Noted for ‘outstanding legal expertise with a deep understanding of the energy sector’, Wikborg Rein’s renewable energy practice is regarded for its work in the onshore wind space. Global head of the department, Tormod Ludvik Nilsen, is engaged by domestic and international clients on regulatory matters, financing, and project development. The team benefits from Caroline Skaar Landsværk‘s aptitude across regulatory, development, and contractual matters, and Christian James-Olsen’s expertise in CCS project development and contracts. The oil and gas department is jointly headed by Cathrine B. Hetland and Aadne Haga. Under the leadership of the duo, the team acts on disputes within the sector, as well as on CCS mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Commercially oriented. In-depth knowledge. Solution-driven.’
- ‘Hands-on, easy to reach, respect tight deadlines, solution-oriented.’
- ‘Competent and flexible team.’
- ‘Tormod L. Nilsen managed the project excellently; his return times and availability have always been fast and on point. He surely is an M&A and corporate law expert of the highest level. To add more to that, he has an extensive network in the energy sector.’
- ‘The renewable energy team at Wikborg Rein combines outstanding legal expertise with a deep understanding of the energy sector. They are pragmatic, responsive, and provide clear and actionable advice.’
- ‘We have the entire renewable energy team at Wikborg Rein at our disposal, and consistently receive first-class advice across the full value chain of the power system.’
Key clients
- Renewables Norway
- Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA
- EnBW
- Stadtwerke München GmbH
- Eidsiva Energi AS
- Hafslund AS
- Troms Kraft AS
- ASKO Fornybar AS
- Luxcara GmbH/ Hyfe Wind
- Norfund
- Eviny
- Eidsiva Hafslund Vind DA
Work highlights
Advised Naftogaz of Ukraine in ICC Arbitration against PJSC Gazprom of Russia, securing an award of USD 1.4 billion in a high-profile dispute concerning gas transit through Ukraine.
Assisted the Norwegian State, represented by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, on the block sale of its remaining 6.11% stake in Aker Solutions ASA, with comprehensive legal support including negotiations, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Advising COSL Drilling Europe AS and COSL Offshore Management AS on a continuous basis in commercial, strategic and legal matters related to operations on the Norwegian and UK Continental Shelf, including contract negotiation and dispute management for multiple high-value rig contracts.
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Practice head
Tormod L. Nilsen; Caroline Skaar Landsværk; Christian James-Olsen; Cathrine Hetland; Aadne Martin Haga