Merger control matters form the cornerstone of BAHR’s competition and EU practice. Additionally, the team is highly capable in antitrust investigations; a recent highlight in this sphere involves acting for REMA 1000 in an antitrust investigation carried out by the NCA. Arne Torsten Andersen has experience from the EFTA Surveillance Authority to competition law investigations; Beret Sundet has long-standing experience in the pharmaceuticals and biotech sectors; while Elin Moen acts on national and EU merger filings. Olav Kolstad joined the firm from Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS in 2026. Helge Stemshaug and Ylva Kolsrud Lønvik left the firm in 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Elin Moen is a highly skilled, pleasant and smart lawyer. She is business-minded and understands what is relevant for the client.’
- ‘BAHR are outstanding when it comes to helping their clients balance legal risk with commercial interests. They provide practical and efficient advice and demonstrate an impressive business understanding.’
- ‘Over the past years, I have worked with Beret Sundet and Harald K. Selte - they are both very practical and demonstrate a great understanding of their clients' business and interests. I particularly appreciate being able to get high-quality off-hand advice, typically in the form of a second opinion.'
- ‘The team is highly competent.’
- ‘We have been fortunate to work closely with Elin Moen, who truly stands out from competitors. What sets her apart is a unique and deep understanding of the advertising and media industry, combined with an exceptional ability to immerse herself in our business context to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also highly practical and tailored to our needs. I can confidently say that she is the most outstanding lawyer I have had the privilege of working with.’
- 'Very pleasant to work with. Excellent availability and the ability to see solutions in complex situations.'
Key clients
- Spenn Group
- REMA 1000 Norge AS
- Assa Abloy
- Aker Solutions ASA
- Posten Bring AS
- PGS ASA
- Schibsted Media AS
- Vend Marketplaces ASA
- Norva24 Group AB
- REITAN AS
- Ahlsell Norge AS
- The City of Oslo
Work highlights
Defending Norwegian grocery chain REMA 1000 in the price hunter antitrust investigation carried out by the Norwegian Competition Authority, which in August 2024 saw the NCA fine the three leading grocery chains in Norway a total of NOK 4.9bn.
Representing global supplier of access solutions, Assa Abloy, in private antitrust litigation brought by locksmith company Låssenteret, involving a claim alleging abuse of dominance as well as anti-competitive cooperation, and seeking both damages and actions to end the purported restrictive practices.
Advising ChampionX on the Norwegian merger control aspects of its $8.2bn acquisition by SLB.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Ylva Kolsrud Lønvik
Practice head
Arne Torsten Andersen
Other key lawyers
Beret Sundet; Elin Moen; Andrew Gilbert; Annette Greve; Harald K. Selte; Olav Kolstad