express Money Transfer AS
Work highlights
- Acting as trustee of global agricultural company Agrinos AS, involving the successful sale of all assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of agrochemical company American Vanguard Corporation.
- Acted as administrator for the successful debt settlement negotiations of Kleven Prosjekt 401 AS, which involved NOK310m of debt.
- Appointed as administrator for the restructuring of Vatvedt Technology AS.
Norway > Tax Tier 2
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS fields a tax team that garners praise for its ‘strong business understanding‘, and is well versed in handling a broad spectrum of corporate tax and VAT matters. Areas of instruction for the group include cross-border transactions and structurings, mergers/demergers, pensions, international tax and real estate-related VAT work. Practice head Espen Nordbø stands out for ‘his good ability to quickly get to grips with the issues, and solve them in a good and creative way‘. The ‘very experienced‘ Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim excels in tax litigation, and the ‘pragmatic and no-nonsense‘ Nils Flesland Bull is the key name for indirect tax matters. Senior associate Kjetil Berge is also noted.Practice head(s):
Espen Nordbø
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Testimonials
‘Kjetil Berge is a great tax lawyer and fantastic to work with, good experience and no-nonsense approach in his deliverables. Highly recommendable.’
‘Espen Nordbø is very competent. He understands the company’s challenges and contributes with very good solutions.’
‘Goud Fjellheim is outstanding in preparation and in court. Very experienced in tax law.’
‘Nils Flesland Bull stand outs from his competitors by his unique ability to break down complex legal issues into concepts that are understandable for both non-tax lawyers and co-workers without a legal background. I would also like to mention his excellent skills as a person, always combining a professional approach with being extremely friendly and staying “close” to us as his client.’
‘Nils Flesland Bull is highly professionally skilled, business oriented, communicative and easy to understand. Also, he is service minded, responding quickly and following up without being invasive.’
Key clients
Santander Consumer Bank AS
Telenor Group ASA
Axactor SE
The Norwegian Tax Authority
The Norwegian Seafood Federation
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Elkem ASA
Storebrand ASA
Sporveien AS – The Oslo Metro and Tramway
Acciona Ghella Joint Venture
Canica AS
NCC Property Development AS
SICK AG
Eolus Vind AB
Norsk Hydro ASA
Euclid Transactional
H.I.G. Capital
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence
Norwegian Directorate for Governmental Administrative and Economic Services
Work highlights
- Advised Norsk Hydro on the tax elements of setting up a joint venture with Lyse.
- Assisting a Chinese-American tech company with the structuring of a cross-border intra-group financing company.
- Represented the Norwegian Government by the Tax Authorities in cross-border litigation concerning tax deductions.
Norway > Oil and gas Tier 3
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ oil and offshore practice is widely recognised for handling contractual matters, transactional mandates and contentious work for an established client base of major contractors. M&A expert Bård Sandstad heads up the transactional side of the practice, while Christopher L. Sveen leads the offshore and construction group; Sveen also brings expertise in restructurings. Mikal Brøndmo is the key name for arbitration and litigation proceedings.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Bård Sandstad: broad and in-depth knowledge of the oil & gas sector, excellent business acumen, provides balanced and excellent advice.’
‘Good overview, and practical approach. Quick responses. Professional approach leaving us with a feeling of security in getting the best advice we could for our particular case.’
‘Haavind has a unique knowledge of the offshore industry. The combined offshore, oil & gas and energy practice is unique.’
‘Christopher Sveen stands out due to his particular knowledge of and engagement with the commercial and legal drivers of importance for the industry and in particular the traditional offshore industry contractors. It is my experience that he earns trust among the market players that ensures alignment and progress in complex legal matters.’
Key clients
Norsk Industri (The Federation of Norwegian Industries), Oil & Gas
TechnipFMC
Seacrest Capital Group
Fortis Petroleum Corporation
Aker Solutions AS
Miros
Heerema Fabrication Group
Barents Naturgass AS
Broadview Energy Solutions B.V.
Hurtigruten
Marine Aluminium
Work highlights
- Advised TechnipFMC on its acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in TIOS AS, a former joint venture between the client and Island Offshore Management AS.
- Advised AqualisBraemar LOC ASA on its acquisition of the LOC Group, an international marine and engineering consulting business.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS > Firm Profile
The firm: Haavind is one of Norway’s leading law firms, delivering strategic and legal advice and services in all aspects of commercial law. Haavind is a full-service law firm with several of the largest companies in Norway, as well as public sector, as customers.
Haavind is a natural choice for organisations undergoing change and digital transformation. We work systematically to stay ahead of the game, by understanding trends and new technology and translate this into risks, challenges and opportunities for our customers. Our lawyers find great motivation in finding good solutions and working hard to ensure relevance, quality and efficiency in their deliveries.
