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Agathe Løwenborg

Partner. Løwenborg specialises in employment law and primarily assists employers with advice, inquiries, negotiations and procedures relating to dismissals and redundancies, restructuring and business takeovers. She helps employers and managers in connection with employees who, for whatever reason, are not performing in their current position and in connection with non-cooperation or workplace environment issues. In recent years, Løwenborg has acquired considerable experience of difficult personnel and whistleblowing cases, and provides guidance in processes relating to employment termination/summary dismissal. She is often involved in the work required after such processes to restore an organisation’s in-house culture and working environment. In her dealings with clients, Løwenborg is keen to view cases in a broader context, which makes her a highly valued advisor. She places great emphasis on working closely together to create solutions that are good today and in the long term. She keeps clients constantly updated, has a fast response time and delivers to a high professional standard. Løwenborg serves on the Employment Law Committee of the Center for Continuing Legal Education (Juristenes Utdanningssenter – JUS). She has contributed to two books tailored to the needs of the public sector: as one of two authors of the annotated edition of the Civil Service Act (statsansatteloven) published by Universitetsforlaget, and as a contributor to the revised edition of the book Restructuring and Downsizing in the Public Sector (Omstilling og nedbemanning i statlig sector).

Aleksander Dypvik Myklebust

Senior Lawyer. Myklebust advises on the regulatory and commercial framework on electricity and petroleum, internationally and domestically. He has long experience from Norwegian politics inter alia as adviser in Parliament. Investigations and parliamentary inquiries and hearings are among his areas of expertise. Myklebust is specialized in cross-border energy law and international law, including international investment law (BITs and IIAs) and general trade law. At Arntzen de Besche, Myklebust has worked and advised on a range of international energy projects. He has advised extensively governments and companies in emerging markets in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Myklebust has also advised participants on the Norwegian Continental Shelf on all aspects of petroleum operations. Myklebust also works on WTO law, EU/EEA law, environmental law, the Energy Charter Treaty, and on compliance and anti-corruption. Myklebust further advises Norwegian and foreign clients on public international law aspects of ongoing cross-border infrastructure projects, including electricity and natural gas interconnectors. With his combination of legal expertise and experience from high level politics, Myklebust is particularly well-suited for operating in the complex context of cross-border energy projects, including emerging markets and politically challenging environments.

Alexander Plows

Partner. Alex is a partner in the firm’s insurance team and assists insurers and reinsurers on a range of issues from claims and coverage disputes to regulatory issues and the development of policy wordings. His expertise includes assisting insurers on a variety of insurance products including financial lines, professional liability (including FIPI), directors’ and officers’ liability, comprehensive crime, warranty and indemnity and cyber insurances. He has assisted insurers and reinsurers in resolving some of Norway’s largest insurance and reinsurance claims in recent years. Alex has extensive experience of dispute resolution and frequently represents insurers and reinsurers in complex and often multi-jurisdictional arbitrations and litigations. He has also acted for banks and financial institutions, energy and oil and gas companies in arbitrations under a variety of institutional rules as well as domestic, ad hoc arbitrations and in court proceedings. He is frequently asked to act as an arbitrator. Alex is ranked as a Leading Individual in insurance by the Legal 500 and for dispute resolution by Chambers Global as a foreign law expert. He is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association’s Insurance Law Committee.

Anders Rødland

Parnter. Rødland is the Head of our office in Stavanger. He has extensive experience in advising national and international companies and government and regulatory authorities within the energy sector, especially oil and gas. He advises particularly on matters relating to M&A transactions, company law, commercial contract law and regulatory matters in the upstream oil and gas supply chain, including dispute resolution. Since 2001, Rødland has assisted in the sale of shareholdings and business enterprises, and acted as the primary advisor on many of the largest and most complex transactions on the Norwegian continental shelf. He has assisted companies such as Edison, Hess, E.ON and Marathon with the sale of their Norwegian operations, and with a wide range of acquisition projects. Rødland is passionate about his clients’ interests and knows the sector well. Through his combination of experience, curiosity and interest, he has gained a deep understanding of the economic and technical aspects, in addition to the legal and regulatory side. This has made him a highly valued strategic advisor for his clients.

Anders Dyrseth

Partner. Dyrseth specialises in private and public law matters relating to real property. He has considerable experience of cases involving the Planning and Building Act, expropriation, easements and tenancy issues. He has extensive experience in the field of building contracts and construction processes, where he assists both property owners and contractors. In addition, he has many years’ experience of advising the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Anders has extensive experience with respect to the buying and selling of both real property and business enterprises. He serves on the boards of several companies and foundations, and chairs the board of the listed  property company KMC Properties ASA. Having been an attorney for almost 30 years, Anders has experience of all types of cases relating to real property. As a consultant with Norway’s Parliamentary Ombud for Scrutiny of the Public Administration, he has also handled legal issues relating to public administration, particularly from the local government sector. He is an experienced and trusted advisor for several major players in the property and aquaculture sectors.

Andreas Nordby

Partner. Nordby is an experienced and highly skilled court advocate. He was granted leave to appear as an advocate before the Norwegian Supreme Court in 2019. He has particular experience of disputes relating to the law of torts, contract law, company law and intellectual property law. He has authored several articles on civil procedure and arbitration, and has also co-authored an annotated edition of the Dispute Act’s provisions concerning class action suits. Although Nordby relishes representing clients in court, he is equally aware that many disputes should be settled out of court. Nordby has acted as a trusted advisor to clients in a wide range of business sectors, such as IT, technology and food production as well as the media and entertainment industries. He has extensive experience of contract negotiation and framing, and he is a sought-after advisor in more complex business agreements. Nordby also has broad analytical experience and is often asked to assess how “good” a case is or provide a second opinion, for example in connection with decisions on whether to appeal. For Nordby, thorough preparation and risk assessment are crucial in his role as advisor, and the advice he gives is effective and pragmatic with respect to each client’s specific needs.

Atle Stensrud

Specialist Counsel. Stensrud assists Norwegian and international companies, banks and financial institutions with a variety of transactions, advice and documentation relating to financing and associated areas of the law, with the main emphasis on bank loans, bond loans and restructuring processes. Stensrud has particular experience of various financing transactions in the aviation sector and oil and gas industry.

Bendik Misund Nedberg

Senior Associate. Nedberg assists Norwegian and foreign clients with various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiations and general business law counselling. He possesses broad expertise within contract law, law of damages and insurance law, and has been involved in several extensive and complex disputes before the courts. Nedberg has inter alia represented the claimant in a major directors’ and officers’ liability dispute complex against a now-defunct company group’s former board members and their insurers. Within insurance, Nedberg’s assistance includes assessment of cover and handling of disputes regarding D&O insurance. Nedberg has also experience in using digital forensics to streamline dispute management processes.

