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Kristin Hjelmaas Valla

Kristin Hjelmaas Valla

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Kvale Advokatfirma DA

Kvale Advokatfirma DA

Norway

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EU and competition

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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Phone
+47 957 64 477
Email
[email protected]
Profile
kvale.no

Profile

Work Department
EU and competiton law
Position

Partner

Career

2023 - : Partner and board member - Kvale

2012 - : Partner - Kvale

2009 - 2012: Senior Associate - Thommessen AS

2001 - 2009: Associate, Lawyer and Senior Lawyer - BA-HR

2001: Leader of the Secretariat of the Expert Committee for a new Competition Act

1999 - 2001: Advisor - The Ministry of Labour and Government Administration (the Departement of Competition Policy)

1996 - 1999: Senior Executive Officer/Advisor- The Norwegian Competition Authority

Languages
Norwegian, English, French
Education

1995 - 1996: Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA) in European Law - Université Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne

1995: Cand. jur. - University of Oslo

1989: French - University of Oslo

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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.’

    ‘Kristin Hjelmaas Valla heads up the competition department in Kvale. She is the main reason why the team works so well. She is very experienced; she really knows the ins and outs of competition law. She is highly skilled, has a commercial mindset and always delivers high-quality outcomes.’

    'Highly skilled lawyers, solid industry knowledge, sound advice.'

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) Nortura Elkjøp Nordic / Currys Ministry of Trade and Industry Lerum DNB Bank Diplom-Is Bilia The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) The Coastal Shipowners Association (Kystrederiene) Innovation Norway Landsvirkjun The Ministry of Transport The Railway Directorate FSV Group SKEL fjárfestingafélag Storebrand Livsforsikring

Work highlights

Representing Telia Norway in a comprehensive claim for damages against Telenor for substantial losses.