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Norway > Construction Tier 1
Counting an impressive group of state-owned entities, public sector bodies and leading Norwegian construction actors as clients, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS regularly handles major infrastructure projects, large settlement disputes, and tender and contract work across a breadth of sectors, including the railway, road and energy industries. Henning Nordtvedt heads up the team and has extensive expertise in construction litigation, while seasoned expert Johnny Johansen takes point on complex building and infrastructure projects. Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik specialises in onshore and offshore construction and fabrication projects, while Sofie Komissar is highly recommended for contentious mandates. Other core individuals include seasoned litigators Anne Hesjedal Sending and Andreas Rostveit.Practice head(s):
Henning Nordtvedt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Haavind, is in my opinion, the best construction law firm in Norway. Good capacity with several partners, well familiar with the industry and with an excellent reputation.’
‘Johnny Johansen has great knowledge for giving the right advice in terms of issues regarding construction. Absolutely one of the best lawyers I have worked with.’
‘Sofie Komissar responds quickly and very diligently and gives realistic assessments of the legal challenges of a case. She is very competent and always provides useful advice.’
‘Partner Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik has been a team leader and the primary lawyer for our case. He has an unprecedented work capacity and has been available for the client around the clock. As a client, I am extremely satisfied with his work.’
‘A stand-out partner is Andreas Rostveit.’
‘Anne Hesjedal Sending is an extraordinary lawyer and great to work with. She is very good in both legal and construction aspects and she has handled several major high-profile cases for us. She very quickly understands the case complexities and offers excellent strategies on how to handle the case. She is always available, always ahead and well prepared, making you feel very well represented.’
‘Henning Nortvedt is excellent in the area of construction. He very quickly identifies the core of the case and delivers excellent strategies on how to address the case, both for preparation and for the actual trial/negotiation.’
‘Ørjan Foldøy impressed us with how he managed to structure our very complex case. He always had full control of how every development in the case will affect the outcome. He also showed good understanding of the area of construction.’
Key clients
The Norwegian Public Road Administration
Overhalla Betong AS
Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property
Nye Veier AS
Sporveien AS
Statkraft
Statnett
Viken County Authority
Caverion AS
GK Norge
Work highlights
- Assisted Norwegian Public Road Administration with several matters, including the settlement of a dispute related to E39 Svegatjørn-Rådal.
- Assisted the Norwegian Construction and Property Management Department with several matters.
- Acted for Overhalla Betongbygg AS in a final accounts dispute related to a contract for production and assembly of prefabricated concrete elements for an aquaculture plant.
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is home to a dispute resolution team that attracts praise for its ‘vast industry know-how and experience‘ across the infrastructure and energy sectors. Henning Nordtvedt leads the group, which also includes seasoned litigator Johnny Johansen, who is an expert in construction-related disputes, and Mikal Brøndmo, who focuses on international disputes and arbitrations. Also in the core team is Rasmus Asbjørnsen, whose broad litigation practice spans M&A, real estate, and tax cases. Kari Sigurdsen acts for corporations and governmental entities on tax, employment, and contract matters, while Anne Hesjedal Sending focuses on public procurement and commercial contract cases. The group strengthened its construction disputes offering with the 2023 arrival of Sofie Komissar, formerly at BAHR.Practice head(s):
Henning Nordtvedt
Other key lawyers:
Johnny Johansen; Mikal Brøndmo; Kari Sigurdsen; Anne Hesjedal Sending; Sofie Komissar; Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim; Rasmus Asbjørnsen
Testimonials
‘Haavind has proved to be competent, diligent and very service-minded. Notably, the team is always quick to respond to the client’s requests.’
‘They are very committed, and serve a high quality in everything they do. They respond fast and do their best to serve their clients.’
‘In construction, the very first choice of firm due to knowledge of the industry, capacity (several well-experienced and respected individuals) and experience. Work extremely well as a team.’
‘The team combines specialised legal know-how with vast industry know-how and experience. This leads to very user-friendly advice and pragmatic solutions.’
‘Havvind has put together excellent teams for our cases. They use a mix of very experienced partners and younger lawyers that complement each other very well, and they are good at using each others strengths in representing the client.’
‘Haavind has an excellent and broad team within contract law and public procurement. They respond quickly, and manage to familiarise themselves with complex issues and give advice that can be operationalised.’
Key clients
Telenor ASA
Norway Post (Posten Norge)
Celca Armeringsstål AS
Storebrand ASA
Axactor SE
GK Gruppen and GK Norge
Viaplay Group Sweden
Elous
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Celsa in a shareholder dispute.
- Representing major Swedish renewable player Eolus and Øyfjellet Wind AS in several disputes regarding Norway’s largest stand-alone wind power plant.
- Successfully represented the seller in a post-M&A dispute.
Norway > Employment Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has expertise in all areas of employment law encompassing pensions matters, restructurings, data protection work and collective employment law; the ‘highly competent‘ team is also skilled in litigation and dispute resolution. Practice head Gaute Krokann is an experienced lead on investigations, whistleblowing cases and restructurings, while Lars Kokkvold specialises in business-critical matters, and is often involved in cross-border employment issues such as transfers of undertakings, investigations and reorganisations. Other notable practitioners are Pål Kvernaas, who is renowned for both his strategic advisory work and dispute resolution expertise; and Sten Foyn, who specialises in redundancies, whistleblowing claims and restructurings. Kari Sigurdsen is also recommended for her litigation and investigations skills, specifically in determination of employment, resignation, temporary employment and whistleblowing issues.Practice head(s):
Gaute Krokann
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Testimonials
‘The employment law team in Haavind continues to be a very strong legal team. We have had close collaboration with them for many years, and have been and continue to be very happy with their assistance. Haavind have always given strong, well funded and effective support, and are very service minded and available.’
‘The employees understand our business and give advice accordingly. They are available whenever we need to discuss an issue at hand.’
‘This team has a very high professional level and is very easy to work with.’
‘We use Haavind as our key partner for personnel security. They have provided support and advice in a number of actual cases, but also in guiding our company in developing our internal governance and policy structure on the subject. They are the leading legal team on this subject in Norway.’
‘Our point of contact is Gaute Krokann, and he has been our preferred partner for many years. He is always available, has an analytical mindset and has the ability to always maintain a strategic and holistic approach in both actual cases and in developing governance structure. Additionally, Gaute has a winning personality and is very easy to cooperate with.’
‘Sten Foyn is up to date on all legal issues concerning our challenges and what we need help with.’
‘Pål Kvernaas is our main contact person in Haavind. His responses to our questions are always relevant, to the point and timely. The response is always according to our request of “need to know” and not “nice to know”.’
‘We have been working with partner Lars Kokkvold. I have used Lars as a legal adviser in employment matters for over 20 years and he is always capable of finding good solutions. He has excellent communication skills, displays a deep knowledge of relevant legal topics and always delivers.’