Berit Svensli Solseth

Partner. Solseth has broad experience as a strategic advisor and litigator in public law matters. She was a judge/assistant chief judge for almost 15 years and has more than ten years of experience as a lawyer. She has also been the chief legal counsel of the Trondheim municipality. Solseth has a particularly good understanding of how legal disputes find their solution in the court system. She has extensive experience in matters relating to compulsory acquisition of real property and compensation, as well as the exercise of public authority under the Planning and Building Act and other public legislation. She has considerable experience from the restructuring of public sector activities, in particular public companies carrying out economic activity. Solseth's role in such processes is to ensure compliance with the rules on state aid, public procurement and other matters of administrative law. With a high degree of accessibility, Solseth provides assistance in all administrative law matters without any delays and disruptions to the client’s decision-making processes. She will safeguard the legal position of the client with a good understanding of the company's external conditions and strategic goals. Solseth is an experienced speaker. In addition to civil procedure, her lectures has in recent years focused on public procedural rules and the rules on publicity and transparency.

Christopher Hestnes

Partner. Hestnes provides day-to-day advice to clients needing expertise in the fields of intellectual property law, technology, IT, media and marketing. His assistance encompasses the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property and industrial rights, such as copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and protection from knockoff/counterfeit products. He assists with the framing and negotiation of licensing and technology contracts and the framing of contracts for R&D projects, as well as providing advice on compliance issues and day-to-day media and marketing activities. Hestnes has also assisted clients in major dispute proceedings and complex negotiations relating to intellectual property rights and IT projects. Hestnes is well-versed in the business sectors he assists, and understands his customers’ needs and commercial drivers. This makes him an excellent strategic advisor for his clients.

Eilif Koch

Partner. Koch provides assistance in the areas of property law, company law and contract law. He works mainly on cases relating to transactions and the establishment and restructuring of companies, tax law issues and the financing of real estate projects, property development, planning and building law, tenancy issues and dispute resolution. Koch has leave to appear as an advocate before the Norwegian Supreme Court. Koch assists major players, such as traditional property companies, property developers and financial investors, as well as various syndicates and joint ventures, providing them with specialist legal expertise in the field of property development and real estate projects. He has extensive experience of different partnership models, shareholder agreements and models for collaboration between financial and industrial entities. As an advisor, Koch is keen to find win-win solutions for the parties involved. He is an excellent strategic sparring partner for his clients, who value his pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

Eivind Landmark Tandrevold

Partner. Landmark Tandrevold helps clients to manage risk and resolve disputes, mainly within the fields of contract, company, tort and insurance law. He has a proven and varied track record covering a wide range of business sectors. Landmark Tandrevold has extensive experience acting in complex professional liability disputes, transaction-related claims and insurance cases. In addition, he frequently assists clients with cross-border matters and is regularly instructed in cross-border litigation and international arbitration proceedings. Landmark Tandrevold also advises litigation funders and claimants with disputes funding options and regulatory matters. Landmark Tandrevold focuses on providing clear, no-nonsense advice. He is recognized by clients for being a persistent litigator, when necessary, but also for promoting resolution where possible. Landmark Tandrevold also brings a strong track record in using digital forensics and analytics tools to streamline dispute management processes.

Erlend Husebye Haug

Senior Associate. Husebye Haug works mainly with real property rights, company law and contract law. He primarily assists clients with purchase and sale of commercial properties, and tenancy.

Erlend L. Solberg

Partner. Solberg works in the fields of real property, shipping and the power industry, where he assists clients on contract law, dispute resolution, transactions and company law matters. He has assisted in a number of transactions involving business enterprises, real property and ships, in connection with which has also undertaken due diligence assignments. He has many years’ experience of assisting venture capital companies. In recent years, he has been involved in the negotiation of several contracts for the procurement and operation of wind turbines. A substantial portion of Solberg’s work involves projects encompassing large and complex contracts, particularly associated with the power industry and shipping. He has gained extensive experience of international standard contracts, such as various FIDIC standards, Kolemo and Kolemini, as well as BIMCO contracts. Solberg works extensively with the negotiation, development and framing of contracts. For example, he played a key role in the development of Nye Veier’s Norwegian integrated project delivery (IPD) contract. He also played a key role in the development of the first IPD contract in Norway, in connection with the construction of Vestfold Hospital, also called the Tønsberg Project. Solberg is a highly skilled lawyer and an efficient case manager. He is an experienced and capable project manager with the capacity to handle a substantial caseload.

Eyvind Sandvik

Partner. Sandvik assists clients primarily with matters relating to tax law, including ordinary corporation tax, international tax law, VAT and transactions. He has worked in the field of Norwegian and international tax law for more than 15 years. Much of his work involves advising on transaction law and restructuring, as well as on the choice of transaction structure, financing and earn-out models. He has a broad network of international lawyers and tax advisors, and regularly assists Norwegian enterprises wishing to expand into other countries, either through the establishment of new operations or transactions. He has extensive tax advisory experience relating to the establishment of executive incentive schemes, reinvestments and buy-out transactions. In addition to tax matters, he is often asked to advise on tax and accounting law questions relating to transactions and restructuring processes. Sandvik’s extensive tax law experience makes him a sought-after strategic advisor for his clients. He is particularly appreciated for his expertise in the area of international tax planning. Sandvik serves on the Norwegian Bar Association’s tax law committee, and lectures regularly on tax-related topics.

Frida May Behrens

Senior Lawyer. Behrens works mainly with public procurement and competition law, as well as general EU/EEA law. She assists national and international clients, as well as Norwegian public authorities, in participating in or carrying out procurement processes. The bulk of Behrens’ clients are on the supplier side. She assists with quality review of bids, review of tender documents, and in negotiations and tender evaluations, in addition to assistance in complaints and access to file processes before the public authorities, the Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement (KOFA) and Norwegian courts. Behrens assists national and international clients across the whole range of competition law issues, including notification of concentrations to the Norwegian Competition Authority. Her particular area of focus is anti-competitive collusions and abuses of dominance. In addition to examinations and assessments of potential anti-competitive conduct, she has assisted in several competition law cases brought before the Norwegian courts. Behrens is a dedicated advisor with a commercial understanding who is keen to give her clients concise and practical advices.

