Kvale Advokatfirma DA ‘commands a broad understanding of the energy sector and energy law’ and stands out for its extensive expertise in advising leading domestic and international players on the Norwegian Continental Shelf on the full range of transactional, regulatory and contentious issues. On the oil and gas front, Gry Bratvold specialises in international offshore and oil and gas projects, while Yngve Bustnesli attracts praise for his ‘deep knowledge of the petroleum law system in Norway’. Working alongside them is Andreas Stang Lund, who is the key contact for contentious mandates. Over on the renewables side, the ‘excellent’ Christian Poulsson focuses on regulatory issues and litigation in the hydropower and wind power industries. Per Conradi Andersen takes point on transactions and restructuring work for clients in the electricity sector. Also in the core team is Kristin Ourom, who has extensive expertise in advising on the full range of renewable energy operational and regulatory issues.
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‘Skilled lawyers with extensive experience from the renewable energy industry. A lot of industry knowledge is required to be able to give good and precise legal advice when you work with electricity and renewable energy so this is very important.’
‘Deep knowledge about the E&P industry. Always quick to help. Rapid response. Solid help when establishing Sales and Purchase Agreements.’
‘Yngve Bustnesli has very good knowledge of the petroleum law system in Norway. Helpful and always interested.’
‘We have worked with Kvale since our first major deal. Kvale is probably the best Norwegian law firm when it comes to understanding the regulatory regime on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and our go-to firm when it comes to regulatory issues.’
'A lot of knowledge of the energy and especially renewable energy industry. Very competent and quick reacting.’
- ‘Kristin Ourom knows the energy field, and we are happy to use her as our lawyer.’
‘Excellent team; in general, it commands a broad understanding of the energy sector and energy law. They excel in renewables and electricity. They have a no-nonsense approach, are very pragmatic and just pleasant to work with.’
‘Christian Poulsson is excellent. He combines many years of experience in the field of energy law with a strategic approach and practical knowledge of procedural law. He works very quickly and efficiently.’
Key clients
- Alta Kraftlag
- aventron
- Captiva Capital Management
- Hafslund Eco Vannkraft
- Energeia
- Hallingdal Kraftnett
- Hammerfest Energi
- Hemsedal Energi
- Hålogaland Kraft
- Notodden Energi
- Saudefaldene
- Sykkylven Energi
- Stranda Energi
- Stryn Energi
- Norsk Hydro
- Telemark Energi
- Tinn Energi
- TrønderEnergi
- 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
- Hålogaland Kraft
- Rauland Kraftlag
- Svorka Energi
- Sunndal Energi
- Nord-Salten Kraft
- Eidsiva Energi
- KUFPEC
- Equinor
- M Vest Energy
- Wintershall Dea Norge
- BW Offshore
- Pandion Energy
- Solution Seeker
- EagleBurgmann Norway
- CiTECH Energy Recovery Solutions UK
- Noble Corporation (formerly Maersk Drilling)
Work highlights
- Advised Pandion Energy on establishing the contractual framework related to the Fenris fields use of Valhall/Hod infrastructure and construction of new shared facilities to be located at the Valhall field as part of the development of the Fenris field.
- Led negotiations on behalf of BW Offshore, with Energía del Pacífico (EDP), for a set of contracts for risers and umbilicals to a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-to-power project at the Port of Acajutla, El Salvador.
- Advised KUFPEC on all aspects of the structured tender process in the $68m sale of its 10% participating interest in the Yme field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Christian Poulsson, Gry Bratvold, Yngve Bustnesli