CMS Kluge > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile
CMS Kluge Offices
BRYGGEGATA 6
PO BOX 1548 VIKA
0117 OSLO
Norway
CMS Kluge > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Construction Tier 1
With notable strength in infrastructure-related construction projects and complex disputes, CMS Kluge’s ‘exceptional‘ team acts for major domestic and international contractors, architects and engineering companies on the full range of disputes, projects and contractual mandates. Nicolai Nielsen, Grethe Gullhaug and Samuel Skrunes jointly head up the team and handle advisory and contentious matters. Lars Ivar Nyland attracts praise for his ‘great technical and legal insight’ and is a seasoned construction litigator. Another key name on the contentious front is Espen Nyland, whose broad practice also covers all stages of development projects.Practice head(s):
Nicolai Nielsen; Grethe Gullhaug; Samuel Skrunes
Other key lawyers:
Espen Nyland; Lars Ivar Nyland; Arild Skage
Testimonials
‘Lars Ivar Nyland: great technical and legal insight, high capacity and a great capability to communicate.’
‘The people in CMS Kluge have a unique understanding of the construction business. Not only on the legal side of it but also on strategic, economic and technical issues. No other law firms we have worked with have been even close to the high standard that CMS Kluge has delivered.’
‘We experience CMS Kluge as a partner who is always there for us. Regardless of whether we are in a conflict or we need to discuss strategic choices for the company or in the projects, they quickly provide competent teams.’
‘We have the pleasure of working with Espen Nyland and Lars Ivar Nyland. We experience them as unique in terms of preparation and strategy. They have a working capacity and ability to execute that we do not experience elsewhere. We have always felt professionally looked after and the results we have achieved together have ended enormously well.’
‘Arild Skage (partner) has been in charge of CMS Kluge’s work for us. He familiarises himself quickly with technical matters. He is very responsive and has a very good track record in court.’
‘Grethe Gullhaug really knows her work. Intelligent.’
‘Exceptional, passionate people with broad background experience and quick understanding of technical questions.’
‘Espen Nyland is a great individual to work with on a day-to-day basis, with vast background experience and network, very responsive and smart tactical approaches. Excellent tactical planning of court proceedings.’
Key clients
Implenia Norge
Aker Property Group
Bane NOR
StangelandMaskin
MMB
AF Gruppen
Andenæs Eiendom
Seltor
MossIA
Oslo Municipality, Department for Water Supply
Askim Entreprenør
Avantor
Norway > Public procurement Tier 1
Praised for its ‘unmatched expertise in procurement law’, the team at CMS Kluge is routinely instructed by contracting authorities and suppliers to advise on all phases of public procurement processes. Alf Amund Gulsvik and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen jointly lead the team; Gulsvik advises government departments and agencies on contracting issues and contentious procurement matters, while Oddbjørnsen attracts praise for his ‘substantial’ IT procurement expertise, a core pillar of work for the team. Anne Buan, who is ‘a star in everything she does’, is another key individual here. Managing partner Bjørnar Alterskjær has a broad practice that spans public procurement and state aid issues, acting for governmental entities and national businesses.Practice head(s):
Alf Amund Gulsvik; Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
Other key lawyers:
Bjørnar Alterskjær; Fredrik Aadahl; Anne Buan
Testimonials
‘CMS Kluge, a prominent player in the IT and procurement industry, boasts unique qualities that distinguish it from competitors. Notably, Stian Oddbjørnsen, a key figure within CMS Kluge, brings substantial expertise to the IT procurement arena, consistently delivering efficient and effective solutions.’
‘CMS Kluge and Anne Buan in particular have demonstrated a deep understanding of public procurement regulation and best practices in the field. Anne is pragmatic, easy to collaborate with and solution-oriented.’
‘I have collaborated with CMS Kluge for several years. There is a reason why I have chosen to return to them time and time again. And that’s because at CMS Kluge you get skilled and expert resources who always give that little extra to assist you in matters.’
‘Experts in public procurement.’
‘I have worked with Anne Buan, and she is a star in everything she does. She has extremely high standards of advice, especially in IT procurement in the public sector and in contract law. Even though she is the best in her field, she is also a team player and brings out the best in her team. She will lead you to victory.’
‘Their deep expertise in public procurement laws, innovative use of technology, and collaboration make them stand out in the field. Their client-centric approach and dedication to client success set them apart compared to other firms. I recommend their services to anyone seeking top-tier legal expertise in public procurement.’
‘Their team members exhibit unmatched expertise in procurement laws, dedication to clients’ goals, and finding solutions to complex problems. Their responsiveness and client-centric approach genuinely make them stand out. I’ve personally had the pleasure of working with Anne Buan who is outstanding.’