Frode Martin Toftevåg

Partner. Toftevåg is head of Arntzen de Besche´s Employment and Pensions practice and has comprehensive experience with national and international labour law, dispute resolution and pensions. Toftevåg is legal counsel to several Norwegian and international companies, employers’ associations and public sector institutions. He has previously worked in the employment law department of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) and has considerable experience as an advisor to unionized companies. Toftevåg is co-author to one of the legal commentaries on the Norwegian Labour Disputes Act (“Arbeidstvistloven”).

Gro Amdal

Partner. Amdal has more than 26 years of experience within procurement law and is among Norway’s leading experts within this field. Amdal provides advice to clients in all stages of the procurement process and has in-depth knowledge of the Norwegian rules and regulations regarding public procurement, as well as the EU Directives on public procurement. She also has extensive experience within construction law. By holding several directorships and key positions, Amdal has for a number of years contributed to the legal development within procurement law. The Norwegian Government appointed Amdal member of the Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement for 8 consecutive years (2011-2019). She was also member of the Commission appointed by the Norwegian Government to propose new national rules on public procurement.

Hanna Lundeberg Raanes

Associate. Hanna Lundeberg Raanes works with public procurement, competition law, and construction law, with a special focus on dispute resolution. Hanna has within a short period of time, Hanna has worked with a number of procurement law issues in several industries, including the automotive industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the financing industry and the construction industry. She also has experience in court cases, including interim injunctions and main hearings, concerning i.e. the rejection of suppliers and the cancellation of competitions. Within competition law, Hanna has particular experience related to information exchange and other anti-competitive behavior. She assists in providing general legal advice, in major compliance projects and in cases before the courts. Within construction law, Hanna advises in both business and consumer contracts and has, among other things, worked with cases concerning engineering errors, final settlements and deficiency claims. Hanna rapidly learns the relevant facts of a case, is professionally skilled, and has great commitment. She has a special interest for civil procedure, and her master thesis was on the requirement to specify the demanded evidence in civil proceedings. Hanna also writes articles and gives lectures in the areas of law she works with.

Hans Henrik Kværne

Partner. Kværne primarily assists clients on matters relating to real property rights, company law and contract law. He advises leading actors in the property sector in connection with property transactions and property companies. He has extensive experience with the establishment, structuring and financing of syndicated property projects both in Norway and abroad. In addition, Kværne works on matters relating to the day-to-day management and operation of real property, particularly those relating to tenancy issues, development projects and dispute resolution. On several occasions, he has been appointed as arbitrator, particularly in disputes relating to real property. He also assists in negotiations and the structuring of complex contracts. Kværne is a dedicated advisor, who is keen to learn about and understand each client. He emphasises clear communication and his extensive experience of most property-related issues enables him to quickly find the solutions that best meet his clients’ needs and wishes.

Håvard Bergli

Partner. Bergli has extensive experience as an advisor and legal representative in connection with transactions and property projects. He assists not only with the buying, selling and leasing of commercial property, but also with development projects and other matters relating to commercial property and residential property projects. As well as being an experienced lawyer, he also has experience as a partner and project manager in investment firms and as financial facilitator for syndicated property projects. He therefore has a comprehensive understanding of the legal, financial and commercial aspects of property projects. Bergli regularly assists the country’s largest property companies with structuring, due diligence and contracts relating to property transactions and leasing agreements, as well as providing other advice. Experience from “all sides of the table” means that Bergli has a unique overview and is an important strategic advisor for his clients. With his commercial and pragmatic approach, he is able to grasp the most important elements in each project.

Håvard Sandnes

Managing Partner. Sandnes specialises in employment law and his clients are primarily on the employer’s side in the private sector. He has considerable experience of dispute resolution and in-court advocacy. Sandnes often assists company managements to handle cases that have a major impact on the business. In connection with cases that are being handled at board level, he is often asked to participate in the board’s deliberations. With years of management and board experience, Sandnes is a trusted strategic advisor for his clients. He is keen to give advice that not only clarifies the legal aspects but also fits into the business’s strategic and commercial plans. In his role as advisor, he is analytical and provides clear, straightforward advice in situations of great importance to all those involved. Sandnes is also a popular public speaker.

Ingeborg Moen Borgerud

Partner. Mrs Borgerud is admitted to the Supreme Court in Norway. Borgerud primarily provides legal assistance to several of the major Norwegian companies regarding different labour and pension related issues. She also assists employers and employees with general advice, reports, negotiations and litigation in connection with dismissals, restructurings, separations and transfer of undertakings, equality, harassment etc. As chairperson of the Working Environment Act Committee, she took part in forming the basis for the current Working Environment and Worker’s Protection Act. Borgerud has written a range of technical books and law commentaries.

Jan Olav Aabø

Partner. Jan Olav works on a wide range of contractual and tortious disputes.His diverse background as a litigator/arbitrator, as an in-house General Counsel in a big four accounting firm and his extensive experience within litigation finance has enabled him to combine in-depth legal knowledge with a strong commercial acumen. Jan Olav has particular experience acting for accounting firms and law firms on professional indemnity cases, as well as for D&Os, insurance companies and insolvent estates on disputes arising out of insolvencies.Further, he has considerable experience advising audit firms on regulatory and/or contractual matters. In addition, Jan Olav has comprehensive experience with collective redress and he has co-authored several legal articles regarding the Norwegian class action framework.

Jens Baumann Melberg

Partner. Melberg assists his clients with transactions, financing, establishment of joint ventures, contracts, restructuring, reorganization and shareholder conflicts.

Joar Grimsbu

Partner. He primarily provides legal assistance within the fields of corporate restructuring, debt negotiations and bankruptcy law and has administered several of the largest bankruptcy estates and debt-negotiation processes in Norway. Grimsbu is admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway.

Jon Reidar Gresseth

Partner. Gresseth has extensive experience of complex procurement processes and major commercial fabrication contracts in both the public and private sectors. It is in the combination of these two legal fields that his specialist expertise lies. He has extensive experience of public procurement processes, ICT contracts and major construction projects. In additional to specialist expertise in traditional procurement forms and construction contract models, he has in recent years built up a unique competence with respect to innovative procurement processes and construction contract models. This applies particularly to partnering contracts and integrated project delivery (IPD) contracts. In fact, Gresseth led the AdeB team that drew up the first three IPD contracts in Norway: the Tønsberg Project , Nye Veier AS and the new psychiatric unit at St. Olav’s Hospital in Trondheim. Gresseth has led several major projects that have been both time-critical and complex, and he has ensured that the team executes the assignments on schedule and to a high professional standard. Clients highlight his specialist expertise in the field of construction law and procurement law, and the fact that he sees parallels between different legal areas, which enables him to exploit synergies to provide consistent and precise advice. They also emphasise his clear communication, decisiveness, and ability to work as part of a team.

