CMS Kluge > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’