Praised for its ‘expert knowledge’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has an impressive client roster including large high-profile contractors, energy corporates, and aquaculture companies, and the team maintains its strength in energy development projects and contentious matters within the sector. Practice head Christopher Sveen is a trusted adviser to the oil and offshore industries for both domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes, while Mikal Brøndmo is a seasoned litigator. Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland, who focuses on dispute resolution within the industries, and Sarah-Ann Kvam Holte, who specialises in offshore construction and shipbuilding contracts, are also recommended, and Bjørn Gisle Grønlie aptly assists with contract negotiations.
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Testimonials
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‘Very good understanding of the offshore construction industry.’
‘Christopher Sveen provides clear and practical advice that provides value.’
‘Haavind AS has extensive knowledge of governmental and public procurements. The Company covers all necessary topics to achieve a good negotiation result and at the same time ensure that the contract is in line with National laws and regulations.’
‘The individuals in the Team performed excellently. The main person supporting us was partner Sarah-Ann Kvam Holte. A very well-educated person with huge experience. Her skills in the English language were impressive and she found and proposed good solutions to all challenges we encountered during our negotiations.’
‘Representatives are well qualified, available and giving expert advice.’
‘Industry know-how, well experienced and able to adapt to rapidly changing positions and problems.’
‘Knowledge about the industry as well as legal aspects.’
‘Both personal and efficient support when needed. Quick answers so we know the request is handled. Professional as expected. ’
Key clients
- Aker Solutions
- Norsk Industri/The Federation of Norwegian Industries
- Miros
- Technip Energies
- Nova Sea
- The Norwegian Ministry of Defence
- Renewables Norway
- Seafood Norway AS
- Jarle Bergs Sønner AS
Work highlights
Assisting Ingka – the Swedish furniture giant IKEA’s investment branch - with its investment in offshore wind in Norway.
Assisted Nova Sea AS in the drafting and negotiations for the procurement of a closed floating fishfarm structure to be designed, built and delivered by FishGLOBE.
Acting as legal and strategic adviser for Norsk Industri on the development and implementation of the new standard contracts for deliveries to the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and various other initiatives for development of the oil and gas and offshore industries.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah-Ann Kvam Holte
Practice head
Christopher Sveen
Other key lawyers
Mikal Brøndmo; Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland; Sarah-Ann Kvam Holte; Bjørn Gisle Grønlie