Karl Rosén

Partner. Rosén assists clients in the financial sector on matters relating to business development, framework conditions, licensing processes, organisation, corporate governance, transactions and disputes. Customers include banks, credit institutions, insurance companies, investment companies andalternative investment fund (AIF) managers. Rosén has in-depth knowledge of financial compliance issues, company law and debt collection law. He is frequently asked to issue legal opinions and perform assessments in these areas. He also has experience as an arbitrator. Rosén’s approach to cases focuses on understanding the various interests in play, quickly recognising the relevant issues, identifying appropriate solutions and taking an active stance on the strategic choices involved, to ensure the best possible outcome for the client. He has published a number of books and articles, and regularly lectures in relevant forums.

Karl Erik Navestad

Partner and Head of the firm's Energy department. Navestad assists clients primarily in the energy and maritime sectors. He has more than 20 years of experience as an adviser for companies in the oil and gas industry, both as in-house lawyer and external attorney. He assists oil companies and suppliers in connection with the negotiation and conclusion of commercial agreements, such as rig agreements, agreements for the sale and transport of oil and gas and JOA and unitisation agreements, and he advises on regulatory matters and assists clients in asset and corporate transactions. Navestad is also active within dispute resolution, mainly in cases relating to oil and gas, offshore construction and shipbuilding. He represents companies in Norwegian and international arbitration cases, and in litigation before Norwegian courts. Navestad advises a number of Norwegian and international clients, including oil companies, offshore shipowners, shipyards and building contractors, as well as aquaculture companies. He is known for his in-depth industrial understanding, good communication skills and ability to provide clear and practical advice on complex legal issues. With specialised expertise in the fields of petroleum law, contract law and offshore construction contracts, Navestad is a sought-after adviser on industrial projects which are carried out within a regulatory framework. During his time at Arntzen de Besche, Navestad has also worked as in-house counsel in TOTAL E&P Norge, Aker Exploration and Lundin Norway.

Kjersti Lerkerød

Partner. Kjersti Lerkerød is specialized within construction law and dispute resolution. Se has extensive experience with contract negotiations, legal assistance in ongoing projects and final account disputes within the building and construction sector. Kjersti has represented clients in both district and appeal courts, and completed and won her first qualifying test case for the Supreme Court in 2022. Kjersti worked as general counsel for construction company Kruse Smith Entreprenør from 2020-2023, and has extensive knowledge of the commercial and technical aspects of the land-based construction industry. Kjersti is regularly used as mediator, both ad hoc and in projects with project integrated mediation (PRIME). Kjersti is ranked as "Promising Talent" in the category Construction Law in Finansavisen's annual lawyer review.

Knut Martinsen

Partner. Martinsen focuses particularly on technology companies and companies with technology as their primary value proposition. He works with companies in all phases of their lifecycle, including startups, companies needing financing – both equity and loan capital – companies undergoing financial restructuring and all forms of exit and sales processes. His experience of the various phases a company undergoes has also given him an in-depth understanding of the different aspects that must be taken into account in each one. In addition to M&A processes, Martinsen has helped clients with all kinds of IT services, from basic service and support to the procurement of advanced IT systems. Martinsen is keen to gain a fundamental understanding of each client’s business and establish good cooperative relations with them. That is why he always keeps an eye on the underlying drivers in every case and tries to highlight the value of good interactions between contract partners rather than focusing exclusively on negotiating tactics. Martinsen is highly service minded and puts the client’s need for fast follow-up high on his list of priorities. He adapts quickly to new situations and is always on hand to provide flexible and effective assistance.

Knut-Marius Sture

Partner. Sture has nearly 40 years’ experience of employment law and advises on all aspects of the employment law field. He has particular expertise in the area of collective employment law and assists companies on matters relating to the establishment and interpretation of collective agreements and related disputes. He has long and wide-ranging experience of representing clients in the ordinary courts of law and the Labour Court of Norway in connection with the entire range of employment law matters. Sture primarily assists industrial, financial, aviation and media companies with major reorganisation and downsizing processes, where he has considerable experience of non-compete clauses. He also has extensive experience of designing incentive and pension schemes. He is often brought in by company boards in connection with the termination and recruitment of CEOs. Sture is a trusted advisor for businesses undergoing major reorganisation processes. He has extensive experience of assisting boards and managements with strategic advice in cases that are highly complex and often have a high media profile.He is keen to provide targeted, correct and cost-effective advice, tailored to each specific situation and each different organisation.

Kurt A. Elvevoll

Partner. Elvevoll has extensive experience from building and construction law and adjacent areas of law such as planning and building law. He has assisted both public and private builders, contractors, consulting engineers and architects. He assists in projects from the competitive phase, through the construction phase, to the final settlement and in the event of disputes before the courts. He has extensive experience in developing contract strategies, quality assurance of contracts, follow-up of construction processes and dispute resolution. He is particularly concerned with good and clear communication during the process. In cases where a dispute arises, he is concerned that the matter is resolved through negotiations as far as possible. Through assistance to public builders, he has gained valuable experience and can provide advice that ensures the interaction between project management, administration and not least politicians.

Lars Horgen Hinze

Partner. Hinze works primarily with M&A, offerings and other equity transactions and advises both Norwegian and international clients. He also has significant experience within asset management and private equity and regularly assists investment firms and private equity players, including in relation to establishment and structuring of investment funds.

Maria B. Tanemsmo

Partner. Tanemsmo offers her M&A expertise to both Norwegian and international clients across various industries, with a particular focus on technology, renewable energy, and aquaculture. Additionally, her proficiency extends to managing equity transactions, private equity – and venture processes.

Marianne Lutterloh Ljones

Senior Lawyer. Ljones has many years’ experience of assisting Norwegian and international clients in both the public and private sectors with a range of issues in the fields of technology, privacy/data protection and employment law. Ljones’ combination of expertise in employment law and privacy/data protection makes her particularly well equipped to understand the links between and importance of the various legislative provisions. She has extensive experience of framing and adjusting contracts and other necessary documentation to employment and data protection regulations. She is also experienced in assessing the roles of data controller and data processor, and making commercial adjustments in this respect. Ljones provides general assistance in connection with various disputes relating to workplace privacy/data protection, in addition to reorganisations and the buying and selling of businesses, products and services. Ljones is quick to familiarise herself with her clients’ needs and is appreciated for both her efficiency and her accommodating and service-minded approach.

