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Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge of the aquaculture industry, fast, simple and active in finishing the job without any complications. Have an experienced team and good to have a contract with.’
‘Very high level of expertise in the field.’
‘Bjørn Sørgård is both professionally skilled and good in human relations.’
‘Deep industry knowledge and understanding. Swift, prompt and prudent.’
‘Extensive knowledge of law and regulations for the seafood sector. Many years of experience in lawmaking and law practice. Easily accessible lawyers when there is a need for legal advice.’
‘The lawyers have a unique combination of experience from law making and law practice, in addition to strong knowledge of the seafood sector.’
Key clients
- The Norwegian Seafood Federation
- Nordlaks Oppdrett AS
- Nova Sea AS
- Wilsgård Fiskeoppdrett AS
- Sporbarhet AS
- Jarle Bergs Sønner AS
- STIM AS
- Gildeskål Forskningsstasjon AS
- Benchmark Genetics Norway AS
- Norcod AS
Work highlights
- Advised Stim AS on a patent litigation involving smoltification feed.
- Advised Nordly Holding AS on the sale of 75% of the shares in Stim AS to Summa Equity.
- Advised Norwegian Seafood Federation (Sjømat Norge) on STH 23 – the first standard contract for the Norwegian aquaculture industry.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Bjørn Sørgård
Other key lawyers
Ida Espolin Johnson; Torbjørn Gjelsvik; Christopher Rønbeck; Lene Kristin Hennø