Key clients
Lyreco Norge AS
The Norwegian Armed Forces
The Norwegian Police/The National Police Directorate
NCR Group ASA
Handelsbanken
The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority
Randstad
Equinor
Hurtigruten Group
Telenor Group
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Posten Norge
ISS Facility Service
Ryanair
Helse Sør-Øst
DN Media Group
The Norwegian Consumer Council
Utdanningsdirektoratet/The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training
Warner Music Norway
Avarn Security Group
Work highlights
- Lodged two complaints with the ESA on behalf of two large staffing companies against the new hiring regulations in the Norwegian Working Environment Act, due to possible breach of EU Directive 2008/104 and Norway’s EU/EEA service freedom obligations. Following the complaint, ESA has opened a case towards Norway for possible breach on the EEA agreement.
- Investigated and assessed the internal handling of a whistleblowing incident within the Norwegian Police.
- Assisted Hurtigruten with significant restructuring measures.
Norway > Energy
Counting leading E&P players, major contractors, and large domestic power and grid companies among its impressive roster of clients, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS leverages the firm’s strength in the construction and offshore industries to provide a broad offering spanning the full range of industry-specific issues. On the renewables front, Aksel Tannum heads up the practice and takes point on issues related to power generation as well as contentious mandates, working alongside regulatory expert Jøran Sandvik and litigators Mari Reitzel Bjerke and Pål Martin Abell. On the oil and gas front, the team has a strong track record in advising leading oil and gas contractors on field developments and offshore construction mandates, overseen by Christopher Sveen. Bård Sandstad handles M&A and corporate work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, while oil and gas disputes are the area of focus for Mikal Brøndmo.Practice head(s):
Aksel Tannum; Christopher Sveen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Haavind team is unmatched in its knowledge and competence within its field. The team is always ready to solve any issue its faced with.’
‘The Haavind team has a variety of skills and competencies within the (Norwegian) Electricity and renewable energy business. The team is big enough to be robust and answers requests quickly. The Haavind energy team has a good reputation.’
‘The advisers we work together with at Haavind have broad network spanning the Norwegian authorities, other companies and the renewable energy sector as such. They are pragmatic and speak/write in a tone that is likeable and ‘down to earth’ to us.’
‘Unique knowledge of watercourse law and property rights.’
‘Good legal advice and very good at court proceedings. Nice team.’
‘Professional knowledge from the front.’
‘The team is very good at identifying the specific resources needed per subject, and the resources are always competent. They are aware of the political changes impacting our business and give good advice accordingly.’
‘I recommend Mari Bjerke.’
Work highlights
- Representing major Swedish renewable player Eolus and Øyfjellet Wind AS in a dispute regarding the validity of the license to establish Norway’s largest stand-alone wind power plant, Øyfjellet wind power plant.
- Advised the owners of the large regional power company Glitre Energi AS on the negotiations with the owners of Agder Energi AS relating to the merger of the two companies.
- Representing Elvia, Norway’s largest grid company, and industry organisation Renewables Norway in legal matters and dispute resolution regarding the implementation and installation of ‘smart metering’ solutions and equipment.
Norway > Fishing and aquaculture Tier 1
Hailed by clients for its ‘very extensive’ industry knowledge, the fisheries and aquaculture team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS acts for an impressive roster of high-profile clients across the sector, including industry bodies, government ministries, and leading corporations. Bjørn Sørgård and Ida Espolin Johnson jointly oversee the practice; Sørgård advises commercial parties and trade associations on corporate and regulatory matters, while Johnson takes point on contentious matters. The team has recently seen an increase in instructions relating to the proposed new ground rent tax for the aquaculture industry as well as an uptick in transactional mandates. In 2023, the team also strengthened its west coast offering with the arrival of aquaculture expert Torbjørn Gjelsvik, who splits his time between Bergen and Oslo.Practice head(s):
Bjørn Sørgård; Ida Espolin Johnson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘High status in the field and recognised in the industry.’
‘Very extensive industry knowledge of several of the lawyers.’
‘Competent. Available, deep industry knowledge.’
Key clients
Sjømat Norge
Nordlaks Oppdrett AS
Nova Sea AS
Wilsgård Fiskeoppdrett AS
Sporbarhet AS
Jarle Bergs Sønner AS
STIM AS
Gildeskål Forskningsstasjon
Sinkaberg-Hansen AS
Benchmark Genetics Norway AS
Gigante Salmon AS
Norcod AS
Skår og Østervold Invest AS
Blom Fiskeoppdrett AS
Work highlights
- Assisting the Norwegian Seafood Federation in several cases, including advising on several principal regulatory matters.
- Representing STIM, a leading supplier of veterinary and aquamedical services to the Norwegian fish farming industry, with high-stakes patent litigation within the aquacture industry.
- Assisting several salmon farming companies with handling the consequences of the new resource rent tax introduced by the government.
Norway > Intellectual property Tier 1
With notable strength in the pharma, aquaculture, and fisheries industries, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS fields a ‘young and talented’ team that sits within the firm’s broader technology, media, and IP department. Vebjørn Krag Iversen oversees the group and has a substantial IP practice that covers patent litigation, trade secrets work, and product imitations. Working alongside Iversen, Andreas Bernt acts primarily for clients in the media and entertainment sectors. The team also includes the ‘extremely experienced’ Håkon Bleken and Håkon Austdal, who are key contacts for contentious matters, particularly in the pharma, food, and life sciences sectors.Practice head(s):
Vebjørn Krag Iversen
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Testimonials
‘Business-oriented advice. Fast and complete responses. Deep knowledge of the industry and of the IP-wide scenario.’
‘Håkon Bleken and Håkon Austdal are extremely experienced IP lawyers and IP litigators. By entrusting a matter to them, the client knows it is getting the best possible advice on the specific subject.’
‘A good and available team with a wide range of skills towards our film industry.’
‘Vebjørn Krag Iversen is very sharp and intelligent; truly impressed with his ability to understand complex technologies.’
‘We were able to find with Haavind the necessary skills to manage a very sensitive litigation related to IP rights and contractual matters, leveraging a perfect knowledge of Norwegian law but also court practices.’
‘Top tier IP rights/contractual matters professionals.’
‘Haavind has a young and talented IP team. They are pleasant to work with and good communicators.’
‘Håkon Austdal is the one to watch. With his dual education having a degree in pharmacy, he has extraordinary skills relevant in pharma patent cases. He is also likeable and trustworthy, creating a good atmosphere when entering the room.’
Key clients
STIM
Orifarm
RiksTV
Sandoz
Equinor
Viaplay
Insud Pharma
Medical Valley
Cloetta
Motion Blur
Work highlights
- Acted for Sandoz in two major patent disputes within the pharmaceuticals sector.