Marianne Raa Bjaaland

Partner. For the past decade, Bjaaland has assisted major residential property developers to structure and complete construction projects from the purchasing phase right through to the sale of individual homes. For her, it is important to view the project in its entirety and assess the various risk factors. She is assiduous in her follow-up of cases. Bjaaland takes pains to ensure that her advice is legally well founded and addresses each client’s commercial interests. Bjaaland has built up considerable experience of property structuring, construction contracts, unitisation and use of the housing cooperative model. She has in-depth knowledge of construction contract law and issues relating to property management and operation for both commonhold and cooperative housing associations. For the past ten years, she has undertaken many assignments in the general field of residential property and tenancy law, planning and building law and real estate agency law. She has extensive experience from both the public and private sector. Having previously worked in government administration, she is familiar with political processes, how laws are amended and communication with stakeholders. Bjaaland has also published the book “Real Estate Projects” [Eiendomsprosjekter] and has authored Karnov’s commentary to the Owner-Tenant Act.

Martin Hoff

Senior Associate. Hoff assists Norwegian and international clients with various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiations and general business law counselling. He has a broad understanding of business law matters and civil procedure, having successfully litigated numerous cases relating to contentious insolvency, contract law and tort law before Norwegian courts, as well as matters involving freezing injunctions (Norw.: “arrest”). Hoff has considerable experience in matters relating to contentious insolvency, including preference claims and claims based on transactions at undervalue. Further, he has litigated contractual matters and claims against the Board of Directors pursuant to the Norwegian Limited Liability Companies Act. Moreover, Hoff has substantial experience in freezing injunctions and enforcement throught the Bailiff (Norw.: "Namsmyndighetene”). Hoff holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Bergen and an LL.M. from King’s College London in International Dispute Resolution.

Mira Tengesdal Torstenbø

Partner. Torstenbø specialises in employment law and has over a dozen years’ experience in the field. She has assisted with employment termination processes, summary dismissals, disciplinary actions, working hours arrangements, management prerogative and whistleblowing cases. Mira has assisted numerous clients in connection with orders and financial penalties issued the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority’s. She has extensive experience of collective employment law and regularly assists on questions relating to collective wage agreements. She has worked particularly closely with the energy sector. As a judge and deputy judge in Stavanger District Court, Torstenbø has wide-ranging experience in the area of dispute resolution and has also been a member of Stavanger District Court’s court-appointed mediation team. She has considerable experience of in-court advocacy and is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association’s civil procedure and arbitration committee. She has served as defence counsel and has worked in the field of financial and environmental crime, among others. She also has experience related to corporate penalties. Torstenbø is a dedicated legal advisor, who goes above and beyond to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She is keen to balance the legal aspects of the case with her clients’ commercial interests, which makes her a valued strategic advisor and sparring partner in important business decisions. Torstenbø is also a sought-after public speaker and regularly lectures on both individual and collective employment law for the Norwegian Bar Association, the legal profession’s continuing education provider Advokatenes HR and the Stavanger Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association’s disciplinary committee.

Odd-Harald B. Wasenden

Partner. Wasenden is acknowledged as one of Norway’s foremost legal experts in the field of renewable energy and climate law. He works on a broad front within energy law, contract law, securities trading and stock exchange law and environmental law. He is a Doctor of Laws from the University of Oslo and wrote his doctoral thesis on the energy market. He has over 20 years’ experience as a practising lawyer, with renewable energy as his specialist field. As an advisor to the energy sector, Wasenden has assisted a number of Norwegian and international enterprises on contractual and compliance matters, as well as contact with the authorities, in connection with both transactions and disputes. He also has extensive in-house experience from working at Statnett and Nasdaq. Wasenden has wide-ranging and in-depth knowledge of industry and quickly familiarises himself with the framework conditions applicable to the various cases he works on. He is analytical and is able to see the legal, operational, political and technological perspectives of a case, in order to provide advice that really makes a difference for his clients. Since May 2020, Wasenden has been affiliated with BI Norwegian Business School as an Adjunct Executive in Residence, where he focuses on the Executive Master in Energy Management programme. He regularly publishes academic works of varying sizes on energy and climate law, and is often requested as a public speaker in various forums.

Ole Skeidsvoll Moe

Partner. Skeidsvoll Moe has significant experience as an advisor to the building and construction sector, the energy sector, maritime industries and other industrial operations. He assists both property owners and suppliers with matters relating to contract law, provides project-related advice and helps with dispute resolution. He has experience in advising on all phases of a project, from early involvement in the project’s design, the choice of contract and pricing models, framing the contract, and engaging in the bidding phase, project execution and final settlement, the guarantee phase and dispute resolution. Skeidsvoll Moe places particular emphasis on establishing and following up project risk management tools, in addition to managing compliance risk in connection with international projects and the establishment of businesses abroad. Skeidsvoll Moe is a highly proficient lawyer, with several years of project experience under his belt. Clients highlight his ability to provide reliable and clear-cut advice in complex and hectic situations. With his background, he is a solid sparring partner and advisor in important decision-making processes.

Per A. Dagslet

Partner. With over 25 years of experience of the acquisition and divestment of businesses and equity transactions, Dagslet is one of the longest serving lawyers currently employed at Arntzen de Besche. He has been project manager for several of the larger transactions in which Arntzen de Besche has been engaged as legal advisor. He is ranked as a leading transaction lawyer by rating agencies such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. He has extensive experience of assisting with acquisitions in a number of business sectors, such as energy, technology, fisheries, aquaculture and tourism, as well as the service sector. Dagslet has in-depth knowledge of decision-making processes and structures in major enterprises or business groups. This insight, combined with a firm understanding of the commercial drivers, makes him a strong and inclusive project manager, who is keen to find the short-term and long-term solutions that add value to the transaction. Dagslet is quick to understand his clients’ needs and objectives, and provides clear communication throughout the process. Foreign companies Dagslet has years of experience of assisting foreign companies, including Royal Dutch Shell plc, DCC plc, and international investment/private equity firms, such as Elliot Investment Management LP, TA Associates, Platinum Equity, with their investments in Norwegian businesses.

Reidar Smedsvig

Partner. Reidar has extensive experience of most aspects of commercial law. His main focus is on dispute resolution and litigation, and he has represented clients in a number of major disputes before the ordinary courts of law and arbitration tribunals. He serves a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, offshore and shipping, and construction. Reidar’s dispute resolution practice is concentrated in two main areas. The first is assistance with disputes relating to transactions and company law. Relevant topics here have been settlement of share-based transactions, liability under representations and warranties, and directors’ and management liability in connection with corporate insolvency. The second involves disputes relating to different kinds of delivery, fabrication and construction contracts. Relevant topics here have been rights and obligations relating to variations, final settlement, settlement upon termination, etc. After many years as an advisor in his key focus areas, Reidar has gained considerable experience, which he applies in his dispute resolution work. He has in-depth knowledge of the entire process, from needs analysis and goal specification, via the design of contract structures, the framing and negotiation of contracts to follow-up during and after performance of the contract. This provides him with an exceptionally strong starting point to quickly understand the salient points and provide good advice in dispute situations. His clients appreciate Reidar’s practical and candid advice, and his ability to drill down into the details of a case while maintaining the necessary overall perspective.

