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Christian Hals

Christian Hals

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Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Norway

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Energy

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS‘s oil and gas group maintains a steady caseload of M&A within the oil services industry, as well as being active on development projects. Christian Hals heads the group and works closely with listed and private entities on transactions within this space. Pål Lieungh is a leading name for domestic companies acting on international projects, and June Snemyr is a key name for CCS projects. Bendik Christoffersen spearheads the renewable energy and infrastructure department, which is increasingly active on matters arising out of the energy transition. Gunnar Martinsen is a seasoned advisor to domestic and foreign power companies on relevant regulatory frameworks. Snorre Valdimarsson is a key point of contact for a number of the firm’s clients.
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Phone
+4723111096
Email
[email protected]
Profile
thommessen.no

Profile

Work Department
M&A and Corporate law; Capital Markets; Oil and Gas
Position

Partner. Christian works primarily with M&A and securities law within the oil and gas segment. He has broad experience with M&A and equity capital market transactions, and has inter alia assisted several issuers in connection with listings on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Career

2018-current Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2015-2017 Managing associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2013–2015 Senior associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2013 Admitted to the bar; 2009–2012 Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen.

Languages
Norwegian
English
Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association
Education

2009–2009 LLM, Bond University, Australia; 2005–2009 Master of Laws, University of Oslo

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent oversight of all relevant matters, even on truly complex matters. Always available and highly efficient.’

  • ‘Thommessen’s renewable energy team stands out for its exceptional professionalism, deep sector knowledge, and consistent delivery of high-quality legal advice. The team is not only highly responsive and reliable, but also proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, which significantly strengthens our strategic decision-making.’

Key clients

  • Green Investment Group
  • Vergia AS/Swiss Life Asset Managers

Work highlights

Advised Lyse Produksjon AS on the acquisition of Egersund wind farm from Luxcara, marking the start of the Lyse Group's strategic step into owning, operating and developing onshore wind power.