‘Fredrik Aadahl was extremely precise in his legal work, with a great understanding of our field of work and how case law would apply to our specific case. He exuded calmness and confidence which was very reassuring during the process.’
Key clients
Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering (Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning)
AtB
Veidekke Entreprenør
Betonmast
Norske Tog
Grupo Aldesa
Bane NOR SF
Ruter
AF-Gruppen
Mesta
Kruse Smith Entreprenør
Oslo Municipality
Sykehusinnkjøp HF
Multiconsult
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
Hafslund Oslo Celsio
Kolumbus
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Christian Galtung leads the ‘exceptionally skilled’ disputes team at CMS Kluge, which stands out for its strong track record in acting for contractors, government entities and developers in infrastructure, energy and construction-related litigation. Galtung focuses on company law and public administrative litigation, while Asle Bjelland takes point on disputes in the shipping and construction sectors. Amund Noss is the key contact for contentious tax matters. For restructuring and insolvency disputes, Hans Ingvald Stensholdt is recommended, while Steffen Asmundsson specialises in contract law.Practice head(s):
Christian Galtung
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Christian Galtung – good follow-up, great knowledge, clear, concrete and implements everything that has been agreed. Skilled lawyer.’
‘The practice has put together a well-composed team. An exceptionally skilled team that has covered the whole complexity of our case, including industry, environmental issues and Norwegian understanding of EEA law.’
‘Good and seamless co-operation. Excellent legal skills. Ability to understand complex industry drivers and present them in a persuasive manner.’
‘Asle Bjelland is one of the leading dispute resolution lawyers in Norway. His legal judgement is extremely well developed and he is hardworking, taking no shortcuts in the preparation and presentation of a case.’
‘Amund Noss – “no nonsense” and excellent performance in court. Very quick and responsive during the entire process from the start.’
Key clients
Kongsberg Maritime
Norsk Rikstoto
Cerebus
Hafslund E-CO Vannkraft Innlandet
Kaefer Construction
Friends of the Earth Norway
Friends of the Earth Youth
Warner Music Norway
Circle K Norge
Andvord
APL
Total
Norway > Employment Tier 2
CMS Kluge has a broad and ‘highly competent‘ employment practice, which advises across a range of industries, including the oil and gas, shipping, technology, and construction sectors. The team regularly advises on matters relating to litigation, compliance issues, transactional work and whistleblowing matters. Practice head Anders Stenbrenden is a trusted litigator and whistleblowing specialist. The team also includes Marco Lilli, an experienced labour law litigator and consultant; and Johan Krabbe-Knudsen, who is sought after for his expertise in company restructurings and cross-border employee transfers. Nils Kristian Lie, who represents employers in both regulatory and contentious matters, and Nina Sandnes, who advises on terminations and downsizings, are also key contacts.Practice head(s):
Anders Stenbrenden
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly competent and trustworthy.’
‘Availability and short response times. Directly to the point of problem solutions.’
‘Nina Sandnes is outspoken and goes directly to the main points.’
‘They are very skilled, deliver fast with top quality. They are not afraid of thinking “outside the box” and challenge old perceptions.’
‘Key note is excellent and professional legal competence in combination with dedicated support towards the clients.’
‘With Nina Sandnes we receive excellent legal advice within employment and as client we feel each case is treated with dedication and extreme willingness to solve the case.’
‘You feel taken care of both personally and professionally. They are genuinely concerned with looking after the customers and go to great lengths to achieve the desired result. They are always available and the whole team arranges for you so it runs smoothly. Discreet in difficult situations.’
‘Nina Sandnes is a person who has enormous professional expertise. She listens and identifies the problem together with the customer. She always has plenty of time and is available. In addition, she is a good sparring partner and makes you feel confident about the journey you will be making together. She is someone I would recommend and not least make use of in the next difficult case.’
Key clients
Electrolux Home Products Norway
Grieg Group
Stenersen
The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration
Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK)
Skeie Group
Norsk Medisinaldepo
Work highlights
- Represented NRK in a lawsuit served by a NRK Sport TV presenter.
- Advised Grieg Group on all of its employment-related issues.
- Represented Rederiet Stenersen in a lawsuit brought by an employee.
Norway > Energy
CMS Kluge’s energy, industry and climate department handles the full range of transactional, regulatory, and contentious work across the oil and gas, renewables and electricity sectors. License transactions, E&P development projects, and offshore mandates are key areas of expertise on the oil and gas side, and a core pillar of work for the team includes advising oil and gas companies on the transition into the renewable energy space; the ‘service-minded, efficient, and experienced’ Olav Hasaas oversees the team and is a key contact for the latter. Other core individuals include litigator Asle Bjelland; Siv Madland, who takes point on upstream and oil services industry contract work, and Stig Even Jakobsen, who is the name to note for M&A deals. Kjetil Stensvik left the team in December 2022 and is now at Wiersholm and Camilla Grytten departed to Advokatfirmaet Schjødt in early 2024.Practice head(s):
Olav Hasaas
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great at communication. Good understanding of the law. Pragmatic. Fast. Result-oriented.’