Rudi Hamansen

Senior Lawyer. Hamansen mainly works with company law, transactions and general corporate taxation. He has been involved in a number of complex reorganisations and transactions, where the assistance has been planning and implementation, including assessment of company and tax law issues. Furthermore, Rudi assists with dispute resolution before the courts and in appeals to the tax authorities. Hamansen is described as accessible, thorough and solution-oriented by his colleagues and clients.

Rune Haglund

Partner. Haglund primarily provides legal counseling regarding financial institutions, investment banks and other private companies in connection with financing, loan documentation, management, corporate law, transactions, reconstruction and regulations on anti-money laundring. He also assists clients within the division of an inheritance. Haglund holds a number of board positions both as chairman and as a board member for foundations as well as severeal limited companies within the venture business .

Rune Omdahl

Partner. Omdahl works with major Norwegian and international clients on energy-related projects and transactions. With specialist expertise in the areas of petroleum law, contract law and product sales agreements, transport law, company law and international negotiations, he is a sought-after advisor for industrial projects at home and abroad. He also works on financial issues relating to the petroleum sectors and matters relating to financial default. Omdahl has acted as legal advisor on numerous large-scale onshore and offshore projects, including Alvheim, Aasgard, Snøhvit, Mongstad, Kårstø and Dunkirk. He has also assisted on several pipeline projects, such as the establishment of the Vesterled gas pipeline to the UK. In recent years, he has advised on the development of major oil fields, such as Edvard Grieg, Gina Krog and Skarv. He frequently assists with licensing and share transactions involving Norwegian and international energy companies. Omdahl has worked closely with the managements and boards of various companies for over 20 years, which has given him a wealth of commercial, technical and operational insights, in addition to his legal expertise. This makes him a highly valued strategic advisor for his clients, who also appreciate his clear and precise advice.

Rune Njøs Jacobsen

Partner. Njøs Jacobsen has extensive experience of the law of torts and insurance law, having served as legal advisor to Norwegian and international companies, other businesses and private clients. Njøs Jacobsen assists clients with matters relating to tort law, professional liability, directors’ liability and vehicular liability. He is a highly experienced advisor with respect to the framing of insurance terms and conditions, insurance settlements, loss adjustment, legal opinions and in-court advocacy. For many years, he has assisted most of the major non-life insurance companies in Norway, as well as the Norwegian Natural Perils Pool, through legal opinions and work on property damage settlements and recourse claims. He has litigated numerous such cases in court. He also has considerable experience of cases relating to occupational injury insurance and personal injury. A number of the injury cases Njøs Jacobsen has worked on have involved non-Norwegian insurance providers. This applies to cases relating to various forms of building risk and project insurance, and to cases resulting from accidents in the aviation and offshore sectors. As an advisor, Njøs Jacobsen maintains a high standard of professional integrity and works closely with his clients to give them the best possible advice. He is recognised for his ability to handle a large workload and to find solutions in complex cases.

Rune Tjomsås Andersen

Partner. Andersen specialises in tax law and company law and has broad experience in these fields in both the public and private sectors. He has in-depth expertise on petroleum and energy taxes, property tax, general corporate taxation and international tax law. He has worked in the Norwegian Ministry of Finance’s Tax Law Department and has extensive experience of law-making and committee work. Over the past 25 years, Andersen has assisted national and international clients in a variety of business sectors with matters relating to tax and tax law. He works primarily in the field of transactions, mergers and demergers, acquisitions, tax law, transfer pricing, property tax, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, tax administration law and company law. He also regularly assists in cases relating to VAT and special taxes. Andersen regularly accepts assignments to represent clients in cases relating to direct and indirect taxation, property tax and company law issues. He has extensive experience of leading the legal side of projects involving major public and private sector entities and which raise complex legal questions relating to direct and indirect taxation, and other professional areas. Andersen is knowledgeable about the various business sectors and is frequently used as a strategic advisor by his clients. He has considerable experience as a project manager for complex cases which also involve contact with the public authorities and the management of multiple stakeholders.

Sarah Haugvad Andresen

Lawyer. Sarah Haugvad Andresen is a part of Arntzen de Besche’s litigation and dispute resolution team. She also assists clients with matters related to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Due to her broad expertise within these areas, she makes valuable contributions to complex and multidisciplinary projects. She assists Norwegian and foreign clients with various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiations and general business law counselling. She possesses broad expertise within contract law, law of damages and company law, and has been involved in multiple due diligence processes, investigations related to financial regulatory compliance requirements, and extensive contractual and tortious matters. Additionally, Sarah has in-depth knowledge of matters related to sustainability (ESG), particularly within compliance and reporting obligations. She frequently assists both Norwegian enterprises and multinational corporations with implementation of regulations relating to transparency in supply chains (i.a. the Norwegian Transparency Act and the proposed EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability), i.a. preparing guidelines and internal plans related to ESG, due diligence processes, adjustment of supplier contracts and reporting obligations. Sarah focuses on a transparent, trustful and constructive dialogue with both colleagues and clients.

Simon Karim Jynge

Senior Lawyer. Jynge specialises in the legal issues relating to bankruptcy/insolvency, real property and transactions, in addition to dispute resolution and in-court advocacy. He assists clients with the sale and letting of real property, both residential and commercial. He has considerable experience of negotiating and framing contracts, and handling issues relating to mortgages/security interests, easements and other encumbrances. Jynge is one of our lawyers with particular competence concerning the electronic registration of documents, which saves a great deal of time and expense. He also has experience from the estate agency sector and can also assist in cases relating to estate agents’ professional obligations. In negotiations, Jynge is particularly keen to uncover what the parties actually disagree about, which is often different from the object of the dispute at hand. Getting to the heart of the matter in this way can contribute to a better long-term solution for both parties.

Siril Visnes

Partner. Siril Visnes has comprehensive experience with international financings involving major bank syndicates and complex intercreditor issues. She works for both lenders and borrowers, across industries. Her work involves both investment grade and high yield style financings, comprising acquisition financings, project financings and asset based financing. Visnes is also frequently involved in debt restructurings and work-outs. She has in-depth knowledge of the entire value chain of products that financial institutions offer typically offer to their customers, hereunder receivables purchase products, leasing arrangements, and various types of cash management products. Visnes is an efficient advisor who inspires confidence, and is focused on balancing legal issues against commercial factors and thereby provide advice that is both practical and usable.

