Arntzen Grette has a versatile team, enabling it to advise on a wide array of public procurement matters. Contentious work is a cornerstone of the firm’s practice, and practitioners have previously represented clients before the Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement and in the gamut of interim injunction proceedings. The practice is co-led by Gro Amdal, a key advisor to public entities and private clients on a varied stream of work, and Marie Braadland, who has notable proficiency representing clients before the courts in public procurement cases. Svein Terje Tveit has long-standing experience which he lends to clients on public procurement disputes, and Jørgen Aardalsbakke combines expertise in construction and public procurement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘From our perspective as a client, what makes the firm truly stand out is the combination of deep legal expertise and a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach. We consistently experience that the team translates complex legal matters into clear and actionable advice, which gives us confidence in making the right decisions.’
- ‘Both Marie Braadland and Lene Moe Blom combine deep technical knowledge with practical, results-oriented advice. What sets them apart from competitors is not only their legal excellence, but also their efficiency, their commercial mindset, and the genuine commitment they show to their clients’ success. This combination makes them invaluable partners to us.’
- ‘They are led by Marie Braadland, and the entire team is exceptional. They demonstrate exceptional legal skill combined with a rare ability to view matters from both a strategic and commercial angle. Marie and her team handle the most complex and technical issues formidably, providing advice that is both insightful and immediately practical.’
- ‘Marie Braadland is a master of her craft. She is the leading procurement lawyer in Norway. Full stop. She masterfully combines deep legal knowledge with commercial and strategic acumen. Her great strength lies in her communication and collaboration; she works as a true partner to the client's business. Her advice is always swift, comprehensive, and to the point. She has a profound interest in understanding her clients' needs and demonstrates an incredible dedication to every assignment.’
- ‘The lawyers are professionally skilled with solid experience in the field. They are easy to work with and have a practical approach.’
- ‘Marie Braadland is highly professionally skilled, and considered as one of Norway’s leading public procurement lawyers. She is very service-minded, always available on short notice and has a very experienced and practical approach to the field.’
Key clients
- Nettpartner Bane AS
- Tromsø Municipality
- AF Gruppen
- Construction organization of Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen Utbygging)
- Rørentreprenørene
- NHO Elektro
- Akritektbedriftene i Norge
- Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS)
- Brakar AS
- The Central Norway Regional Health Authority
- The Western Norway Regional Health Authority
- The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Work highlights
Representing Itinera S-p.A in contesting the decision to reject its bid in the NOK 5+bn National Road E6 Megården-Sommerset tender procedure carried out by The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen).
Successfully represented South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (HSØ) in two injunction proceedings concerning the New Rikshospitalet.
Assisted the Counties of Telemark and Vestfold in carrying out competitive tendering procedures with negotiation for the procurement of two long-term contracts for bus transport services, with a combined estimated value of NOK 10bn and a transport distance of approximately 15.5 million kilometres per year.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Gro Amdal; Marie Braadland \n \n
Other key lawyers
Svein Terje Tveit; Jørgen Aardalsbakke; Jon Gresseth; Kaj Marsh Duesund; Lene Moe Blom