Wikborg Rein

Competition and Procurement

Eivind is deputy head of the firm's competition law discipline. He is a versatile and experienced adviser in all types of competition law matters under Norwegian law and EU/EEA law. He has broad experience in handling large and complex competition cases from various industries. Since 2013 he has led the firm's assistance in several high-profile cases before both Norwegian and foreign competition authorities, in cases concerning anti-trust investigations, related damages lawsuits, and merger cases. He also advises on the legality for various forms of collaboration, abuse of dominant position and competition law compliance. Eivind also has seven years' experience from the Norwegian Competition Authority, in positions such as Head of Section and Deputy Director of Market Monitoring Department, as well as experience as a deputy judge. Eivind's background and expertise make him a versatile and sought-after competition law expert. According to the renowned rating agency Legal 500, he is described as "a true expert in this field".

2018 - Specialist Counsel, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2013 - 2017 Senior Lawyer, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2012 Special Adviser and Deputy Director, Norwegian Competition Authority 2006 - 2011 Head of Finance Section, Norwegian Competition Authority 2005 - 2006 Adviser at Food Section, Norwegian Competition Authority 2003 - 2005 Deputy Judge, Bergen City Court 2001 - 2003 Attorney and Associate, Law firm Harris 1999 - 2006 Various tutoring, University of Bergen and Oslo

2009 "Solstrand course" for younger leaders (AFF at NHH) 2008 Mentoring programme for public sector, DIFI 2007 Postgraduate Diploma in EC Competition Law, King's College London 2003 Practising certificate 2001 Cand.jur., University of Bergen 1999 Community law, etc., Université de Lyon