- Representing STIM AS in one of the largest patent litigation matters conducted in Norway.
- Acting for ViaPlay in principled copyright litigation regarding rights to Premier League broadcasts.
Norway > Offshore construction and shipbuilding Tier 1
Described by clients as ‘perhaps the most solid practice in the country’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is routinely instructed by large high-profile contractors and regularly advises on shipbuilding mandates, energy development projects, as well as contentious matters within the sector. Christopher Sveen oversees the group and has a strong track record advising oil and offshore industry players on project developments and contracts; while Mikal Brøndmo is the key contact for contentious work. Fielding a strong team of associates, the team also includes Sarah-Ann Kvam, who specialises in offshore construction and shipbuilding contracts, while Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland ‘excels’ in both contentious and advisory mandates.Practice head(s):
Christopher Sveen
Other key lawyers:
Sarah-Ann Kvam; Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland; Bjørn Gisle Grønlie; Mikal Brøndmo
Testimonials
‘The combination of skills in the team provides for a very efficient legal service. Sveen’s thorough legal involvement in the energy construction community gives Haavind a particular strength by providing an industry-wide overview of common developments, challenges and solutions.’
‘Haavind has given solid, convincing and comprehensive legal support on very challenging construction industry matters and has helped us as a client to find new legal paths in difficult situations, which has significantly improved our commercial position and leverage.’
‘Christopher Sveen: very strong understanding of the energy construction industry. Sveen has very meticulous and solid legal understanding of contract law, in particular construction industry law, and has a very close eye to important details in complex claims management and litigation preparation.’
‘Sarah-Ann Kvam: highly skilled lawyer within energy construction industry law. Strong ability to assess large volumes of complex information and provide excellent legal analysis and advice. Dedicated and efficient, active and hands-on, attentive to understand the client’s interests.’
‘Haavind’s offshore construction and shipbuilding practice is perhaps the most solid practice in the country.’
‘Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland is a rising star on the team. She excels in offshore construction contracts, with experience ranging from in-house work to arbitration, and a keen aptitude for problem solving complex commercial and legal matters. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.’
‘Mikal Brøndmo is hands-on and very attentive to client’s needs.’
‘Bjørn Gisle Grønlie gives valuable advice and is able to see the big picture, whilst not losing sight of details.’
Key clients
Aker Solutions
Heerema Fabrication Group B.V.
Heerema Marine Contractors
Hurtigruten
Norsk Industri
Miros
Technip Energie
Nova Sea
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence
Renewables Norway
Seafood Norway AS
Jarle Bergs Sønner AS
Work highlights
- Advising a wind developer on the structuring of the application for offshore wind development area at Utsira Nord.
- Advising a global EPC contractor in relation to its execution of and rights under EPC contracts for electrification of oil and gas production facilities.
- Acting as legal and strategic adviser for the Federation of Norwegian Industries (Norsk Industri) and involved in major initiatives taken by the federation to assist the oil and gas and shipbuilding industry in turning their businesses towards other green industries and entering the offshore wind market.
Norway > Public procurement Tier 1
The ‘deeply experienced and pragmatic’ team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS maintains a dedicated public procurement offering spanning the full range of contentious and advisory matters, acting for procuring authorities and suppliers on high-profile procurement projects. Working closely with the firm’s competition, state aid, and tech departments, the group routinely assists with projects in the healthcare, transport and IT sectors. Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim oversees the group, which also includes Anne Hesjedal Sending, a key name for contentious mandates, and the ‘analytically strong’ Christina Paludan Melson, noted for her experience in public procurement projects in the defence sector.Practice head(s):
Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim
Other key lawyers:
Christina Paludan Melson; Anne Hesjedal Sending; Benedikte Slørdahl Skjærpe
Testimonials
‘Consistently high quality advice. Shows excellent knowledge of regulations.’
‘Anne Sending has the ability to find the heart of a matter and argue with impact. She is very service-oriented and responsive to input. There are few who can compete with her professionally, especially with the overview she has of the procurement regulations.’
‘Solid public procurement team. The team is deeply experienced and pragmatic. Fast to understand legal, business and political interests and needs in the projects.’
‘Christina Paludan Melson is very pleasant to work with, highly skilled and competent. Analytically strong and provides excellent legal advice. Accessible.’
‘Specialist counsel Christina Paludan Melson really does have a deep understanding of the public procurement rules, strategies, procedures and EEA rules and case law. She grasps issues quickly and provides solid advice.’
‘Anne Hesjedal Sending excels in public procurement litigation, providing precise and business-oriented advice on risks and opportunities along the way.’
‘The energetic Benedikte Slørdahl Skjærpe has considerable experience from the public sector, including from large ICT contracts, and provides practical, hands-on advice taking into account client-side issues.’
‘Goud Fjellheim is a tier-one lawyer within this field. Provides efficient and clear advice without any hesitation or reservation.’
Key clients
Sporveien AS
Nye Veier AS
Helse Sør-Øst RHF (South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority)
Statens Vegvesen (the Norwegian Public Roads Administration)
Statsbygg
Bane NOR SF
Statnett SF
Sykehuspartner HF
Sykehusapotekene HF
Helsetjenestens Driftsorganisasjon for Nødnett HF
ELVIA
Klagenemnda for Offentlige anskaffelser (KOFA, the Norwegian Complaint Board for public procurement)
Rogaland fylkeskommune
Trøndelag fylkeskommune
Posten Norge AS
The Norwegian Armed Forces
Vestfold and Telemark fylkeskommune
Troms og Finnmark fylkeskommune
Direktoratet for forvaltning og økonomistyring (DFØ) – The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management
Longyearbyen lokalstyre
Kollektivtrafikkforeningen
Sykehusinnkjøp HF
Work highlights
- Assisted Sporveien AS with the substantial procurement of a new communications-based train control signalling (CBTC) system for the Oslo Metro.
- Assisted Sykehuspartner HF with the large procurement of a new ICT infrastructure for the entire South-Eastern Health Region.
- Represented the health authorities in a procurement dispute regarding the procurement of two ProBeam proton therapy systems.
Norway > Real estate Tier 1
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS’ ‘highly competent‘ offering runs the gamut of real estate issues, including compulsory acquisitions, zoning and infrastructure matters, and transactional work. Lease contracts and large-scale property developments are other core pillars of work for the group, which advises both domestic and international clients in the residential and commercial real estate sector. Terese Negaard Sørli leads the real estate department, supported by Herman Roksund, who heads up the firm’s transaction group. Erling Timm attracts praise for his ‘commercial flair’ and project development expertise, while Magnus Meisingset-Haug is the key name for transactional mandates. Henrik Taubøll joined the team from Wiersholm in 2022 and is recommended for proptech issues, while Sofie Komissar joined in March 2023 from BAHR, strengthening the group’s contentious real estate offering.Practice head(s):
Terese Negaard Sørli; Herman Roksund
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Haavind’s real estate team is highly competent and has extensive experience with real estate law and are specialists in assisting both landlords and tenants in the industrial sector. The team shows an exceptional understanding of the sector and is fast-paced and deal-oriented.’