‘Self-motivated and effective team members.’
‘The team has good knowledge of the renewable energy sector, and are able to draw on experience from other sectors such as oil and gas to provide advice for new sectors, such as offshore wind.’
‘Olav Hasaas is service minded, efficient and experienced.’
‘All of the partners, including Olav Hasaas, responded to our request and inquiry in very short time which made our tight process feasible in time. We appreciate their genuine dedication over the whole period of the service.’
‘Great knowledge of EU regulations important for the district heating sector in Norway.’
‘Within oil and gas, we have worked with several partners such as Olav Hasaas and Siv Madland – all delivering excellent legal advice in a time and cost efficient manner.’
Key clients
Gassnova
Kansai Electric Company/KPIC Netherlands
Drammen Municipality
KLP Pension Fund
Hydro Rein
CO2 Capsol
Norsk Hydro
Aarbakke AS
AF Aeronmollier AS
Densiq AS
Endvision AS
Gassnova SF
LOTOS Exploration and Production Norge AS
Optilift AS
Petoro AS
Pandion Energy AS
Repsol Norge AS
Scandinavian Fittings and Flanges AS
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Total E&P Norge AS
Wellesley Petroleum AS
Work highlights
- Advising Gassnova on the Longship CCS full-scale demonstration project, subsidised by the Norwegian state.
- Advised Drammen Municipality as the majority owner of Glitre Energi on the merger between Agder Energi and Glitre Energi, two of the leading Norway-based power companies, to form Å Energi.
- Advised LOTOS Exploration and Production Norge AS on a suite of commercial agreements for the fields in the Yggdrasil (formerly NOAKA) area, the largest field development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Norway > EU and competition Tier 2
With demonstrable strength in state aid and public procurement work, CMS Kluge fields a ‘highly competent and hardworking’ team which is also increasingly active in the complex merger control field. Henrik Nordling heads up the team and focuses on national and European competition issues, state aid work, and regulatory mandates. ‘Strong leader‘ Bjørnar Alterskjær has a strong track record in advising private companies and governmental entities on large and complex state aid matters, while Clemens Kerle handles notification and complaint procedures before the EFTA Surveillance Authority.Practice head(s):
Henrik Nordling
Other key lawyers:
Bjørnar Alterskjær; Clemens Kerle; Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
Testimonials
‘The team is highly competent and hardworking and tuned into Norwegian society – which is important in the state aid field.’
‘Bjørnar Alterskjær and Clemens Kerle are the firm’s stars, by far. Both are pillars in the state aid legal community.’
‘Bjørnar Alterskjær is a strong leader with an important focus on building a strong team with the best network.‘
‘Clemens Kerle is super smart within his field and has great qualities when it comes to written argumentation. Henrik Nordling is business-oriented and puts in use and suggests other tools to support our case, if it’s pre-meeting or approaching things from a different angle.’
‘In my opinion Kluge has the largest and most outstanding EU/EEA Competition, State aid and public procurement law practice in Norway. They are particularly good at state aid and public procurement. The lawyers have heavy professional expertise and commercial understanding and provides extensive assistance to both private and public actors.’
‘Bjørnar Alterskjær and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen are both very knowledgeable, service-minded and efficient.’
‘Quick response. Expert knowledge. Forward leaning.’
‘Expert knowledge. Nice to work with. Thorough.’
Key clients
Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
LEIA
HeltHjem Netthandel
ENWA
PLU
Norwegian Association for District Heating
Cramo
CEPI
NorgesGruppen
UECC
Låssenteret
Work highlights
- Advising ENWA on its sale to Skion, securing unconditional Phase II approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority.
- Advising the Norwegian government on structuring the aid package in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Advising HeltHjem on a complaint relating to the financing of certain activities of Posten, the national postal incumbent.
Norway > Banking and finance (including shipping finance) Tier 3
Leveraging the firm’s international network, CMS Kluge offers a full-service practice that regularly acts for domestic and international clients on large domestic refinancings and lending work, as well as cross-border financings into Norway. Snorre Haukali and Dag Thomas Hansson lead the team; Haukeli is noted for his work for corporate borrowers, particularly in the telecoms and technology sectors, while Hansson has a broad practice that spans corporate finance, acquisition finance, and shipping finance mandates. Ida Johanne Bohmann has significant experience working on project finance matters, including those relating to wind farm project developments.Practice head(s):
Snorre Haukali; Dag Thomas Hansson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I recommend them for their competency, availability and knowledge/experience within banking and finance. Very good collaboration with the team.’
