Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS provides a full-specturm EU and competition law offering, covering investigation, merger control, and state aid matters. The firm is particularly active in competition litigation and on merger control matters. Simen Klevstrand oversees the practice and has long-standing experience in competition law and state aid. Gaute Bergstrøm advises across the competition arena, with recent activity on mergers in the technology sector. Marianne Henne Møller handles merger control and dominance matters, while Karoline Narvestad Maurtvedt covers state aid and compliance issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Haavind team excels in clear communication. Our work with Haavind has been very fruitful, in particular because the Haavind team always make clear how they suggest managing the case, what the next steps are and who takes which responsibilities.’
- ‘Simen Klevstrand is a shrewd tactician who is able to predict case developments. He has an excellent understanding of various industries and can communicate clearly on different substantial matters, also in the relevant technical jargon.’
- ‘Their proactive and collaborative approach makes them a pleasure to work with and ensures that clients receive the responses and assistance they need efficiently and within the required timeframes.’
- ‘I have had experience of working with Karoline Narvestad Maurtvedt on a recent matter, and as with the team as a whole, she provided invaluable assistance in preparation for and submission of a merger filing in Norway.’
- ‘I was consistently impressed by their professionalism and collaborative spirit. They excel at distilling complex and sometimes unreasonable requests from regulators into clear, actionable advice that clients can easily understand and appreciate. Their proactive communication also ensured we were always kept informed and prepared.’
- ‘Karoline Narvestad Maurtvedt was particularly outstanding. She not only managed daily communications and multiple stakeholders with ease, but also skillfully handled client expectations.’
Key clients
- Posten Norge
- Norsk Hydro
- NBF
- Helse Sør-Øst HF
- FSN Capital Partners
- Renewables Norway
- NorgesGruppen
- OBOS
- TINE
- Telenor
- Å Energi
Work highlights
Successfully represented Norway’s mail service, Posten Norge, in the first follow-on cartel damages claim filed before Norwegian courts, against several European truck manufacturers who were fined by the EU Commission in 2016.
Representing dairy group TINE in its follow-on cartel damages claim against European truck manufacturers.
Advised Å Energi AS, a major renewable energy producer in Norway, on its acquisition of Orkla Energi AS and Trælandsfos Holding AS, including handling the merger filing.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marianne Henne Møller
Practice head
Simen Klevstrand
Other key lawyers
Gaute Bergstrøm; Marianne Henne Møller; Karoline Narvestad Maurtvedt