‘Erling Timm has commercial flair. He knows our company very well, therefore he can go straight “to the target”, hence time and cost efficient.’
‘Very competent across the whole spectrum of real estate issues.’
‘Henrik Taubøll is a highly knowledgeable individual. He has an extensive network within the real estate industry and is especially focused on keeping up with the latest technology and facilitating collaboration between different actors across industries.’
‘Terese Sørlie, the lawyer we work with, is super. She is super knowledgeable and is always ready to help.’
‘Haavind’s real estate team is the most competent, service-minded and innovative legal team we ever worked with. They provide a high level of legal expertise, and accessibility and are extremely service-minded. For us, they are a team of highly professional advisers whom we can always rely on.’
‘Henrik Taubøll, our lead contact, is always available for us when needed. He is able to see our firm in a broader picture than just real estate, competent and trustworthy. He provides solid and accurate legal services.’
‘Magnus Meisingset-Haug is always service-minded and ready to help us in our transactions. He works sufficiently and is capable of focusing on the important parts in the transactions. He is able to create a good atmosphere in negotiations which is very helpful when it comes to finalising agreements in a balanced way.’
Key clients
NorgesGruppen ASA
Storebrand ASA
Telenor ASA
Pareto Securities AS
Fearnley Securities AS
Ragde Eiendom AS
Skanska Norge AS
Carnegie AS (Project Finance)
Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Anthon Eiendom AS
Vika Project Finance AS
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
Solon Eiendom AS
Avantor AS
Veslefrikk Eiendom AS
PEAB Eiendomsutvikling AS
Vatne Property AS
Fredensborg Bolig AS
Hurtigruten Svalbard AS
Cleaves Securities AS
Swiss Life Asset Managers
Øie Eiendomsutvikling AS
Varde Eiendom AS
Eiendomsplan AS
Oxer Gruppen AS
CBRE
Neptune Properties AS
Eramet Norway AS
Mørenot AS
Linstow AS
H-2 Eiendom AS
Statsbygg SF
Vestre Viken HF
Jotne Eiendom AS
Vedal AS
Genera AS
Waldholz GmbH
Clemens Eiendom
Statskog SF
Norne Securities AS
Scandinavian Property Group
Bane Nor Eiendom
HCH Eiendom
Bo Coliving
Fagerstad Utvikling
Stronghold Invest AB
Metrisk
Landbrukskvartalet Utvikling (JV)
Møller Eiendom
Smartbygd
Vessøy Invest (Brick)
Hamang Kontorsenter AS (under Andenæs Eiendom AS)
ORO Eiendom
Embra
Fredensborg Bolig AS
Vogl
Nordic
Location Holding AS
Mustad Eiendom AS
Work highlights
- Assisted publicly owned Statskog SF with the acquisition of one of Norway’s largest privately owned properties. The transaction was structured as an auction process.
- Assisted Pareto Securities AS with a complex transaction for the purchase of the “Volvat property” in Oslo from Capio Norge Holding AS.
- Acted for HCH Eiendom AS on lease negotiations regarding one of the first true co-living concepts in Norway
Norway > TMT Tier 1
Regularly acting for governmental entities and leading Norwegian corporations, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is praised by clients for its ‘very strong understanding of the IT sector‘. Leif Eirik Thrane oversees the team and advises leading Norwegian companies on large IT outsourcing transactions and M&A in the tech sector; he attracts praise for his ‘great understanding of technology’. Arne Byberg is the key contact for contract work in the tech industry, while Andreas Bernt takes point on media matters. Data privacy and information security work is handled by Kari Gimmingsrud.Practice head(s):
Leif Eirik Thrane
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I have been working with Haavind for 15 years and they have always been delivering to the highest standards both when it come to content as well as way of working. This goes for the team and the individuals.’
‘The best feature of Haavind is that the team has a very strong understanding of the IT sector and is therefore capable of delivering advice that is to the point.’
‘The lawyer at Haavind that stands out the most is Leif Thrane. Very competent, high attention and to the point.’
‘Highly skilled team, a good mix of experienced and more newly educated lawyers.’
‘Leif Eirik Thrane has extensive legal knowledge, and he also has a great understanding of technology enabling him to quickly dig into demanding matters involving complex technology and complex legal questions. He has excellent negotiation skills, and manages to maintain a good dialogue with counterparties based on trust and respect.’
‘Authentic and personal attention and service, in addition to excellent legal expertise.’
‘I work mostly with Kari Gimmingsrud. She is always available for us. Kari has the ability of both being really highly skilled and competent in relevant laws and regulations and at the same time also having a good business insight, being able to give clear and good advice back to us in a timely manner.’
Key clients
Equinor ASA
Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (HSØ)
Health Emergency Network Operations Organization (HDO)
Mowi ASA
Monterro
Viaplay Group
The Norwegian Government Agency for Financial Management (DFØ)
Recharge
The Norwegian Bar Association
Work highlights
- Advising the Norwegian Defence sector on some of the largest IT contracts and tech matters in the country.
- Leading tech law adviser to Equinor on a large portfolio of IT matters.
- Represented Viaplay in high-profile lawsuits concerning the broadcasting of Premier League football in Norway.
Norway > Banking and finance (including shipping finance) Tier 2
Acting primarily for clients on the borrower side, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ full-service banking and finance offering has recently also seen an increase in lender-side mandates, particularly in the acquisition financing and renewables financing spaces. Ellen Schult Ulriksen and Hans-Christian Donjem jointly oversee the team; Donjem has extensive experience advising private equity clients and financial institutions on corporate financings, bonds and restructuring work. Regulatory advice is another core area of strength for the group; Kasper Formo Asplin is the key name here. At associate level, the ‘very talented‘ Christoffer Baisgård and Helen Xu are recommended for their expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters and financial regulatory issues, respectively.Practice head(s):
Hans-Christian Donjem; Ellen Schult Ulriksen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘High competency and very solution oriented. Highly available and responsive.’
‘The team is highly capable and pragmatic. Kasper Formo Asplin is service-minded and creative, while Hans-Christian Donjem is an excellent leader of the team. Christoffer Baisgård and Helen Xu are also very talented.’
‘They are all friendly people, easy to talk to, and catch your legal questions and the commercial context with ease. Excellent legal professionals.’
‘Industry and detailed company knowledge, quick response time, strong team.’
‘Full-service in terms of competence/coverage. High level of attention. Knowledgeable.’
‘Experienced and easygoing.’
