Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Client SatisfactionAdvokatfirmaet Thommessen AS assists its clients throughout all stages of complex construction projects. Under the leadership of Jacob F Bull, an experienced arbitrator with a focus on energy, real estate and infrastructure-related construction mandates, the team attracts praise for its ‘consistently high availability and quality’. Svein Aage Valen takes point on construction disputes from the firm’s Bergen office, while Kristine Hyldmo Bjørnvik has a strong track record representing clients in onshore and offshore construction disputes. At associate level, the ‘fantastic’ Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby and Alexander Stulien, praised for his ’exceptional’ construction project experience, are other key names to note.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Thommessen's construction team is particularly strong on industrial knowledge and the ability to focus on the real business needs of the clients.’
‘Henrik Torgrimsby has been fantastic in terms of his legal counsel. He is pragmatic and solution orientated.’
‘Jacob Bull has outstanding knowledge on the valuable combination of construction law and industry experience.'
- 'Alexander Stulien comes with exceptional practical experience from construction projects, in addition to a very strong knowledge of construction law.’
‘Consistently high availability and quality in running project support.’
‘Jacob F. Bull is very knowledgeable and great to work with.’
‘Jacob Bull: knowledge of our industry, and expertise on EPC contracts.’
‘Knowledge, straight to the point.’
Key clients
- The Norwegian Public Road Administration / Statens Vegvesen
- Bane NOR SF
- Vestland Fylkeskommune
- FREYR
- Zephyr AS
- Lyse Produksjon AS
- The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket)
- Odal Vindkraftverk AS/Akershus Energi Vind AS
- Elvia AS
- Sira-Kvina Kraftselskap DA
- Watrium Eiendom AS
- Mustad Eiendom AS
- Agder OPS Vegselskap AS
- Jølstra Kraft DA
Work highlights
- Assisting FREYR with its multi billion USD project development activities in Norway, Finland and in the US.
- Assisting Bane NOR with various matters related to the Follo line infrastructure project.
- Representing Vestland County Authority in a comprehensive dispute against contractor YIT Infra Norge AS concerning the road project "FV 556 – Hjellestad".
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jacob F Bull