Steffen Rogstad

Partner. Rogstad advises clients on matters relating to company law, transactions and employment law. In recent years, he has acted as legal advisor to several of the largest transactions and restructuring processes in Central Norway. His clients are mainly industrial entities, large and small power companies, the aquaculture and transport sectors, and private equity firms, which he helps to acquire and divest companies and complete capital market transactions. He also assists with securities trading and company law issues. He is deputy chair of the Dispute Resolution Board under the Norwegian Working Environment Act and regularly advises private companies, public bodies and publicly owned companies on employment law questions. He is also an important authority in the field of employment law. He works on a wide range of employment law issues relating to downsizing processes. He advises on rights and obligations in employment relationships, individual termination of employment and summary dismissal cases, whistleblowing cases, business transfers, suspension cases and individual employment disputes. He also undertakes fact-finding and internal inquiry assignments. Rogstad works closely with his clients and plays a key role in difficult negotiations. He is much used by his clients as a strategic advisor.

Stein Knut Tonning

Partner. Tonning specialises in restructuring processes, debt settlement and insolvency proceedings. He handles a considerable volume of insolvency cases on behalf of district courts and business enterprises. For years, he has been responsible for debt settlement proceedings and the administration/liquidation of insolvent companies involving large sums. In addition, he works as an advisor to financial institutions and private enterprises in connection with financing transactions and day-to-day operations. Tonning also has extensive experience of inheritance law and intergenerational asset transfers. Tonning’s clients appreciate his integrity and highlight his capacity for work and systematic approach to the issues at hand. He is a lawyer who values direct and honest communication as a basis for resolving cases as smoothly and effectively as possible.

Stein Ove Solberg

Partner. Solberg is recognised as one of Norway’s leading experts on competition law. He has extensive experience of assisting Norwegian and international companies in a number of different markets with complex cases both in Norway and at the EU/EEA level. In recent years, Solberg has been responsible for many large and important mergers which have been subject to review by the Norwegian Competition Authority. He assists both Norwegian and international clients in cases relating to anti-competitive collusion and abuse of a dominant market position. He also assists companies wishing to perform internal inquiries. In addition, he works on other types of sector-specific regulatory issues, particularly in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries, and assists clients in cases relating to export controls, sanctions and foreign direct investment control. Advising on strategic issues is one of Solberg’s key strengths. He strives to gain an in-depth understanding of his clients, their businesses and the markets in which they operate. He has extensive experience of numerous business sectors, such as the food processing, pharmaceuticals, defence, finance and transport industries.

Stian Heimdal

Partner. Heimdal specialises in construction law and has extensive experience of contract negotiations, project support, risk management and dispute resolution in the building and construction sector. This includes various types of partnering models. He has considerable experience of dispute resolution and in-court advocacy, and has represented clients in both the district and appeal courts. Heimdal previously worked as a lawyer with the construction companies AF Gruppen and Veidekke Entreprenør, during which time he provided legal assistance on a wide range of large and complex building and construction projects. At the same time, he gained considerable insight into the technical and commercial challenges facing the sector. Heimdal has in-depth knowledge of the description systems used in Norwegian construction projects, NS 3420 and Handbook R761/R762 (Process Code). He also has specialist competence regarding consulting engineers’ professional liability and has written an article on project design mistakes which was published in the journal Tidsskrift for Eiendomsrett. With experience from “all sides of the table”, he has a firm understanding of risk and how his advice impacts the project. Stian is an experienced public speaker and regularly gives lectures to actors in the building and construction industry.

Svein Terje Tveit

Partner. Tveit is ranked as one of the leading lawyers in Norway for competition law and state aid. He is also recognised as an expert on public procurement and general EU/EEA law. He is particularly experienced on matters relating to the sale and distribution of goods, as well as the energy and transport sectors. Tveit is known for his close follow-up of clients, with the mutual exchange of expertise as a premise for finding good solutions. He is passionate about his work, has a proactive approach and a long-term perspective. Good communication is important for Tveit, who is highly valued as a strategic advisor by his clients. Tveit is a sought-after public speaker and contributor to books and articles in well-reputed journals on competition law, state aid and public procurement.

Sven Bjørk

Partner. Bjørk assists employers and employees with advice, investigations/inquiries, negotiations and advocacy in connection with the termination of employment relationships, reorganisations and business transfers. He provides strategic advice on non-compete clauses and bonus, share-based and other incentive schemes. In addition, he provides general legal advice on business and sports law. Bjørk has extensive experience of negotiating solutions to individual and collective workplace disputes and litigating such cases in courts of law. Sven has previously worked as a lawyer with the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) and DNB’s employment law department. From his time at DNB, he has experience and expertise relating to practical, in-house HR processes and employment law related to reorganisations, personnel cases and the handling of whistleblower cases. Experience from several sides of the labour market means that Bjørk can quickly understand the client’s needs and see the practical consequences of the advice he gives. This has made him an important strategic advisor for his clients. Sven is often asked to lecture on various employment law topics and is a regular examiner and supervisor in various subjects at the University of Bergen.

Sven Iver Steen

Partner. Steen’s main area of focus is the financial, pension and insurance sectors. He has extensive experience as a legal advisor to Norwegian businesses, organisations and the public administration. He has rights of audience before the Supreme Court of Norway. and represents clients in all Norwegian courts. He has experience as a judge in arbitration cases relating to Norwegian and international insurance law. Steen was for many years retained by the Norwegian Ministry of Finance to assist in the work of the Banking Law Commission. He participated in the preparation of a number of official reports relating to the Financial Contracts Act, the Insurance Contracts Act, the Payment Services Act, legislation covering occupational pensions, the Financial Institutions Act and the Insurance Activity Act. He assisted with the establishment of the national pension rights register Norsk Pensjon AS. Steen has served as managing partner at Arntzen de Besche and CEO of the body that administers the contractual early retirement pension scheme (AFP) in the Norwegian private sector (Fellesordningen for Avtalefestet Pensjon), which has given him considerable senior executive experience. He has assisted employer and employee organisations to draw up the rules governing the AFP early retirement schemes and associated supplements for AFP pensioners without other income (Sliterordningene). He is an advisor to the public service pensions transfer agreement’s guarantee scheme (Overføringsavtalens sikringsordning). Steen is a highly sought after advisor for complex cases and has undertaken many socially important assignments. He assists with restructuring processes and investigations/inquiries.