‘Dag Thomas Hansson – his competence, broad experience, seniority. Very pleasant to work with. Ida Johanne Bohmann is competent, service minded.’
‘Dag Thomas Hansson provides excellent and efficient services.’
‘Dag Thomas Hansson is always available for discussion, responds very quickly and is flexible if a transaction/scope changes along the way.’
‘Reliable and knowledgeable regarding financing within our sector.’
‘Ida Johanne Bohmann – very detail-orientated and quick to respond in detail to any requests, very knowledgeable about the company’s business. Snorre Haukali – Very reliable, long-standing relationship and knows everything there is to know about the company’s history – invaluable when negotiating.’
‘Well-composed team, different skills and experience.’
‘Reliable and good expertise.’
Key clients
Armada Credit Partners
Danske Bank
Invacare
Insr
Norske tog
Mowi
Norway > Capital markets Tier 3
Under the leadership of Johan Svedberg, CMS Kluge’s ‘hardworking, diligent and very knowledgeable‘ capital markets practice advises on IPOs, private placements, and high-yield bond issuances. Working alongside the firm’s corporate and banking and finance teams, the group is routinely instructed by clients in the maritime, oil and gas, and technology industries.Practice head(s):
Johan Svedberg
Testimonials
‘High standards, availability, good recommendations, combined explanation with good advice.’
‘I recommend Johan Svedberg.’
‘Humble, hardworking, diligent and very knowledgeable. Invaluable in negotiations and reading the counterpart.’
‘High quality in delivered projects. The team is very agile and work with us as a team. Collaboration is great, and they are always available at short notice.’
‘Very friendly, and take time to educate. High standards in quality.’
Key clients
Capsol Technologies
Ocean 14 Capital
Norsk Hydro
Armada Capital Partners
Xplora Technologies
Multiconsult
Circularity Capital
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
CMS Kluge has a broad M&A and private equity practice with cross-border capabilities and a ‘commercially oriented‘ team. Espen Debes leads the practice out of the Stavanger office and advises on transactions in the healthcare, energy and IT sectors. The team also includes the ‘very attentive‘ head of the Oslo-based offering Frode Olsen, who is a private equity specialist in the construction and tech sectors; Snorre Haukali, who assists on M&A and financing transactions; and Johan Svedberg, who specialises in corporate, M&A and securities law. Christina Lavold, who primarily handles private M&A, is also a key contact.Practice head(s):
Espen Debes
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team works very efficiently and has a high degree of availability. They provide outstanding legal advice.’
‘Humble, hardworking, diligent and very knowledgeable. Invaluable in negotiations and reading the counterpart.’
‘Competent and dynamic team, always accessible for sparring and process.’
‘Commercially oriented team with a strong ability to balance the legal aspects with business requirements and the strategic objectives of the client. Available on short notice and willing to go the extra mile to close the deal.’
‘Broad offering, international network of partner firms, extensive M&A experience.’
‘Makes you feel that you are working as one team towards a common goal. Snorre Haukali and Espen Debes demonstrate a service oriented attitude, and at the same time they provide top class legal advice.’
‘Frode Olsen is very attentive.’
‘Christina Lavold and Frode Olsen form a very good and well-matched team, and provide an excellent service.’
Key clients
Aimbot
ECI Software Solutions
Ocean 14 Capital
Armada Capital Partners
Bluegreen Investments
Inredo
Pecunia Forvaltning
PerkinElmer
Multiconsult
Mesta
Norsk Hydro
CO2 Capsol
E.on
Konstel
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
Nordic Waterproofing
Spenncon / Consolis Group
VE Partners
Xplora Technologies
Investix
Bertelsen & Garpestad
Work highlights
- Advised Armada Credit Partners on its investment in Simplifai in connection with a buy-out of the company by an investment consortium from Elop, a listed Norway-based tech company.
- Advised the shareholders of Konstel Holding, including Credo Partners, on an auction process later turning into a bilateral process, regarding the sale of Konstel Holding, the independent Norwegian electrical installation group.
- Advised Volvo Car Stor-Oslo, as buyer, regarding the acquisition of the Volvo car retail business in the greater Oslo region from Bilia Norge, as seller.
Norway > Intellectual property Tier 3
Clients in the music industry regularly seek the counsel of CMS Kluge’s intellectual property team, described as the ‘best team in Norway when it comes to licensing of music and media rights’. Marte Thorsby, who has extensive in-house experience from the music industry, is the key name here. Practice head Thomas Rieber-Mohn focuses on copyright and trade marks, while Kyrre Tangen Andersen takes point on technology-related IP work.Practice head(s):
Thomas Rieber-Mohn
Other key lawyers:
Kyrre Tangen Andersen; Henrik Høines; Steffen Asmundsson; Marte Thorsby; Morten Smedal Nadheim
Testimonials
‘Best team in Norway when it comes to licensing of music and media rights. Thorough industry knowledge combined with enthusiasm and great strategic and legal skills.’