We have experience in advising and working with organisations actively contributing to sustainable development. Haavind is legal partner to several large, international companies with a strong focus on ESG and the UN’s sustainability goals.
In our CSR-policy, care for both local stakeholders and some of society’s weaker groups is important to us, and we actively engage with, and support two initiatives from Kirkens Bymisjon; Gatejuristen and Barnas Jurist.
We value working with companies addressing the challenges of a more sustainable future, and add value by aligning our legal and industrial competence with dynamic project management and increased use of technology, to contribute to meeting our customers’ sustainability goals.
Areas of practice
Banking and finance: An expert group with extensive experience from working on both the lending and the borrowing side of acquisition- and group financing. The team assists lenders, borrowers, issuers, insurance providers, managers and other parties with the legal framework of all types of financial transactions including syndicated financing of real estate, ships, rigs and airplanes, comprehensive and tailor-made acquisition and project financing, bond loans, corporate financing, leasing, financial restructuring, derivatives and long term power purchase agreements.
We regularly represent companies in their day-to-day financing and re- financing, financial institutions and private equity firms on their acquisition financing. In addition to supporting Haavind’s many clients with their diverse financing needs, the group is focusing on building long term relationships with corporate clients and financial institutions with emphasis on partner attention, efficiency and thoroughness.
Capital markets: The team of legal experts covers all areas of capital market transactions and has advised on many of the most comprehensive transactions on the Norwegian stock exchange to date.
We act as legal advisors to a number of listed companies and investors on the handling of inside information and disclosure and notification requirements, and assist securities firms, mutual funds and private equity funds on regulatory matters.
Commercial, corporate and M&A: Haavind has a strong and experienced corporate M&A team who work full time with transactions, both public and private. In addition, we have several partners that focus on sector specific transactions and corporate mandates.
Energy M&A forms an essential part of Haavind’s full service offering towards the energy/electricity sector, with a broad offering of M&A work in solar, wind and hydro.
Technology M&A is based on our strong position within the IT and software sector and the skills needed to advise on M&A and business transformation in the new digital economy. Haavind has participated in many of the M&A processes within the Tech sector in the last few years, and has established itself as leading within software and technology deals.
Oil and offshore M&A is a key area for Haavind, and we have become a significant player within Oil and offshore M&A work, clearly putting Haavind in the frontline of advisors on Corporate M&A mandates within the Oil and offshore industry.
Construction: Being among the most respected lawyers in their field, our team has given legal advice and assisted on a number of the largest infrastructure projects in Norway. The cross-functional team of skilled and experienced lawyers offer a combination of excellent legal knowledge and deep sector- specific insight to find the best solutions for our customers and their businesses.
We assist our customers with: drafting and quality assurance of contracts, negotiations, organization of collaborations/joint ventures, advice during the entire project execution phase, settlement negotiations, dispute resolution (mitigation, arbitration and litigation). Haavind’s strong professional expertise is further illustrated by our involvement in the development of industry standards.
Dispute resolution: One of Norway’s strongest teams in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, with one of the highest numbers of lawyers licensed to litigate before the Supreme Court. A significant part of our business is dispute resolution, both for national courts and international arbitrations. In recent years, we have litigated more than 10 % of all civil cases for the Norwegian Supreme Court.
In hearings, we combine our expertise within dispute resolution with our specialized legal expertise and industry sector knowledge to achieve the best possible results. With background as judges, both in the District Courts and Courts of Appeal, as well as in arbitration, the diversity and cooperation between the lawyers brings a multi-skilled approach that enables us to solve complex disputes in the best way possible.
EU and competition: Our EU and competition law team assists Norwegian and international businesses within all areas of competition law, including state aid rules. We work closely with leading players across a range of industries to find solutions that enable them reach their business objectives within the limitations posed by competition rules.
We have one of the country’s largest and leading public procurement teams. Our team has extensive experience in assisting in all stages of procurement processes, meeting all needs for procurement regulation advisory. Our lawyers assist with preparation of tenders, assessment of the competition, including the requirements, evaluation of the tenders and award, as well as assistance in complaint handling for the customer, the Public Procurement Complaints Board and the courts.
Electricity and renewable energy: Haavind is a full-service law firm for the renewable energy sector, with a very strong team within regulatory matters and litigation, as well as providing legal services in some of the largest transactions within the Norwegian energy sector.