‘Hans-Christian Donjem has strong industry knowledge and has a valuable combination of commercial mindset, always finding creative and practical solutions to complex legal and financial challenges with tailored advice, high ethical standards and integrity, and strong team building skills.’
‘Kasper Formo Asplin is a pragmatic and valuable adviser in the regulatory landscape, and he is always available and ready to assist. His deep understanding of the banking and financial services industry, including the familiarity with the specific products, services, and operations of banks, is very valuable.’
Key clients
BlackRock Investment Management
Aprila Bank ASA
Axactor ASA
Telenor ASA
Bank2 ASA
Alimenation Couche-Tard Inc.
Aider Konsern
Santander Consumer Bank AS
Pareto ASA
Carnegie AS
Work highlights
- Advised Axactor ASA on its €545m refinancing spanning seven jurisdictions.
- Advised Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. on the Norwegian law aspects of its successful RCF increase.
- Advised Raufoss Development AS on its successful refinancing of existing credit facilities.
Norway > Capital markets Tier 2
Routinely instructed by clients to advise on the full range of capital markets transactions, the team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS handles high-value IPOs, bond issuances, private placements, and public takeovers for clients in the energy, technology, aquaculture and real estate sectors. Cornelius Sogn Ness leads the team and handles both equity and debt capital markets work, including public M&A and IPOs. He is ably assisted by Ragnar Gundersen Koffeld, who acts for domestic and international financial sector clients on equity capital markets transactions.Practice head(s):
Cornelius Sogn Ness
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Norsk Hydro ASA
Axactor SE
ABL Group ASA
Kople AS
Lumi Gruppen AS
Norcod
Gigante Salmon AS
Biofish Holding AS
Hydro Rein AS
Fastighets AB Balder
Ryde Technology AS
Work highlights
- Advised Lumi Gruppen AS on its NOK175m private placement and subsequent offering.
- Advised Norsun AS on a highly complex financial restructuring and subsequent offering.
- Advised Norcod AS on a NOK195m private placement and subsequent offering.
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The corporate and M&A practice at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has ‘a great team with a good mix of commitment, competencies, structure and motivation‘, with sector-specific expertise in the energy, aquaculture and technology spaces. Practice head Bjørn Olav Torpp is a highly experienced M&A lawyer who specialises in cross-border and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures. The group also includes Preben Brecke, who advises on private equity mandates, and the ‘great‘ Kjetil Hardeng, who advises domestic and foreign clients on transactions and corporate projects. Bård Sandstad, who has extensive experience in handling cross-border transactions and advising international investors in the offshore and energy sectors, is also a key practitioner.Practice head(s):
Bjørn Olav Torpp
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Seniority and good understanding of tasks.’
‘The team we have been working with is characterised by strong commitment to the case and the target, very energetic approach to the process and us as the client, and great loyalty to their legal responsibilities and code of conduct. A great team with a good mix of commitment, competencies, structure and motivation.’
‘To the point, efficient, and great commercial understanding – delivering high-quality advice.’
‘Great availability and abilities with a one-stop shop for M&A. Great commercial understanding and very service minded.’
‘The M&A team at Haavind was competent, to the point and gave business-oriented advice. They were responsive and very agreeable to work with.’
‘Kjetil Hardeng is great.’
‘The team of Bjørn Olav Torpp handles mid-market deals very well and can be recommended.’
Key clients
Telenor
TechnipFMC
BlackRock
Norsun
TechnipEnergies
Equinor Venture
Billerud AB
Statskog
Vardar AS
Statkraft
Arctic Securities
Fontavis
Gjensidige Forsikring
Work highlights
- Assisted Statskog (wholly owned by the Norwegian government) with the acquisition of one of Norway’s largest privately owned properties, held by AS Meraker Brug.
- Assisted Glitre-owner Vardar in connection with the merger between Glitre Energi and Agder Energi.
- Acted as lead adviser to FSN Capital V in connection with the sale of Mørenot to Hampidjan hf, a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Iceland.
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS assists with the full range of insolvency and distressed situations in a manner that is ‘efficient, hands-on and client oriented’. ‘Very skilled‘ practice head Ellen Schult Ulriksen is an insolvency specialist with particular expertise in restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings and creditor negotiations. Hans-Christian Donjem leads the banking and finance team at the firm, and is also active in the restructuring and insolvency space. Other notable practitioners include the ‘up-and coming and highly skillful‘ Karianne Evje Skiaker, who is frequently appointed as trustee of bankruptcy estates; and Christoffer Baisgård, who regularly assists with debt recovery work, debt negotiations and enforcement proceedings.Practice head(s):
Ellen Schult Ulriksen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Haavind is very efficient, hands-on, client oriented and easy to deal with.’
‘Haavind’s team stands out for its high level of expertise within insolvency related matters. They have impressive capacity, always available and fast to turnaround to assist. The team has a great combination of experience and talent.’
‘The team is highly skilled and professional and provides very concise advice and practical solutions.’
‘I know the team, led by Ellen Schult Ulriksen and Karianne Evje Skiaker, as highly skilled and efficient lawyers. It is my impression that Haavind’s restructuring team is one of the very best in the Norwegian market, and that they are highly competent in international work.’
‘Ellen Schult Ulriksen is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
‘Ellen Schult Ulriksen is very skilled within insolvency law, and will always seek to find smart solutions. She is fast to respond, and an expert in providing tailor made, easy to understand solutions to very complex issues.’
‘Karianne Evje Skiaker is an up-and coming and highly skilled lawyer that I have had the pleasure of working with on several insolvency related matters over the last couple of years. She has demonstrated that she is very good at finding good practical solutions in an efficient manner. I recommend her services for anyone searching for a skilled lawyer within her field of expertise.’
‘Karianne Evje Skiaker is very skilled within insolvency law, always hands on. In addition, she has great negotiation skills and always a friendly tone. ’
Key clients
J. Choo Norway AS
Champagneria AS
Agrinos AS
Migaya Retail Norway AS / Picard
Fresher Approach AS / Mor Holding AS / Club Aldri AS
Smestad Arkitektkontor AS / Solsiden Entreprenør AS / Satell Eiendomsutvikling AS
Santander Consumer Bank AS
Nbygg AS
Work highlights
- Handled the complex bankruptcy proceedings of Champagneria AS, a restaurant and bar in Oslo which had to file for bankruptcy in October 2022.
- Handled the forced liquidation of J. Choo Norway AS, the Norwegian subsidiary of the global luxury brand Jimmy Choo.
Norway > EU and competition Tier 3
Acting for clients in the technology and renewables industries, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS’ fields a ‘highly skilled and hardworking’ team with expertise in merger control issues, follow-on damages litigation, and state aid matters. Simen Klevstrand, who is ‘highly skilled in all aspects of the competition law field’, oversees the practice and takes point on merger control cases in the technology industry. He is supported by a strong team of associates, including the ‘bright-minded’ Gaute Bergstrøm and Marianne Henne Møller, who handles abuse of dominance matters.Practice head(s):
Simen Klevstrand
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A tight, highly skilled and hardworking team of competition law experts. Particularly service-minded and easy to work with.’
