BAHR
Client SatisfactionThe ‘high-quality’ disputes team at BAHR has extensive expertise across all areas of commercial litigation, regularly handling high-value M&A disputes, contentious insolvency matters, and shareholder disputes for an impressive roster of clients. Combining ’expert‘ litigators with subject-matter specialists across Norway’s biggest industries, the team attracts praise for its interdisciplinary work, a core pillar of the practice. The group has also seen a recent increase in cases concerning professional liability. Atle Skaldebø-Rød heads up the team and has a broad contentious practice, while Jan Jansen is renowned for his tax litigation expertise. Another key name here is Simen Skjold Søgaard, who is also recommended for competition law matters. Thomas K. Svensen handles energy sector litigation and arbitration, while Sam E. Harris takes point on construction and real estate-related disputes. Sofie Komissar left the firm in March 2023.
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‘The team is highly professional and have an excellent commercial understanding of our industry. BAHR has put together a high-quality team that is always reachable.’
‘The individuals we work with are highly professional and all excellent individuals. They are service-minded and hands-on when working a case.’
‘Simen Skjold Søgaard stands out as an individual who has an in-depth understanding of the tax law, processes and procedures in Norway. He is highly attentive, responsive and experienced and provides an exceptional level of service to clients.’
- 'They were well prepared, and they managed to make me feel safe. My assessment is that we have done what was possible in this case.’
- 'The BAHR practice is exceptional in the way they organise the work. Experts of dispute resolution are combined with experts in the industry.'
‘Very reliable, competent, and intelligent, and responds quickly when I need to have a discussion.’
‘Interdisciplinary team when needed. Good knowledge about our industry.’
‘Thomas Svendsen. Good knowledge, available when needed, strategic, updated.’
Key clients
- DNB Bank ASA
- Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
- AINMT Holdings AB and Ice Group Scandinavia Holdings AS
- Höegh Eiendom AS
- Asset Buyout Partners AS
- Coast Seafood AS
- Sognekraft AS
- Future Production Holding AS
- OMV (Norge) AS
- Hurtigruten Coastal AS
- OBOS KOKSA AS
- Norsk Tipping AS
- Zachariasbryggen AS
- Assa Abloy Opening Solutions Norway AS
Work highlights
- Representing Coast Seafood AS in a number of cases against Blom Gruppen AS, Blom Fiskeoppdrett AS and Firda Seafood Group AS valued at NOK1.75bn.
- Acted as legal counsel to OMV (Norge) AS, part of Vienna Stock Exchange-listed Austrian oil and gas specialist OMV, in relation to a deferred compensation dispute arising out of a tie-in agreement on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
- Acting for Norsk Tipping AS in relation to a claim brought by Maltese-based gaming company EveryMatrix Ltd. following a tender and negotiations for a complex contract for Norsk Tipping’s ID and payment platform.
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Atle Skaldebø-Rød