‘Marte Thorsby has unique industry knowledge from the music industry. She knows all about both politics, licensing and the economic aspects of the industry. Morten Smedal Nadheim is a young and enthusiastic adviser. He is a great new member of the team.’
‘CMS Kluge is our go-to firm when we need expertise within the media and entertainment sector. Marte Thorsby is a highly appreciated adviser, with genuine knowledge after years as a leader within the music industry. Nobody knows the music industry in Norway like Thorsby.’
‘Skilled and streamlined team of attorneys that can handle small or large cases, especially in the oil and gas field. Easy to cooperate with.’
‘I recommend Kyrre Tangen Andersen, Henrik Høines, and Steffen Asmundsson.’
Key clients
IFPI Norway
Music Nest Norway
Elmera Group
Interstil
Bohus
Lividi
Dataloy Systems
Stavanger Taxi
Norway > Real estate Tier 3
Acting for a diverse group of clients that include municipal entities and public sector bodies, property developers, and trade associations, CMS Kluge handles development projects, transactions, lease agreements, and zoning mandates. Naja Dannow heads up the team and focuses on joint venture agreements and lease work in the real estate sector, while Knut Prestvik has significant experience advising major developers on acquisitions and development projects. Tarjei Pedersen takes point on development projects and planning law matters, and Thea Fürst Tyvold is recommended for commercial lease agreements and long-lease contracts.Practice head(s):
Naja Dannow
Other key lawyers:
Tarjei Pedersen; Belinda Taranger Ingebritsen; Knut Prestvik; Thea Fürst Tyvold
Testimonials
‘The team has vast experience with public clients (municipalities, government agencies etc.). This is somewhat unique, and the experience is useful in combination with commercial experience.’
‘Naja Dannow is experienced and service-minded. She has a unique combination of experience from real estate and corporate law, that we find useful. Her advice is prompt, to the point, and she understands our business.’
‘The team consists of highly skilled, professional and service-minded lawyers.’
‘Thea Fürst Tyvold has handled a range of real estate matters for us, mainly focused on commercial leases and negotiation and drafting of lease contracts and other commercial agreements relating to real estate. Her advice is focused on commercial aspects as well as legal issues, and she has a broad knowledge of industry practices, bearing in mind what gives added value and focusing on long-term solutions.’
‘My always ‘go-to’ individual at CMS Kluge is Belinda Taranger Ingebrigtsen. She is a very hardworking person, and she has never not given me the best support and outcome in any transaction or law related situation. I strongly recommend her for any business-related support.’
‘We have found the CMS Kluge team in Norway to be thoughtful and responsive to our unique needs. We have a complicated ownership and property structure and they have taken the time to learn it and to structure their advice around it. They think outside the box and provide common sense and practical advice.’
‘Naja Dannow is pleasant to work with and very bright. She asks questions and provides timely, thorough responses. She is one who digs in to understand complex issues associated with our needs.’
‘Tarjei Pederson is bright, responsive, measured and thoughtful. He has deep experience and understanding of the zoning area where we benefit from his service.’
Key clients
Kraft Finans Prosjekt
Cirkle K Norge
Green Mountain
Union Residential
Herøya Industripark/Herøya Eiendom
Bodø municipality
Stavanger Steel Industries
Seff Holding
Drammen Helsepark
Tore Kalberg
NND
Norway > Tax Tier 3
CMS Kluge is ‘very knowledgeable‘ in a variety of tax related issues, with particular expertise in dispute resolution and transfer pricing work, as well as tax mandates in the technology, real estate, oil and gas, and energy sectors. Practice head Amund Noss is an experienced tax litigator and ‘extremely skilled in the art of presenting complex issues in an enlightening way’. The group also includes transfer pricing expert Oddleif Torvik, and Anders Heieren, who is a specialist in Norwegian and international tax law and ‘a go-to person for transfer pricing issues’. Alexander With, who joined from Deloitte Advokatfirma AS in November 2022, specialises in indirect tax and real estate work.Practice head(s):
Amund Noss
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘What we particularly appreciate is the firm’s personalised approach, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood. Our experience with CMS Kluge is not just transactional; it feels like a partnership.’
‘Always to the point, easy to work with and instantly responsive.’
‘Good and seamless co-operation. Excellent legal skills.’
‘Very knowledgeable, available and excellent service.’
‘Amund Noss is extremely skilled in the art of presenting complex issues in an enlightening way. He is always willing to listen to and value input from team members and clients.’
‘Anders Heieren is professional and has knowledge, focus and dedication.’
