Energy

BAHR

Client Satisfaction

Attracting praise for its ‘profound understanding of the oil and gas business’, BAHR maintains a market-leading transactional offering across the full range of energy sectors, handling high-value and complex consolidations, acquisitions, and cross-border M&A for leading industry players. Managing partner Thomas K. Svensen focuses his practice on oil and gas work, Stig Klausen Engelhart leads on petroleum law mandates, and the ’deeply experienced‘ Jon Christian Thaulow oversees the energy and environmental law group; the trio jointly lead the firm’s energy practice. Other core names to note include Rune Svoren, who is highly recommended for his expertise in electricity transactions, tax and litigation specialist Jan Jansen, and Trond Lingaas, who handles regulatory and contractual issues in the oil and gas industry. Jens Naas-Bibow joined the practice from 1,5 Advokatfirma AS in early 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘Very strong team with a strong commercial mindset that is very focused on protecting and maximising value and minimising risk for their client.'
‘Clear strategy/roles/responsibilities and very good preparation. Very good understanding of the oil and gas business fundamentals and the client's needs.'
'Stand-out partners include Jon Christian Thaulow, Thomas K. Svensen, Trond Lingaas. Stand-out associate - Sondre Nobel Skalleberg.’
‘Haakon Flaatten and Morten Smørdal, both are hands-on and excellent in advising on complex matters.'
‘The team always delivers timely and high-quality legal support to our business. They understand our needs and our business.’
‘They have a profound understanding of the oil and gas business and deliver high-quality legal advice that is fit for purpose. A special mention to Trond Lingaas for his excellent support.’
‘Jon Christian Thaulow – Deeply experienced, collaborative and solution-oriented. Executes difficult and complex matters.'
'Stig Engelhart – Very dedicated, service-minded and experienced across transactions, projects and other corporate matters. Has unique and broad capabilities within the energy industry and provides candid advice that helps guide developing and mature companies through complex matters.’

Key clients

Hafslund AS
Statnett
Oslo Municipality (Oslo kommune)
Vanir Green Industries
Aquila Capital
Ymber AS
Mainstream Renewable Power
Celsio (formerly Fortum Oslo Varme)
FreyrBattery SA
Aker Carbon Capture ASA
Aker Horizons Asset Development
Norsk Vannkraft
Sognekraft AS
Aker Group
HitecVision
Equinor
Neptune
Shell
OMV
TOTAL
Vår Energi
Silex Gas Norway
DNB
INEOS

Work highlights

Advising Mainstream Renewable Power on the Norwegian offshore wind auctions, including regulatory matters, joint venture agreements with BP and Statkraft, and project structuring, as well as on restructuring its investments in Latin America.
Advising Aquila Capital in connection with the permitting, construction and financing of the Øyfjellet wind farm, including high-profile litigation work.
Advising Neptune Energy and its shareholders on the sale of Neptune Energy Norge AS to Vår Energi, which is part of the simultaneous sale of the entire Neptune Energy group (excluding its business in Germany) to Eni for an aggregate enterprise value of $4.9bn.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame: Electricity and renewable energy

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Rune Svoren

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Hall of fame: Oil and gas

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Jan Jansen

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