Regarded for its ‘good knowledge and understanding of the industry’, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig is regularly turned to by clients for guidance on evolving areas of regulation, as well as being an active adviser across the full spectrum of fisheries and aquaculture matters. Arthur Duus heads up the Bergen office and is noted for his broad practice, including disputes, compliance, and corporate work. Leading the Tromsø office, Mikael Rossvoll Jørgensen has a similar far-reaching practice, covering licensing issues, acquisitions, and leasing. Ørjan Nilsen is a key contact for vessel owners and fish processing facilities across employment, regulatory, and corporate mandates. Markus Sørlie balances a busy workload of disputes, regulatory matters, and public law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is proactive and has a high level of availability. Combined with efficient case handling and the right professional expertise, this makes them among the best.’
- ‘Arthur Duus has practical experience from the industry and has a lot of experience. He always answers promptly to questions.’
- ‘The team has a long experience in aquaculture.'
- ‘Both Arthur Duus and Øyvind Grøneng have a high availability factor and effectiveness. Branch knowledge and relevant experience make the difference.’
- ‘They respond quickly and follow up on issues effectively. It is important to clarify the scope of the work in advance.’
- ‘Probity based on facts.’
Key clients
- Alsaker Group
- Aqua Drift AS
- Barents Shipinvest AS
- Berg Fiskeriselskap AS
- Bjølve Bruk AS
- Eidsvaag AS
- Eimskip
- Fjon Bruk AS
- Fjordbruk Service AS/Fjordbruk Service Holding AS
- Fosen Yard AS
- Grieg Seafood ASA
- Grimsholm Fiskedrift AS
Work highlights
Advising Alsaker Fjordbruk AS and its subsidiaries in all legal matters pertaining to the introduction of a new, 25 % extra tax (resource rent tax) on the profit from the production of farmed salmon in sea cages.
Representing Nordsjø Fjordbruk AS in a lawsuit against the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries involving a crucial issue regarding the extent to which authorities can reject an application from a fish farmer to move fish from one sea site to another.
Assisting Alsaker Fjordbruk AS and its subsidiaries in the 2024 round of applications for growth under the Norwegian regime for growth regulation in the aquaculture industry.
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Practice head
Arthur Duus; Mikael Rossvoll Jørgensen
Other key lawyers
Ørjan Nilsen; Markus Sørlie; Øyvind Grøneng