‘Anders Heieren is service minded and pleasant to work with. He has strong knowledge within our field of law.’
‘Anders Heieren is our “go-to” person for transfer pricing issues. Very experienced and very high transfer pricing technical knowledge. He is very responsive and provides an excellent service.’
Key clients
Drammen Helsepark
Fortis Petroleum Norway
Gjensidigestiftelsen
Inmonitor (founder of Sportradar)
NO-UK Com
The Norwegian Tax Administration
Total E&P Norge
Norway > TMT Tier 3
With a ‘deep understanding of both legal and business aspects’, CMS Kluge assists a wide range of clients on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious TMT issues and has particular expertise in tech mandates. The practice is co-headed by Marte Thorsby, who specialises in the music industry, media rights and licensing issues, and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen, who attracts praise for his ‘profound understanding of industry-specific nuances’ and assists enterprises with a wide range of TMT work. The group also includes Torstein Arendt, who focuses on issues relating to procurements, and Anne Buan, who is ‘a star‘ in large IT and tech procurements, as well as assisting with sourcing and digitalisation projects. IP law expert Morten Smedal Nadheim is another key contact.Practice head(s):
Marte Thorsby; Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are fast and understand the importance of deliveries in relation to our timelines. Our timelines are often critical. CMS Kluge delivers every time.’
‘Stian Oddbjørnsen is a prime example of what sets CMS Kluge apart from others. His exceptional skills and accommodating nature make him stand out in the legal field. Stian’s ability to swiftly grasp complex issues and provide prompt advice is truly remarkable. What differentiates individuals like Stian from competitors is their profound understanding of industry-specific nuances.’
‘Deep understanding of both legal and business aspects.’
‘Marte Thorsby and Morten Smedal Nadheim are always available, positive and looking for good solutions to prevent and solve problems and unwanted situations. Exceptional good knowledge about our industry.’
‘CMS Kluge is quick to answer our need for help when it occurs. They are flexible and eager to be of assistance. They include our in-house lawyers in their internal competence-enhancing programs, which is very much appreciated.’
‘Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen is attentive, knowledgeable and available for assistance when we need it. Anne Buan’s knowledge in IT contracts has been helpful for us.’
‘I have worked with Anne Buan, and she is a star in everything she does. She has extremely high standards of advice, especially in IT procurement in the public sector and in contract law. She is also a team player and brings out the best in her team.’
‘Anne Buan stands out as one of their most seasoned partners, renowned for her expertise in technology law and recognised as a top tech lawyer in the industry.’
Key clients
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Stiftelsen Norsk Rikstoto
IFPI Norway
DFØ
Museum of the Viking Age
Music Nest Norway
SIKT
SkyShowtime
Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family
Ruter
Xplora
Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
Zegeba
Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance (LEIA)
Fremtind Service
ECI Software Solutions Norway
Norsk Tipping
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 4
Advising both domestic and international clients, CMS Kluge‘s team provides a wide range of legal services relating to bankruptcy and restructuring matters and ‘possesses a truly unique ability to quickly grasp the issues at hand’. Practice head Hans Ingvald Stensholdt is a competent litigator who assists creditors and debtors with restructuring and insolvency mandates, and Dag Thomas Hansson is a highly experienced financing and restructuring lawyer. Another key practitioner is Thea Killengreen, who has significant experience in corporate law, particularly capital markets work.Practice head(s):
Hans Ingvald Stensholdt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I greatly appreciate the extensive expertise in contract law and the advisory role in cases where conflicts may arise.’
‘The team possesses a truly unique ability to quickly grasp the issues at hand, along with a legal depth and objectivity in responses that leave any opposing party at a disadvantage.’
Key clients
Fredrikstad Seafoods
Cool Company
Kraft Bank
Bluegreen Group
Work highlights
- Advising Fredrikstad Seafoods on the BoD liability of the chairman of Gråkjær, a Norway-based construction company, in connection with its filing for bankruptcy.
- Advised Cool Company in relation to the bankruptcy pleading filed against it by one of its creditors.
- Advising Kraft Bank on a complex matter involving a default lending relationship with a customer, which has developed into a three-party dispute due to banks’ mortgage in property being exposed to third-party rights connected to historical joint ownership.
CMS Kluge > Firm Profile
CMS Kluge is a full-service provider of legal services, established in 1923. We have offices in the three major Norwegian business centres of Oslo, Stavanger and Bergen, and have more than 200 employees, including 56 partners.
CMS Kluge has a strong position within the energy, construction, infrastructure and public sectors. As part of CMS, Kluge has strong international capabilities.
Areas of expertise is corporate and M&A, energy and climate, IPR/technology and media, real estate and construction, infrastructure and projects, banking and finance, dispute resolution, employment, competition and EU, public procurement and tax.
