Gry Bratvold
Kvale Advokatfirma DAKvale Advokatfirma DA fields ‘agile and accurate’ experts across the energy sector, providing particular expertise on M&A mandates in the oil and gas and hydropower sectors. The oil and gas team acts for major international companies active on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, offering multidisciplinary advice concerning conventional energy assets, offshore services, and power production. The practice is headed up by offshore energy and oil services expert Gry Bratvold, who provides leading multinational energy companies with a wealth of expertise on contracting and project development mandates. Heading up the electricity and renewable energy team, Christian Poulsson regularly assists clean power producers on significant M&A, regulatory, and contentious matters. Kristin Ourom is a notable adviser among Norwegian distribution service operators and hydropower producers, providing key expertise in major strategic mergers. Former oil and gas practice co-head Yngve Bustnesli departed the firm in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kvale's lawyers are experienced, highly skilled, and service-oriented. They are focused on getting to know and meeting the client's needs.’
- ‘Superb internal collaboration and a very good utilisation of their experts. A truly agile and accurate team.’
- ‘Long experience and knowledge of the energy business. Broad knowledge in various fields with the appropriate specialists.’
- ‘They bring an agile approach to complex challenges, investing time from partners to understand the problem. With that, they secure an efficient approach to resolve the challenge at hand.’
- ‘The partners in Kvale's renewable energy department are very pleasant and enjoyable to work with. They have a deep understanding of the tasks they undertake and deliver with precision.’
- ‘They have great knowledge of the electricity market, renewables and the regulatory framework. They combine this expertise with excellent litigation skills.'
- ‘Christian Poulsson is an excellent lawyer; he combines great expertise in respect of the energy sector and energy law with outstanding litigation skills and pragmatism.’
- ‘Kristin Ourom stands out as extraordinary service and response oriented, while showing in-depth insight to law and regulation.’
Key clients
- PGNiG Upstream Norway
- Equinor
- M Vest Energy
- Wintershall Dea Norge
- BW Offshore
- Solution Seeker
- EagleBurgmann Norway
- Offshore Norge
- Alta Kraftlag
- aventron
- Captiva Capital Management
- Hafslund Kraft
- Energeia
- Hallingdal Kraftnett
- Hammerfest Energi
- Hemsedal Energi
- Hålogaland Kraft
- Notodden Energi
- Saudefaldene
- Sykkylven Energi
- Stranda Energi
- Stryn Energi
- Norsk Hydro
- Telemark Energi
- Tinn Energi
- Volue Market Services / Markedskraft
- Steindal Kraftverk
- Glitre Energi
- Syversætre Foss Kraftverk
- Gismarvik Vindkraft
- Sirdal Kraft
- Markåni Kraftverk
- Ytre Oppedal Kraftverk
- Kjerringnes Kraft
- Nettalliansen
- Skjåk Energi
- Luster Energi
- Jæren Energi
- Drangedal Energi
- Hardanger Energi
- Luosterjok Kraftlag
- Repvåg Kraftlag
- Rauland Kraftlag
- Svorka Energi
- Sunndal Energi
- Nord-Salten Kraft
- Eidsiva Energi
- Hydro REIN
- Hafslund Magnora Sol
- Tafjord Kraft
Lawyers
Leading partners: Oil and gas
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gry Bratvold, Christian Poulsson