BAHR‘s fisheries and aquaculture department is praised by clients for its ability ’to understand both the regulatory and the commercial dimensions of the sector’. Practice head Silje Remøy has previous in-house experience acting for a supplier of animal feed and a producer of pelagic fish products, enabling her to advise seafood clients on an array of matters. Mari Sørensen Aksnes is a capable advisor on aquaculture permit schemes and the regulatory frameworks governing the sector.

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Testimonials

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‘In my experience, BAHR genuinely strives to find the best solutions and provide excellent support for their clients. Their focus is on putting the client in the strongest possible position—without seeking credit for the outcome themselves.’
‘I find that Silje Remøy and Mari Sørensen Aksnes consistently work to provide me with the most important regulatory updates and assessments relevant to the company I work for. Their efforts help position the company as strongly as possible while reducing risk, while also helping us understand the room for manoeuvre we have within the regulatory framework.’
‘This legal team stands out for its clear, practical advice and deep understanding of our business needs. They are responsive, strategic, and easy to work with—always focused on finding solutions rather than just identifying risks.’
‘The individuals we work with stand out for their combination of legal expertise, commercial understanding, and genuine client focus. They’re not only knowledgeable, but also approachable and solution-oriented—qualities that make collaboration easy and effective.’
‘Deep knowledge about the Pelagic and Salmon industries. Have used their services for DDs and M&A's where their performance has been proactive and very good.’
‘Silje Remøy has been our main contact in BAHR. She is always engaged and responds quickly to our enquiries. Her commercial understanding is very good, so she is a valuable discussion partner in M&A processes, in addition to performing legal work of high quality.’

Key clients

Cargill Inc.
Cermaq Group AS / Cermaq Norway AS
Epax AS
EWOS AS
Frøy ASA
Grieg Seafood ASA
Norges Sildesalgslag
Pelagia AS
SalMar ASA
Salmar Ocean AS
Salmon Evolution ASA
Solution Seeker AS

Work highlights

Assisted Pelagia AS (owned by Lerøy Seafood AS and Kverva AS (Salmar) on several acquisitions, including the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Fjord Solution AS, which delivers solutions to the aquaculture industry.

Assisted SalMar ASA with the legal and financial arrangements and required regulatory approvals for its strategic NOK 1.767 billion merger with Wilsgård AS.