Contact: Managing partner – Bjørnar Alterskjær (bjornar.alterskjar@cms-kluge.com)
CMS was founded in 1999, with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries, CMS is one of the most global law firms. More than 5,000 legal professionals across the world work in sector-based teams and are trained in project management. CMS offers specialist, business-focused advice in law and tax matters to clients operating in complex business and constantly changing regulatory environments.
CMS lawyers focus on their clients and on providing the best possible service. From major multinationals and mid-caps to enterprising start-ups, CMS provides the technical rigour, strategic excellence and long-term partnership to keep each client ahead whatever its chosen markets. CMS has chosen a single organisational structure that suits clients doing business in Europe. Each CMS office is tailored to its local market, ensuring that clients benefit from personal service and market sensitivities, while working together under a shared mission and governance structure.
CMS Offices (& Associated Offices): Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi, Algiers, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Beijing, Beirut, Belgrade, Bergen, Berlin, Bogotá, Bratislava, Bristol, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Casablanca, Cologne, Dubai, Duesseldorf, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Funchal, Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Kyiv, Leipzig, Lima, Lisbon, Ljubljana, London, Luanda, Luxembourg, Lyon, Madrid, Manchester, Mexico City, Milan, Mombasa, Monaco, Munich, Muscat, Nairobi, Oslo, Paris, Podgorica, Poznań, Prague, Reading, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Santiago de Chile, Sarajevo, Seville, Shanghai, Sheffield, Singapore, Skopje, Sofia, Stavanger, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Utrecht, Vienna, Warsaw, Zagreb and Zurich
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing partner | Bjørnar Alterskjær | ||
Banking & Finance | Dag Thomas Hansson | ||
Competition & EU; Life Sciences | Henrik Nordling | ||
Corporate/M&A | Johan Svedberg | ||
Dispute resolution | Steffen Asmundsson | ||
Employment | Johan Krabbe-Knudsen | ||
Public Procurement | Alf Amund Gulsvik | ||
Real Estate | Naja Dannow | ||
Tax | Anders Heieren | ||
Commercial | Olav Hasaas | ||
Intellectual property | Kyrre Tangen Andersen | ||
Energy | Olav Hasaas | ||
Consumer products | Ole André Oftebro | ||
Funds | Johan Svedberg | ||
Hotels & leisure | Naja Dannow | ||
Insurance | Hanne Olsen Kjellevold | ||
Healthcare | Camilla Grytten | ||
Private Equity | Johan Svedberg | ||
TMC | Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen | ||
ESG | Johan Svedberg | ||
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Fredrik Aadahl | Expertise in dispute resolution and counselling within public procurement and contract law | View Profile | |
Torill Hasle Aamelfot | Tax law specialist, including flexible tax and compnay law solutions for group… | View Profile | |
Bjørnar Alterskjær | Expertise in public procurement and state aid matters. EU law, EEA law,… | View Profile | |
Steffen Asmundsson | Partner, Attorney-at-law, admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court. Working with… | View Profile | |
Asle Bjelland | Dispute Resolution/litigation expert, specializing in energy, industry and infrastructure. More than 20… | View Profile | |
Ida Johanne Bohmann | Part of CMS Kluge’s department for Corporate/M&A, works primarily with both domestic… | View Profile | |
Anne Buan | Specialises in large IT- and technology procurment projects and public procurement law.… | View Profile | |
Naja Dannow | Real Estate Transactions, Corporate (Mergers and Aquisitions, Company Law, Corporate Governance). | View Profile | |
Einar Johan Espeland | Bbroad experience of legal issues related to real estate, such as sale… | View Profile | |
Reid Fiskaa | Corporate / M&A specialist | View Profile | |
Christian Galtung | Specialises in dispute resolution, administrative law and constuction law. Work also includes… | View Profile | |
Camilla Grytten | Broad energy background. Petroleum law and contracts and advices on a wide… | View Profile | |
Grethe Gulhaug | Construction law specialist, as well as contract law and dispute resolution. | View Profile | |
Alf Amund Gulsvik | One of Norway’s leading procurement lawyers. Spesialices in procurement law, contract law,… | View Profile | |
Nina Gundersen Sandnes | Employment Law Specialist. Works primarily as a consultant and on litigation assignments,… | View Profile | |
Dag Thomas Hansson | Experienced financing lawyer assisting our clients in the negotiations and documentation of… | View Profile | |
Olav Hasaas | Corporate, Energy (Oil and Gas, Wind Power, Offshore supplier industry, Renewable energy) | View Profile | |
Snorre Haukali | Snorre Haukali specialises in corporate law, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, financing… | View Profile | |
Anders Heieren | Norwegian and internationl tax law, including the special tax regimes for petrleum… | View Profile | |
Øystein Henriksen | Specialist on negotiation processes and contract structures within commercial property leases, transfers… | View Profile | |