‘Simon Klevstrand – Highly skilled in all aspects of the competition law field. Very good at pinpointing all relevant aspects and considerations when providing advice, thereby ensuring the best possible basis for decision-making.’
‘Gaute Bergstrøm – Bright-minded, calm, always on top of the matter at hand. Convincing both as adviser and litigator.’
‘Marianne Henne Møller – Completes the team perfectly. Always keeps track of the details.’
‘Very quick, very pragmatic, real experts.’
‘Simen Klevstrand: Super responsive, friendly, great to work with.’
‘I have worked primarily with Simen Klevstrand and working with him has been a pleasure. He is consistently responsive, strategic and with a good eye for the big picture.’
Key clients
NorgesGruppen
Posten Norge
Norsk Hydro
NBF
Helse Sør-Øst HF
FSN Capital Partners
Recharge
Renewables Norway
Sjømat Norge
OBOS
Norsk Industri
Work highlights
- Representing Posten Norge in the first cartel damages claim ever litigated before Norwegian courts, against European truck manufacturers fined by the EU Commission in 2016.
- Acting for a Norwegian salmon farming company in the European Commission’s ongoing cartel investigation.
- Advised Netsecurity, a Norwegian tech company specialist in IT security, on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of its competitor Data Equipment AS, and handled the merger filing to the Norwegian Competition Authority.
Norway > Tax Tier 3
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has ‘expertise, engagement and profound knowledge of tax rules,‘ and is particularly strong in corporate tax and VAT advice. Practice head Espen Nordbø is a tax specialist with extensive knowledge in a wide range of tax issues, including corporate and international tax, as well as being ‘hands on and pleasant to work with’. The team also includes highly experienced tax litigator Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim, Celine Charlotte Holm-Salvesen, who focuses on corporate tax issues relating to transactions and corporate reorganisations, and VAT specialist Jacob Mjelde, who joined from Wiersholm in mid-2023.Practice head(s):
Espen Nordbø
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I would highlight the expertise, engagement and profound knowledge of tax rules that allow them to properly evaluate any situation and provide solutions to any matter.’
‘Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has a wide range of expertise. The good collaboration among different departments accelerates the process and allows them to give proper advice in a timely manner.’
‘It is always easy to get in touch with the lawyers in Haavind. They are good at informing about upcoming laws and changed practices. I find that they are commercial in their mindset and they always put the customer in focus.’
‘Haavind delivers high-quality professional work, and I will continue to recommend Haavind. When I reach out to them, I find the team to be not only professional but also welcoming and pleasant. They are a high-end law firm, but still manage to have a down to earth attitude and are easy to talk to.’
‘Espen Nordbø is hands on and pleasant to work with.’
‘Espen Nordbø has a broad expertise, a good all rounder.’
‘The specific lawyer I worked with had a high degree of competence in his area, like others I have dealt with at Haavind, he was available for questions and feedback and for deliberation when needed. His understanding of decorum and human behaviour, which was also needed for this task, is also something that needs to be mentioned. All in all I was very satisfied with the work done.’
‘Espen Nordbø is quick to understand the problems, is careful and good at explaining the solutions to the problems. In addition, he is a jovial and pleasant lawyer.’
Key clients
BlackRock Inc
Telenor Group ASA
Teledyne Inc
Santander Consumer Bank AS
Eramet Group
Statskog SF
Nova Sea AS
Hafslund ECO
The Norwegian Seafood Federation
Indra Sistemas SA
Elkem ASA
Storebrand ASA
Norsk Hydro ASA
Acciona Ghella Joint Venture
Renewables Norway
The Norwegian Red Cross
SICK AG
Eolus Vind AB
Euclid Transactional
Bloomberg Inc
Takeda AS
Work highlights
- Advised a Chinese listed tech company on the dissolution of its Norwegian intra-group financing company which operated through a Malta branch, covering issues under the US-Norway tax treaty, US-Malta tax treaty, attribution of income, transfer pricing, tax treatment of currency hedging, tax structuring of cash distributions Malta-Norway-Hong Kong, substance requirements, exposures related to potential changes in Norwegian tax law, and impact of ATAD-3 and other BEPS-measures.
- Representing the Norwegian Red Cross in tax litigation against the State in a case concerning the delineation between tax-exempt non-profit activity and taxable business operation.
- Advised Nova Sea AS on how to restructure its operations to adapt to a new tax regime.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS > Firm Profile
The firm: Haavind is one of Norway’s leading law firms, delivering strategic and legal advice and services in all aspects of commercial law. Haavind is a full-service law firm with several of the largest companies in Norway, as well as public sector, as customers.
Haavind is a natural choice for organisations undergoing change and digital transformation. We work systematically to stay ahead of the game, by understanding trends and new technology and translate this into risks, challenges and opportunities for our customers. Our lawyers find great motivation in finding good solutions and working hard to ensure relevance, quality and efficiency in their deliveries.
We have experience in advising and working with organisations actively contributing to sustainable development. Haavind is legal partner to several large, international companies with a strong focus on ESG and the UN’s sustainability goals.
In our CSR-policy, care for both local stakeholders and some of society’s weaker groups is important to us, and we actively engage with, and support two initiatives from Kirkens Bymisjon; Gatejuristen and Barnas Jurist.
We value working with companies addressing the challenges of a more sustainable future, and add value by aligning our legal and industrial competence with dynamic project management and increased use of technology, to contribute to meeting our customers’ sustainability goals.
Areas of practice
Banking and finance: An expert group with extensive experience from working on both the lending and the borrowing side of acquisition- and group financing. The team assists lenders, borrowers, issuers, insurance providers, managers and other parties with the legal framework of all types of financial transactions including syndicated financing of real estate, ships, rigs and airplanes, comprehensive and tailor-made acquisition and project financing, bond loans, corporate financing, leasing, financial restructuring, derivatives and long term power purchase agreements.
We regularly represent companies in their day-to-day financing and re- financing, financial institutions and private equity firms on their acquisition financing. In addition to supporting Haavind’s many clients with their diverse financing needs, the group is focusing on building long term relationships with corporate clients and financial institutions with emphasis on partner attention, efficiency and thoroughness.
Capital markets: The team of legal experts covers all areas of capital market transactions and has advised on many of the most comprehensive transactions on the Norwegian stock exchange to date.
We act as legal advisors to a number of listed companies and investors on the handling of inside information and disclosure and notification requirements, and assist securities firms, mutual funds and private equity funds on regulatory matters.
