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Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

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As a sub-department of the firm’s EU/EEA and competition law team, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS’ public procurement group is regularly instructed by tenderers and contracting authorities across the entire phase of procurement projects. In the firm's Oslo office, department head Eivind Vesterkjær is well-versed in public procurement matters across a wide array of industries, including the life sciences, technology, and retail sectors, while in the Bergen office, Wenche Sædal leads the team and has ‘exceptional knowledge and understanding of public procurement law’. The team is supported by a strong group of associates, including Åse Rieber-Mohn, who assists public authorities in both the utilities and defence sectors.
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  • ‘Thommessen has demonstrated a seamless, precise and fast dialogue with customers.'

  • ‘I primarily collaborate with partner Wenche Sædal in Thommessen. She is knowledgeable, and exceptionally skilled in presenting her message.'

  • ‘They are very service-minded and quick, provide practical and concrete assistance of a very high quality.’

  • ‘Wenche Sædal is always available, service-minded, and has a lot of practical experience in addition to an exceptionally good legal judgement.’

  • ‘Thommessen is a highly competent and appreciated business partner.’

  • ‘Wenche Sædal has exceptional knowledge and understanding of public procurement law. She gets quickly up to speed and provides us with practical advice, highly relevant to our business. She is responsive, service-minded and easy to communicate with. ’

Key clients

  • Bane NOR SF
  • Vestland fylkeskommune
  • Eviny AS and BKK Nett AS
  • Veidekke Industri AS
  • Skagerak Energi-group, including Skagerak Energi AS and Lede AS
  • Kystverket
  • Lyse/Lyse Lux/Lnett AS
  • Fagne AS
  • Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries
  • Stacc AS
  • BIR Bedrift AS
  • Unicare Norge AS

Work highlights

Represented the Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) in the "Hammerfest Ren havn" project dispute.
Selected to conduct an integration proposal for Directive 2014/23/EU into Norwegian law on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries.

Practice head

Wenche Sædal; Eivind Vesterkjær

Other key lawyers

Åse Rieber-Mohn

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