BAHR
Client SatisfactionBAHR’s construction practice maintains a strong track record in both onshore and offshore construction mandates, handling a high volume of development projects, infrastructure mandates, and complex contractual disputes. Sam E. Harris oversees the practice and focuses on contentious onshore construction and real estate work, while Jan Einar Barbo has significant experience advising on a broad range of contract issues for clients in the energy sector. The team is supported by a strong group of associates, including litigator Halvor Mathisen, the renewable energy-focused Marianne Myklebust, and Inglin Sognnæs, who advises on contractual and advisory issues relating to offshore construction projects. Sofie Komissar left the firm in 2023 and is now at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS.
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Testimonials
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- 'BAHR is an outstanding law firm with top-notch legal advice.'
- 'Halvor Mathisen provides excellent advice and is a perfect sparring partner. Thinking out of the box and developing ideas characterises his way of working. Responsiveness is very high.'
Key clients
- Aker Solutions ASA
- Aker ASA
- Statsbygg
- Sporveien AS
- Bane Nor SF
- Hafslund Oslo Celsio AS
- Oslo municipality, Department of Water and Sewage
- AVA Eiendom AS
- Steen & Strøm AS
Work highlights
- Acting as legal counsel for Bane NOR under a framework agreement, including assisting with various matters arising from the 'Follobane-project'.
- Advising Oslo municipality’s Department of Water and Sewage on a major c. NOK30bn project for a new Oslo water supply.
- Assisting Hafslund Oslo Celsio AS, a company owned by Hafslund Eco, Infranode and HitecVision, with the development of a several NOK billion future carbon capture plant as an addition to its existing waste-to-energy treatment plant in Oslo.
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Practice head
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Sam E. Harris