Terje Granvang

Partner. Granvang works mainly with litigation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution for all kinds of commercial enterprises. He has wide experience as counsel in large and complex disputes, particularly in the field of professional liability. He has since 1988 worked with professional negligence matters and assisted a number of Norway’s largest international accounting firms.

Thomas Øslebø

Partner. Øslebø assists with property transactions, property investments and property development projects. Thomas has considerable experience of large and complex development and transformation projects related to commercial properties, inner-city revitalisation and urbanisation. Øslebø provides specialist property-related legal competence to clients ranging from major players, such as traditional property companies, property developers and financial investors, to syndicates and joint ventures. Øslebø also has broad experience of working with international investors in the Norwegian market. This involves developing partnering models, preparing shareholder agreements and facilitating cooperation between financial and operative entities. With his background and broad experience, Øslebø is a highly valued strategic advisor. He has the ability to see the big picture and also provide advice on tax, financing, company law and M&As. He takes a proactive approach to his cases and is keen to find commercially advantageous solutions for the parties involved.

Tobias Behncke

Senior Associate. Behncke assists Norwegian and foreign clients with various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiations and general business law counselling. He possesses broad expertise within contract law, law of damages and insurance law, and has been involved in several extensive and complex disputes before the courts. Behncke has considerable experience of cases relating to professional liability and directors’ liability. In addition to his involvement in sizeable litigation assignments concerning directors’ liability and management liability, he has written an article on mitigation of directors’ liability pursuant to Section 17-2 of the Limited Liability Companies Act, published in Norwegian legal journal “Tidsskrift for erstatningsrett, forsikringsrett og trygderett” (journal for law of damages, insurance law and social security law). Behncke is also part of the professional liability team, which handles a number of cases against different kinds of professional practitioners, and has particular expertise in the area of auditor’s liability. Within insurance, Behncke’s assistance includes assessment of cover, filing of claims to insurance companies and handling of disputes associated with various types of insurance cover. He has particular experience of D&O insurance and professional liability insurance. Behncke also gives lectures on these subjects.

Tommy Dahlen

Partner. Dahlen has over 20 years’ experience of transactions and advising technology and knowledge companies, educational establishments and industrial actors. He advises national and international businesses in a number of industrial fields on matters relating the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) rights, such as patents, trademarks, designs and trade secrets. He also assists major business enterprises and research institutes to facilitate and execute R&D projects, and has considerable experience with contract models, project execution and external framework conditions for projects fully or partly financed from public funds, typically through financing programmes managed by the Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway and the EU’s various framework programmes. Dahlen has previously worked as a lecturer at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)’s Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT), where he was closely associated with the NTNU School of Entrepreneurship. Dahlen has a strong understanding of business and technology, and is always up-to-date on the latest trends, methods and developments in key areas of technology, including the development and internationalisation of medical equipment, materials technology, software and electronics. He works closely with technical resources and project managements, and devotes time getting to know each client to ensure his advice is tailored to their organisational culture, operational needs and expectations. Dahlen is a sought-after public speaker and regularly lectures at many of the largest technology conferences in Norway.

Tor Kristian Lånke

Partner. Since 2006, Lånke has built up considerable expertise relating to construction contracts, other industrial fabrication contracts, ICT contracts and public procurements. He has experience as a deputy judge and frequently represents clients in contractual dispute cases bought before the courts of law. Lånke also assists contractors and property owners in all phases of a project, from procurement through contract negotiation and framing to final settlement and dispute resolution. He frequently assists public sector buyers and suppliers to undertake public procurements and manage the appeals process. Lånke’s combination of construction law and public procurement expertise makes him particularly well equipped to assist property owners to choose good contract and procurement strategies, and provide precise and effective advice during the project’s execution. It is often advantageous for the same lawyer to be involved in the procurement and project execution phases, and to handle any disputes relating to final settlement.

Trond Kildal

Partner. Kildal helps Norwegian and international banks, financial institutions and brokerage firms in connection with various forms of financing. This includes private equity funds/acquisition financing, LBOs, project financing, refinancing, restructuring and bond loans. Kildal is recognised as having good insight into the commercial drivers and markets in which his clients operate. He is solutions-oriented and his accessibility is greatly appreciated by his clients.

Vidar Riksfjord

Partner. Riksfjord acts as legal advisor and counsel for clients in disputes involving numerous industries, including banking, financial services, private equity and venture capital, real estate, retail, shipping, insurance, energy, fisheries and aquaculture. He also represents and counsel management, directors, accountants and lawyers in professional liability matters. Riksfjord has a particular focus on commercial disputes, typically arising out of debt and equity investments, financing agreements, acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, contracts and other significant agreements or arrangements. He also specializes in cases involving trade secrets, financial instruments, digital currencies, valuations and other economic issues, as well as employment law. In addition to this, Riksfjord is an expert on provisional measures, including preliminary injunctions, seizures and securing of evidence – especially in complex international matters. Furthermore, he has comprehensive experience with international rules of jurisdiction and cross-border debt enforcement. Riksfjord is known for his clear and coherent advice. He follows his clients closely and is always available.

Vidar Løhre

Partner. Løhre works primarily in the banking and loan market. He has more than 14 years’ experience of advising Norwegian and international clients on a wide range of matters relating to financing, securities trading law, restructuring and insolvency. Løhre’s practice encompasses bank financing, direct lending/private debt and capital market transactions in most sectors and relating to most asset types, including ship and property financing, acquisition financing and project financing.

Wenche Maartmann-Moe

Partner. Maartman-Moe specialises in dispute resolution and contract law. She has particular experience of fabrication contracts (construction) and professional liability. She has acquired considerable experience of managing wide-ranging and complex dispute cases through many years in private practice. Disputes have related to consulting/financial liability, directors’ liability, compensation claims relating to expropriation, final settlement of construction projects and claims relating to various types of commercial contracts. Maartman-Moe is particularly committed to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and is certified as a mediator by the Norwegian Bar Association. She accepts assignments as a mediator in individual cases and as a member of mediation panels for major fabrication projects (PRIME/KLR). Maartman-Moe has experience as an arbitration judge and is frequently appointed as an expert/arbitrator in construction law disputes. Maartman-Moe assists clients in all phases of a construction project, from initial preparations and contract negotiations to execution and final settlement. She assists with all kinds of fabrication projects relating to buildings, infrastructure and technical installations. Maartman-Moe is proactive and known for doing her utmost to safeguard her clients’ interests. She is keen to provide clear and balanced advice that also takes her clients’ commercial interests into account. This is illustrated by her commitment to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, which springs from the understanding that it will often be quicker and less expensive for the parties to commercial disputes to investigate the possibility of reaching an amicable solution.

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