Praised for its ‘understanding of procurement regulations with specialised expertise across various fields and contract types’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is home to a well-experienced team which is sought after by contracting authorities and suppliers for large procurement projects. Department head Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim has a stellar track record in public procurement proceedings, which includes appearing in Supreme Court cases. Anne Hesjedal Sending assists clients, particularly within the health, road administration and defence sectors, across the full span of the procurement process. Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen is particularly well versed in procurement projects in the technology sector, and Christina Paludan Melson acts for suppliers and contracting authorities across the procurement arena.
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Testimonials
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- 'A highly knowledgeable team with exceptional expertise in public procurement. Comprised of top-tier lawyers, the team combines deep understanding of procurement regulations with specialised expertise across various fields and contract types.'
- ‘Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen is a highly skilled individual with deep knowledge within the IT sector as well as the procurement regulations. This ensures his advice is always precise and relevant for the market. He is always available and solution-oriented.’
- ‘Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS stands out for its accessibility, precision, and ability to adapt to the client’s needs. They deliver high-quality work and demonstrate strong engagement throughout the entire process.’
- ‘Mikkel Skovdal Hach and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen have distinguished themselves throughout the collaboration. Mikkel has impressed with his ability to grasp complex contracts and convey legal issues in a way that is easy to understand – something that has also been noted by external parties during the project.’
- ‘The team distinguishes itself through expertise in public procurement, combined with a strong understanding of the particular issues relevant to our industry.’
- ‘Christina Paludan Melson stands out for her deep insight into procurement law and her strong problem-solving skills.’
Key clients
- Sporveien AS
- Nye Veier AS
- Helse Sør-Øst RHF
- Statens Vegvesen
- Statsbygg
- Bane NOR SF
- Statnett SF
- Sykehuspartner HF
- Sykehusapotekene HF
- Helsetjenestens Driftsorganisasjon for Nødnett HF
- ELVIA
- The Norwegian Complaint Board for public procurement
Work highlights
Represented the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) in a court case relating to the E6 Megården-Sommerset project where an Italian economic operator was excluded on the grounds of multiple, serious violations of obligations of labour law in previous projects in Denmark.
Represented the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Sør-Øst RHF) in several interim injunction cases in connection with a major procurement of multidisciplinary, specialised addiction treatment with a contract value of up to NOK 17.4bn.
Assisted the Norwegian public sector cloud marketplace (MPS) with procuring framework agreements for access to key cloud services in relation to a wide range of public entities across Norway.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim \n \n
Other key lawyers
Anne Hesjedal Sending; Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen; Christina Paludan Melson; Carsten Eriksrud; Mikkel Skovdal Hach