Advokatfirmaet Hjort's competition and antitrust department is noted for its work on litigation and regulatory matters, with particular expertise in the aviation, energy, media, and telecoms sectors. With her background from the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s Competition and State Aid department, practice head Monica Syrdal is a key practitioner for abuse of dominant position issues. Kristin Veierød oversees regulatory issues in the telecomms sector, while Heddy Ludvigsen chiefly focuses on state aid law.
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Work highlights
Advised Å Energi AS on the competition notification to the Norwegian Competition Authority for its acquisition of a controlling interest in Fredrikstad Energi Holding.
Advised Relais Group Plc, a Finnish-listed company, on the competition notification and merger control aspects of its acquisition of Team Verksted AS and LVD AS, securing Phase 1 approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority for a multi-market transaction in the Nordic vehicle aftermarket sector.
Advised Fenix Outdoor International AG on competition law issues in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Norwegian knitwear brand Dale of Norway, including merger control and cross-border coordination with Swedish and Swiss jurisdictions.
Practice head
Monica Syrdal
Other key lawyers
Kristin Veierød
Heddy Ludvigsen