Arntzen de Besche

Competition and state aid law, Food law, Aquaculture, Health industry, Trade and industry, Transportation

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.

2001 - Arntzen de Besche - Partner

2000 - 2001, Advokatfirmaet de Besche & Co - Attorney

1998 - 2000, Elkem ASA - In-house counsel

1985 - 1987, The Royal Norwegian Air Force - Sergeant/Second Lieutenant

Norwegian, English

Norwegian Bar Association.

1994, Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo

1991 - 1992, Special subjects, University of Southampton

1985 - 1986, Officers Training, The Royal Norwegian Air Force