Kvale Advokatfirma DA is praised by clients for its ‘deep legal expertise and highly collaborative approach’, most notably within the telecoms, media and technology sectors. On the contentious side, the group is well placed to advise clients in the food sector. Practice head Kristin Hjelmaas Valla is a reference in the market for work across merger cases, investigations, and distribution issues. For state aid matters, Robert Lund is a go-to name in the firm, combining this expertise with knowledge in the procurement space. Leverage his previous experience at the ESA, Gjermund Mathisen is rated for his work on state aid, investigations and competition law issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong competence.'
- 'The team stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise and highly collaborative approach.'
- ‘The team is highly competent and professional. They collaborate closely with the client, asking relevant questions to ensure a precise understanding of the relevant industry.’
- ‘Kristin Hjelmaas Valla and Sindre Abusland Svendsen are both highly skilled advisors. Their legal expertise within EU and competition law, combined with their practical and commercial understanding, ensures a pleasant and productive collaboration.’
- ‘Kristin Hjelmaas Valla is very strong. Procedurally, she is focused on practical solutions, aiming for a speedy conclusion.'
- ‘Kvale's team consists of very professional lawyers. Not only do they have highly skilled and experienced partners, also their associates and senior lawyers hold a very high standard. Compared to other firms, they are very client-oriented with a high degree of personal attention.’
Key clients
- Telia Norge
- Norsk Hydro
- Pfizer
- TINE
- Visa Europe
- Vigmostad & Bjørke
- Barilla
- Coca Cola European Partners Norge
- Equinor Energy
- GlobalConnect
- DLF (the Grocery supplier’s association)
- NHO Mat og Drikke (FoodDrinkNorway)
Work highlights
Representing Telia Norway in a comprehensive claim for damages against Telenor for substantial losses.
Advising Elkjøp Nordic on ongoing competition law matters.
Representing Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, in an ongoing formal investigation by the EFTA Surveillance Authority into alleged abuse of a dominant position.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kristin Hjelmaas Valla
Other key lawyers
Robert Lund; Gjermund Mathisen; Sindre Abusland Svendsen