Inger Hygen | Corporate (Mergers and Aquisitions, Company Law), Real Estate (Sale and purchase, leasehold… | View Profile | |
Belinda T Ingebrigtsen | Real Estate (Sale and purchase, leasehold and development, Dispute resolution, Real Estate… | View Profile | |
Jan Magne Isaksen | Commercial dispute resolution within a range of legal areas, and has argued… | View Profile | |
Anders Elling Petersen Johansen | Specialises in real estate and contract law. | View Profile | |
Christian Wille Kaisen | For more than 25 years, Wille Kaisen has assisted Norwegian and foreign… | View Profile | |
Joar Kalsaas | Area of Expertise: Contract law, Energy law (oil and gas, offshore supplier… | View Profile | |
Clemens Kerle | Specialices in all EEA/EU law matters, particularly related to state aid, competition,… | View Profile | |
Johan Krabbe-Knudsen | Employment Law Spesialist. Covers all areas within labour law and assists a… | View Profile | |
Steffen Kvisler | Substantial experience with dispute resolution and litigation, specialises in construction law, general… | View Profile | |
Nils Kristian Lie | Specilizes in employment law, complience and legal aspects connected to pension. Expertise… | View Profile | |
Marco Lilli | Employment Law Specialist. Advices employers and employers’ organisations on a wide range… | View Profile | |
Siv Madland | Core competence from the energy/ oil & gas industry with extensive experience… | View Profile | |
Nicolai René Nielsen | Specialist within Construction law and public procurement. Extensive knowledge of contracts used… | View Profile | |
Henrik Nordling | Expertise in Competition Law, EEA Law and anti-corruption. | View Profile | |
Amund Noss | Litigation and dispute resolution, including cases related to tax law, company law,… | View Profile | |
Lars Ivar Nyland | Specializes in construction law, public procurement law and dispute resolution/litigation. | View Profile | |
Espen Nyland | General business law/dispute resolution, in particular within Real estate, Construction and Building… | View Profile | |
Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen | Specialises within ICT/tech law (with focus on IT contracts), privacy law, general… | View Profile | |
Frode Olsen | Specialises in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law as well as domestic and… | View Profile | |
Tarjei Pedersen | Real Estate (Sale and purchase, leasehold and development, Planning and building, Dispute… | View Profile | |
Knut Prestvik | Property (buying, selling, leasing and development), construction law, corporate finance (mergers and… | View Profile | |
Thomas Rieber-Mohn | Intellectual property law, corporate law, litigation. Advises companies and authorities on all… | View Profile | |
Ronny Rosenvold | Specialices in EU/EEA law, works primarily with public procurement and state aid.… | View Profile | |
Knut Anders Sannes | Specialises in Norwegian and international contracts law, in particular within finance, corporate, construction… | View Profile | |
Petter Schmidt | Real Estate (Sale and purchase, leasehold and development, financial settlement), corporate (Mergers… | View Profile | |
Trond Selvikvåg | Real Estate (Sale and purchase, leasehold and development, Planning and building, Financial… | View Profile | |
Arild Skage | Construction/ real estate, dispute resolution. | View Profile | |
Samuel Skrunes | Leads the construction law group in Bergen. Extensive experience with advisory service… | View Profile | |
Anders Stenbrenden | Specialist within employment law, data protection law and pension law. Extensive experience… | View Profile | |
Hans Ingvald Stensholdt | Company law, restructuring and insolvency. In addition considerable experience with litigation assignments… | View Profile | |
Johan Svedberg | Specialises in M&A, company law, capital market law, financing, restructuring, reorganization, general contract… | View Profile | |
Reidar Sverdrup | Real Estate (sale and purchase, leasehold and development, Planning and building, Dispute… | View Profile | |
Kyrre Tangen Andersen | Specialises within ICT/IP law, Energy law, as well as Ligitation. Broad practice… | View Profile | |
Marte Thorsby | Intellectual property expert with long experience as a key representative for the… | View Profile | |
Olav Todnem | Construction, Dispute resolution and litigation, Public procurement | View Profile | |
Oddleif Torvik | Specialist skills in tax law, transfer pricing, accounting law and valuation in… | View Profile | |
Torkjel Valland | Extensive experience within real estate, property development and transactions/M&A. Spesializes in lease… | View Profile | |
Ove Vanebo | Works primarily with labour law, including civil servant law and welfare law,… | View Profile | |
Per Sigvald Wang | Assists clients in major, complex construction, infrastructure, energy and industry disputes. Substantial… | View Profile | |
Alexander With | Specialises in indirect tax and real estate. | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 160Languages
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Other offices : Bergen Other offices : Hamar Other offices : StavangerLegal Briefings
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