Singled out for ‘the unique ability to analyse, reflect and resolve a broad spectrum of different topics’, the EU and competition practice at Wiersholm has a well-established client base across the renewables, digital services, fisheries and payment platform industries. Praised for his ’exceptional expertise and strategic guidance’, practice head Håkon Cosma Størdal takes point on complex Norwegian and international competition matters, including merger work and antitrust investigations. With a proven track record of advising clients on complex competition law, Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal is also recommended. The team also includes Stephan L Jervell, who is a seasoned litigator on antitrust and procurement matters, and fellow litigator Thomas Naalsund, who advises public and private clients on state aid and public procurement work.
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‘Wiersholm is a top firm whose strength lies in a deep understanding of the law, including relevant EU case law. The Wiersholm team has shown a unique ability to analyse, reflect and resolve a broad spectrum of different topics for us.’
‘I can confidently vouch for Håkon Cosma Størdal's exceptional expertise and strategic guidance. Håkon demonstrates a profound understanding of competition law, effectively navigating our case through intricate legal challenges. Håkon's proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail were instrumental in anticipating potential issues and strategically steering our case to a favorable outcomes.’
‘Elisabeth L. Haugsdal is a stellar Wiersholm partner and her expert insight into EU and competition issues is highly valued. Her extensive experience, dedication, efficiency and legal expertise have been key for a successful outcome in all cases where she has been our managing partner.’
‘Large competition team with the ability to handle the whole range of competition, EU/EEA law, public procurement, and state aid issues. High quality of legal advice and high competence of their lawyers. They also have great litigators, which not all competition teams have.’
‘Håkon Cosma Størdal for his knowledge and ability to provide high-quality and strategic legal advice in competition law matters. Stephan Jervell for his litigator qualities. Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal is particularly strong in State aid issues and general EU/EEA law.’
‘Håkon Cosma Størdal - his broad experience and also his background from the NCA make him very valuable when it comes to cases before the NCA. Highly skilled and nice to work with!’
‘Edvard Hamer Rojahn - young but so talented. His advice is always highly appreciated and he has an impressive knowledge of both Norwegian and European case law. Always up to date and well prepared.’
‘Håkon Cosma Størdal has extensive, comprehensive, and exceptionally good expertise in the field of competition law. He provides quick, efficient, and very good advice in this area.’
Key clients
- Schibsted ASA
- Coop Norge SA
- KLP
- Equinor ASA
- DNB
- Altor Funds
- Widerøe's Flyveselskap AS
- Mowi ASA
- Kistefos AS
- Visma AS
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Practice head
Håkon Cosma Størdal
Other key lawyers
Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal; Stephan L Jervell; Thomas Naalsund; Edvard Hamer Rojahn