Commercial, corporate and M&A: Haavind has a strong and experienced corporate M&A team who work full time with transactions, both public and private. In addition, we have several partners that focus on sector specific transactions and corporate mandates.
Energy M&A forms an essential part of Haavind’s full service offering towards the energy/electricity sector, with a broad offering of M&A work in solar, wind and hydro.
Technology M&A is based on our strong position within the IT and software sector and the skills needed to advise on M&A and business transformation in the new digital economy. Haavind has participated in many of the M&A processes within the Tech sector in the last few years, and has established itself as leading within software and technology deals.
Oil and offshore M&A is a key area for Haavind, and we have become a significant player within Oil and offshore M&A work, clearly putting Haavind in the frontline of advisors on Corporate M&A mandates within the Oil and offshore industry.
Construction: Being among the most respected lawyers in their field, our team has given legal advice and assisted on a number of the largest infrastructure projects in Norway. The cross-functional team of skilled and experienced lawyers offer a combination of excellent legal knowledge and deep sector- specific insight to find the best solutions for our customers and their businesses.
We assist our customers with: drafting and quality assurance of contracts, negotiations, organization of collaborations/joint ventures, advice during the entire project execution phase, settlement negotiations, dispute resolution (mitigation, arbitration and litigation). Haavind’s strong professional expertise is further illustrated by our involvement in the development of industry standards.
Dispute resolution: One of Norway’s strongest teams in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, with one of the highest numbers of lawyers licensed to litigate before the Supreme Court. A significant part of our business is dispute resolution, both for national courts and international arbitrations. In recent years, we have litigated more than 10 % of all civil cases for the Norwegian Supreme Court.
In hearings, we combine our expertise within dispute resolution with our specialized legal expertise and industry sector knowledge to achieve the best possible results. With background as judges, both in the District Courts and Courts of Appeal, as well as in arbitration, the diversity and cooperation between the lawyers brings a multi-skilled approach that enables us to solve complex disputes in the best way possible.
EU and competition: Our EU and competition law team assists Norwegian and international businesses within all areas of competition law, including state aid rules. We work closely with leading players across a range of industries to find solutions that enable them reach their business objectives within the limitations posed by competition rules.
We have one of the country’s largest and leading public procurement teams. Our team has extensive experience in assisting in all stages of procurement processes, meeting all needs for procurement regulation advisory. Our lawyers assist with preparation of tenders, assessment of the competition, including the requirements, evaluation of the tenders and award, as well as assistance in complaint handling for the customer, the Public Procurement Complaints Board and the courts.
Electricity and renewable energy: Haavind is a full-service law firm for the renewable energy sector, with a very strong team within regulatory matters and litigation, as well as providing legal services in some of the largest transactions within the Norwegian energy sector.
We combine our extensive energy competence with the work of our leading legal teams, to act as legal providers and advisors to complex and extensive power projects. Our extensive experience with the renewable sector, includes a substantial network among the important stakeholders, including the energy authorities, as many have practical experience from working for public entities, such as the Attorney General and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Employment: Employment and pension law is historically and strategically, a key area to Haavind’s legal services. In both number and areas of expertise, we are considered one of the largest and highly regarded legal professional environments in Norway.
We have a long tradition with management and HR support for large and complex organizations, both domestic and internationally. Our lawyers add value to clients’ reorganisations, transfers of undertaking, outsourcings, dispute resolutions (both litigation and arbitration), compensation and benefits-programs, performance management, whistle blowing and investigations, collective bargaining issues and corporate governance matters in the borderline between employment law and corporate law.
Our specific understanding of both the organization and business model of large companies have made it possible to provide valuable tailor-made input and cost efficient services.
Insolvency and corporate recovery: Our restructuring and insolvency group has considerable experience and expertise from both sides of the table, be it as a representative of public, financial, industrial mortgage secured or unsecured creditors in both restructuring and major bankruptcies, as a debtor (the company board) or as a trustee with extensive cooperation with mortgagees.
Our experienced lawyers advise on all aspects of insolvency, including debt negotiations and restructuring, creditor representation and board liability issues and litigation. The firm also acts on appointments from Oslo bankruptcy and probate court.
Intellectual property: Haavind’s strong tech-practice is one of the largest in Norway and stands out from the rest by its prevailing status in the largest projects in the high-end IP and technology segment. Our lawyers serve as strategic advisors to several large companies where central parts of their business is governed by IP.
Our lawyers have a strong reputation for their expertise in handling major IP litigations. We regularly combine specialists from our IP group and litigation group in tailor- made litigation teams. Several of our litigators have substantial experience and knowledge within particular areas of IP, and cooperate closely with our IP specialists.
Offshore construction and shipbuilding: the team consists of lawyers with extensive experience in drafting contracts, negotiations, joint ventures, and legal aspects related to project execution, as well as arbitration and litigation of complex disputes, all with an understanding of how to operate in the international arena.
With Haavind’s long tradition of contributing to the standardisation of industry terms and conditions it has the very best basis for advising the industry on matters related to contracting and project execution on NCS.
Oil and gas: the team covers all areas of required legal services for the oil and gas industry. The team has particular experience with various offshore and onshore development projects, dispute resolution, HR-related matters and transactions within the oil and gas industry.
Real estate: With the largest legal real estate team in Norway, we cover all areas of the law and give quality advice on the entire process of property development and transactions. Our lawyers have extensive experience with complex property development projects, working as a team to minimize risk and create predictable frameworks for businesses.
Our team is recognized for leading market and legal knowledge, combining commercial insight with legal expertise. Having assisted Norwegian and overseas market players in several of Norway’s largest transactions, our skilled lawyers have valuable experience and market understanding. We are considered a key player by international investors and work in cross-functional teams to give business and legal advice of high value.
Tax: Haavind is the firm that, over time, has litigated the most number of tax cases for Norwegian courts. Our tax team is renowned for its deep involvement in high-value transactions where tax is a critical factor, its strong position in tax litigation and particular standing as VAT specialists.
The experienced team of lawyers have a proven track record across most industries, as well as areas of taxes and duties. We work seamlessly with most of our legal experts in corporate M&A, real estate, renewable energy and employment and pensions.
TMT: Haavind has one of the largest and most reputable TMT teams in Norway, delivering on the full range of legal services on digital transformation. We assist customers in the procurement of necessary IT capabilities by the purchase of software licenses, cloud services, software development, development of applications, operating and management services.
Customers include Norwegian “blue chip” companies and the largest IT vendors. Our lawyers give legal and strategic advice to industries undergoing change, whether it applies to new solutions or services or change as a result of the digital processes many sectors are experiencing.
