Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s electricity and renewable energy department covers a wide array of matters, including transactional, regulatory, and contentious work within the sector. Department lead Kristin Ourom remains a first port of call for support on operational and regulatory aspects relating to renewable energy. Christian Poulsson adds additional regulatory expertise to the team, covering derivatives trading and natural resource issues. Gry Bratvold heads up the oil and gas segment and is active on offshore renewable mandates, alongside chiefly focusing on FPSO projects and subsea projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Profound knowledge of renewable energy and the energy market in general.’
- ‘It's a great team with strong individuals and the ability to pull on the larger Kvale organisation on non-domain / general matters.’
- ‘Highly skilled and good availability. I get assistance when needed.’
- ‘Kristin Ourom is highly skilled, has good work capacity, and is easy to work with. She easily gets hold of our issues and gives us clear feedback which is easy to understand (for non-legal people).’
- ‘I would especially like to mention Christian Poulsson. He is very pleasant, kind, and very efficient in matter handling. He is not only an excellent energy lawyer, but an equally great litigator.’
- ‘They are a great firm with an excellent energy team. They are sharp, know all about energy law and policy, and are very efficient in their advising and case handling.’
Key clients
- AS Saudefaldene
- aventron
- Captiva Capital Management
- Cloudberry Clean Energy
- Eidsiva Energi
- Eiker Energi
- Elvia
- Gismarvik Vindkraft
- Glitre Nett
- Hafslund
- Hafslund Magnora Sol
- Hålogaland Kraft
Work highlights
Advised BW Offshore on the strategic transition of FPSO BW Adolo operations to BW Energy, including drafting amended charters, facilitating legal frameworks, and coordinating seamless operational transfers across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised Viking Engineering on a high-profile, cross-border shareholder dispute, involving enforcement of a Singapore judgment and proceedings in Norwegian courts, including the Supreme Court.
Acted as counsel for KC Offshore, a Mexico-based offshore service company, providing comprehensive legal and strategic advice on maritime contracts, international compliance, and offshore vessel operations.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kristin Ourom; Gry Bratvold
Other key lawyers
Christian Poulsson; Per Conradi Andersen; Lilly Kathrin Relling