Lawyers

Svein Terje Tveit

Svein Terje Tveit

Work Department

Competition, State aid, Public procurement, Investigations, Compliance, Dispute resolution, Renewable energy, ESG

Position

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.

Career

2019 - Arntzen de Besche - Partner

2017 - 2018, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen - Managing associate, senior associate and associate

2016 - 2016, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (London office) - Seconded associate

2009 - 2010, Stavanger District Court. - Deputy judge

Languages

The Scandinavian languages, English, German

Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association.

Member of the legislative committee set up by the government to revise the procurement regulations.

The committee is chaired by Prof. Halvard H. Fredriksen and delivers the last and final selection in May 2024.

Education

2014 – 2014, Project Management, Molde University College

2006 – 2007, Master of Laws (LL.M.), Ruprecht Karl's Universität Heidelberg

2005 – 2006, Master of Laws (LL.M.), King's College London

2006, Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Bergen

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