Our experts have considerable experience with relevant regulatory issues, and the challenges related to using new types of services on dated legislation. Our leading lawyers have all worked in large technology businesses, and in such roles worked closely on technical, operational and commercial decision makers in these businesses. This gives our team a unique combination of legal expertise, insight and understanding of the business drivers. This expertise is valued by our customers, and many of our lawyers are strategic and management advisors as well as legal advisors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Aquaculture and Fisheries | Bjørn Sørgård | b.sorgard@haavind.no | |
Banking and finance | Hans-Christian Donjem | h-c.donjem@haavind.no | |
Capital markets | Cornelius Sogn Ness | c.ness@haavind.no | |
Commercial, corporate and M&A | Kjetil Hardeng | k.hardeng@haavind.no | |
Construction | Johnny Johansen | j.johansen@haavind.no | |
Dispute resolution | Henning Nordtvedt | h.nordtvedt@haavind.no | |
EU and competition | Simen Klevstrand | s.klevstrand@haavind.no | |
Electricity and renewable energy | Aksel S Tannum | a.tannum@haavind.no | |
Employment | Pål Kvernaas | p.kvernaas@haavind.no | |
Insolvency and corporate recovery | Ellen Schult Ulriksen | e.ulriksen@haavind.no | |
Intellectual property | Vebjørn Iversen | v.iversen@haavind.no | |
Offshore construction and shipbuilding | Mikal Brøndmo | m.brondmo@haavind.no | |
Oil and gas | Bård Sandstad | b.sandstad@haavind.no | |
Public Procurement | Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim | g.fjellheim@haavind.no | |
Real estate | Herman Roksund | h.roksund@haavind.no | |
Tax | Espen Nordbø | e.nordbo@haavind.no | |
TMT | Leif Eirik Thrane | l.thrane@haavind.no |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Rasmus Asbjørnsen | With more than 25 years of experience, Partner Rasmus is one of… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Bernt | Partner Andreas Bernt advises companies within the media and technology sectors, and… | View Profile | |
Mr Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik | Partner Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik is a respected leader in his fields… | View Profile | |
Mr Håkon Bleken | Partner Håkon Bleken has extensive experience representing clients in litigation and arbitration… | View Profile | |
Mr Preben Brecke | Partner Preben Brecke is the Managing Partner of Haavind and the head… | View Profile | |
Mr Mikal Brøndmo | Mikal Brøndmo specialises in arbitration and litigation, with a special focus on… | View Profile | |
Mr Nils Flesland Bull | Partner Nils Flesland Bull heads the indirect tax group of Haavind’s tax… | View Profile | |
Mr Arne Byberg | Partner Arne Byberg specialises in technology, media and IPR and is one… | View Profile | |
Mr Hans-Christian Donjem | Partner Hans-Christian Donjem is head of Haavind’s banking & finance practice team.… | View Profile | |
Mr Goud Fjellheim | Partner Goud Fjellheim specialises in litigation, public procurement and contractual law and… | View Profile | |
Mr Sten Foyn | Partner Sten Foyn is head of the employment law expert group of… | View Profile | |
Mrs Kari Gimmingsrud | Kari Gimmingsrud is head of the Technology, Media and IPR practice and… | View Profile | |
Mr Kjetil Hardeng | Partner Kjetil Hardeng is head of Haavind’s M&A practice team and his… | View Profile | |
Anne Hesjedal Sending | Anne Hesjedal Sending has extensive experience within litigation, mediation and dispute resolution… | View Profile | |
Mr Vebjørn Krag Iversen | Partner Vebjørn Krag Iversens head of Haavind’s IP practice team and specialises… | View Profile | |
Mr Johnny Johansen | Partner and chair of the board Johnny Johansen is among Norway’s most… | View Profile | |
Ms Ida Espolin Johnson | Partner Ida Espolin Johnson is co-head of Haavind’s fisheries and aquaculture practice… | View Profile | |
Mr Simen Klevstrand | Partner Simen Klevstrand heads Haavind’s EU/EEA & competition law practice team. He… | View Profile | |
Mr Lars Kokkvold | Partner Lars Kokkvold is among the most well-known and respected employment and… | View Profile | |
Mrs Sofie Komissar | Sofie Komissar has ten years of experience as a construction lawyer. She… | View Profile | |
Mr Gaute Krokann | Partner Gaute Krokann is head of Haavind’s labour, employment and corporate governance… | View Profile | |
Mr Pål Kvernaas | Partner Pål Kvernaas is among the most renowned employment and pension law… | View Profile | |
Mr Cornelius Sogn Ness | Partner Cornelius Sogn Ness is the head of Haavind’s capital markets team.… | View Profile | |
Mr Espen Nordbø | Partner Espen Nordbø is head of Haavind’s tax team and a well-respected… | View Profile | |
Mr Henning Nordtvedt | Henning Nordtvedt is the head of Haavind’s Construction department and the Haavind… | View Profile | |
Ms Mari Reitzel Bjerke | Mari specialises in renewable energy, contract law/construction law and litigation, and has… | View Profile | |
Mr Johan Fredrik Remmen | Partner Johan Fredrik Remmen is among the most respected senior figures in… | View Profile | |
Mr Herman Roksund | Partner Herman Roksund is one of our leading partners within real estate… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Rostveit | Partner Andreas Rostveit is among Norway’s most experienced construction and infrastructure lawyers,… | View Profile | |
Mr Bård Sandstad | Bård Sandstad is a Corporate M&A partner, focusing on transactions within the… | View Profile | |
Mr Jøran Sandvik | Partner Jøran Sandvik is one of Norway’s foremost experts in renewable energy… | View Profile | |
Mrs Kari Sigurdsen | Kari Sigurdsen has more than 15 years of experience within litigation and… | View Profile | |
Karianne Evje Skiaker | Karianne Evje Skiaker is part of Haavind’s restructuring and insolvency team. In… | View Profile | |
Mr Bjørn Sørgård | Partner Bjørn Sørgård is co-head of Haavind’s fisheries and aquaculture practice team… | View Profile | |
Mr Christopher Sveen | Partner Christopher L Sveen is a trusted advisor to the oil- and… | View Profile | |
Mr Aksel Tannum | Partner Aksel Tannum is the head of Haavind’s renewable energy team and… | View Profile | |
Mr Leif Eirik Thrane | Partner Leif Eirik Thrane is head of Haavind’s TMT practice team and… | View Profile | |
Mr Erling Timm | With more than 20 years of experience, Partner Erling Timm is a… | View Profile | |
Mr Bjørn Olav Torpp | Bjørn Olav Torpp serves as head of Haavind’s corporate practice. He specializes… | View Profile | |
Ms Ellen Schult Ulriksen | Partner Ellen Schult Ulriksen heads Haavind’s restructuring and insolvency practice team. Ulriksen… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 150Languages
English French German Italian the Scandinavian languages- Construction
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Energy
- Fishing and aquaculture
- Intellectual property
- Offshore construction and shipbuilding
- Public procurement
- Real estate
- TMT