We combine our extensive energy competence with the work of our leading legal teams, to act as legal providers and advisors to complex and extensive power projects. Our extensive experience with the renewable sector, includes a substantial network among the important stakeholders, including the energy authorities, as many have practical experience from working for public entities, such as the Attorney General and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Employment: Employment and pension law is historically and strategically, a key area to Haavind’s legal services. In both number and areas of expertise, we are considered one of the largest and highly regarded legal professional environments in Norway.
We have a long tradition with management and HR support for large and complex organizations, both domestic and internationally. Our lawyers add value to clients’ reorganisations, transfers of undertaking, outsourcings, dispute resolutions (both litigation and arbitration), compensation and benefits-programs, performance management, whistle blowing and investigations, collective bargaining issues and corporate governance matters in the borderline between employment law and corporate law.
Our specific understanding of both the organization and business model of large companies have made it possible to provide valuable tailor-made input and cost efficient services.
Insolvency and corporate recovery: Our restructuring and insolvency group has considerable experience and expertise from both sides of the table, be it as a representative of public, financial, industrial mortgage secured or unsecured creditors in both restructuring and major bankruptcies, as a debtor (the company board) or as a trustee with extensive cooperation with mortgagees.
Our experienced lawyers advise on all aspects of insolvency, including debt negotiations and restructuring, creditor representation and board liability issues and litigation. The firm also acts on appointments from Oslo bankruptcy and probate court.
Intellectual property: Haavind’s strong tech-practice is one of the largest in Norway and stands out from the rest by its prevailing status in the largest projects in the high-end IP and technology segment. Our lawyers serve as strategic advisors to several large companies where central parts of their business is governed by IP.
Our lawyers have a strong reputation for their expertise in handling major IP litigations. We regularly combine specialists from our IP group and litigation group in tailor- made litigation teams. Several of our litigators have substantial experience and knowledge within particular areas of IP, and cooperate closely with our IP specialists.
Offshore construction and shipbuilding: the team consists of lawyers with extensive experience in drafting contracts, negotiations, joint ventures, and legal aspects related to project execution, as well as arbitration and litigation of complex disputes, all with an understanding of how to operate in the international arena.
With Haavind’s long tradition of contributing to the standardisation of industry terms and conditions it has the very best basis for advising the industry on matters related to contracting and project execution on NCS.
Oil and gas: the team covers all areas of required legal services for the oil and gas industry. The team has particular experience with various offshore and onshore development projects, dispute resolution, HR-related matters and transactions within the oil and gas industry.
Real estate: With the largest legal real estate team in Norway, we cover all areas of the law and give quality advice on the entire process of property development and transactions. Our lawyers have extensive experience with complex property development projects, working as a team to minimize risk and create predictable frameworks for businesses.
Our team is recognized for leading market and legal knowledge, combining commercial insight with legal expertise. Having assisted Norwegian and overseas market players in several of Norway’s largest transactions, our skilled lawyers have valuable experience and market understanding. We are considered a key player by international investors and work in cross-functional teams to give business and legal advice of high value.
Tax: Haavind is the firm that, over time, has litigated the most number of tax cases for Norwegian courts. Our tax team is renowned for its deep involvement in high-value transactions where tax is a critical factor, its strong position in tax litigation and particular standing as VAT specialists.
The experienced team of lawyers have a proven track record across most industries, as well as areas of taxes and duties. We work seamlessly with most of our legal experts in corporate M&A, real estate, renewable energy and employment and pensions.
TMT: Haavind has one of the largest and most reputable TMT teams in Norway, delivering on the full range of legal services on digital transformation. We assist customers in the procurement of necessary IT capabilities by the purchase of software licenses, cloud services, software development, development of applications, operating and management services.
Customers include Norwegian “blue chip” companies and the largest IT vendors. Our lawyers give legal and strategic advice to industries undergoing change, whether it applies to new solutions or services or change as a result of the digital processes many sectors are experiencing.
Our experts have considerable experience with relevant regulatory issues, and the challenges related to using new types of services on dated legislation. Our leading lawyers have all worked in large technology businesses, and in such roles worked closely on technical, operational and commercial decision makers in these businesses. This gives our team a unique combination of legal expertise, insight and understanding of the business drivers. This expertise is valued by our customers, and many of our lawyers are strategic and management advisors as well as legal advisors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Aquaculture and Fisheries | Bjørn Sørgård | b.sorgard@haavind.no | |
Banking and finance | Hans-Christian Donjem | h-c.donjem@haavind.no | |
Capital markets | Cornelius Sogn Ness | c.ness@haavind.no | |
Commercial, corporate and M&A | Kjetil Hardeng | k.hardeng@haavind.no | |
Construction | Johnny Johansen | j.johansen@haavind.no | |
Dispute resolution | Henning Nordtvedt | h.nordtvedt@haavind.no | |
EU and competition | Simen Klevstrand | s.klevstrand@haavind.no | |
Electricity and renewable energy | Aksel S Tannum | a.tannum@haavind.no | |
Employment | Pål Kvernaas | p.kvernaas@haavind.no | |
Insolvency and corporate recovery | Ellen Schult Ulriksen | e.ulriksen@haavind.no | |
Intellectual property | Vebjørn Iversen | v.iversen@haavind.no | |
Offshore construction and shipbuilding | Mikal Brøndmo | m.brondmo@haavind.no | |
Oil and gas | Bård Sandstad | b.sandstad@haavind.no | |
Public Procurement | Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim | g.fjellheim@haavind.no | |
Real estate | Herman Roksund | h.roksund@haavind.no | |
Tax | Espen Nordbø | e.nordbo@haavind.no | |
TMT | Leif Eirik Thrane | l.thrane@haavind.no |
Lawyer Profiles
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![]() | Mr Rasmus Asbjørnsen | With more than 25 years of experience, Partner Rasmus is one of… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Andreas Bernt | Partner Andreas Bernt advises companies within the media and technology sectors, and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik | Partner Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik is a respected leader in his fields… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Håkon Bleken | Partner Håkon Bleken has extensive experience representing clients in litigation and arbitration… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Preben Brecke | Partner Preben Brecke is the Managing Partner of Haavind and the head… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Mikal Brøndmo | Mikal Brøndmo specialises in arbitration and litigation, with a special focus on… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Nils Flesland Bull | Partner Nils Flesland Bull heads the indirect tax group of Haavind’s tax… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Arne Byberg | Partner Arne Byberg specialises in technology, media and IPR and is one… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Hans-Christian Donjem | Partner Hans-Christian Donjem is head of Haavind’s banking & finance practice team.… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Goud Fjellheim | Partner Goud Fjellheim specialises in litigation, public procurement and contractual law and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Sten Foyn | Partner Sten Foyn is head of the employment law expert group of… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Kjetil Hardeng | Partner Kjetil Hardeng is head of Haavind’s M&A practice team and his… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Vebjørn Krag Iversen | Partner Vebjørn Krag Iversens head of Haavind’s IP practice team and specialises… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Johnny Johansen | Partner and chair of the board Johnny Johansen is among Norway’s most… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Ida Espolin Johnson | Partner Ida Espolin Johnson is co-head of Haavind’s fisheries and aquaculture practice… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Simen Klevstrand | Partner Simen Klevstrand heads Haavind’s EU/EEA & competition law practice team. He… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Lars Kokkvold | Partner Lars Kokkvold is among the most well-known and respected employment and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Gaute Krokann | Partner Gaute Krokann is head of Haavind’s labour, employment and corporate governance… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Pål Kvernaas | Partner Pål Kvernaas is among the most renowned employment and pension law… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Cornelius Sogn Ness | Partner Cornelius Sogn Ness is the head of Haavind’s capital markets team.… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Espen Nordbø | Partner Espen Nordbø is head of Haavind’s tax team and a well-respected… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Mari Reitzel Bjerke | Mari specialises in renewable energy, contract law/construction law and litigation, and has… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Johan Fredrik Remmen | Partner Johan Fredrik Remmen is among the most respected senior figures in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Herman Roksund | Partner Herman Roksund is one of our leading partners within real estate… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Andreas Rostveit | Partner Andreas Rostveit is among Norway’s most experienced construction and infrastructure lawyers,… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Bård Sandstad | Bård Sandstad is a Corporate M&A partner, focusing on transactions within the… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jøran Sandvik | Partner Jøran Sandvik is one of Norway’s foremost experts in renewable energy… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Christopher Sveen | Partner Christopher L Sveen is a trusted advisor to the oil- and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Bjørn Sørgård | Partner Bjørn Sørgård is co-head of Haavind’s fisheries and aquaculture practice team… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Aksel Tannum | Partner Aksel Tannum is the head of Haavind’s renewable energy team and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Leif Eirik Thrane | Partner Leif Eirik Thrane is head of Haavind’s TMT practice team and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Erling Timm | With more than 20 years of experience, Partner Erling Timm is a… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Bjørn Olav Torpp | Bjørn Olav Torpp serves as head of Haavind’s corporate practice. He specializes… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Ellen Schult Ulriksen | Partner Ellen Schult Ulriksen heads Haavind’s restructuring and insolvency practice team. Ulriksen… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 150Languages
English French German Italian the Scandinavian languages- Construction
- Dispute resolution
- Electricity and renewable energy
- Employment
- Fishing and aquaculture
- Intellectual property
- Offshore construction and shipbuilding
- Public procurement
- Real estate
- TMT