Aksel Tannum
Advokatfirmaet Haavind ASAdvokatfirmaet Haavind AS has positioned itself as a key adviser in the energy transition, demonstrating across its offshore and renewable energy teams a close connection with major decarbonisation players. Leading the renewable energy team and demonstrating knowledge across asset types, Aksel Tannum offers domestic energy companies a breadth of expertise across disputes and transactions. Elsewhere in the team, Mari Reitzel Bjerke is a specialist adviser to renewable energy players, particularly in litigation, contractual, and construction law mandates concerning grid, hydropower, and wind assets. Jøran Sandvik specialises in wind power projects, transactions, and disputes, while Christopher Sveen, who heads up the offshore team, is a leading authority on offshore construction mandates, assisting key industrial players with contracting matters on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Longstanding M&A expert Bård Sandstad has a significant track-record in high-value offshore transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Haavind's team has a very strong industry knowledge, but also goes the extra mile to help out where needed. Their efforts are highly appreciated, and availability is excellent.’
- ‘A real knowledge of sector laws and regulation in hydropower.’
- ‘The team collectively possesses extensive experience.’
- ‘The team has real commercial insight and is available when needed.’
- ‘Haavind are very good at watercourse legislation and in district court proceedings. Their knowledge spans many subject areas yet they still know the company very well.’
- ‘Always prompt and in a good mood.’
- ‘Aksel Tannum has industry knowledge exceeding most people in the industry and his diplomatic skills are exceptional. He goes the extra mile.’
Key clients
- Eramet Norway AS
- NOV (formerly named National Oilwell Varco)
- The Federation of Norwegian Industries, Oil & Gas
- Aker Solutions ASA
- Narvik Green Ammonia DA
- Barents Naturgass AS
- ABL Group ASA
- Statkraft
- Eolus
- Statnett
- BlackRock Inc.
- Axpo Nordic and Axpo Trading
- Vattenfall
- Norsk Hydro
- Stadtwerke München
- Elvia
- Å Energi
- Alcoa Norway
- Renewables Norway
- Helgeland Kraft
- Skagerak Kraft
- Salten Kraftsamband
- Sunnfjord Energi
- SFE
- Elkem
- Norsun
- Otra Kraft
- Vardar
- Taaleri Energia Oy
- Glitre Nett
- Øyfjellet Wind
- Hafslund Kraft
Work highlights
- Acted as BlackRock’s key adviser under Norwegian law in connection with the sale of the wind farms Tellenes and Guleslettene.
- Representing major Swedish renewable energy player Eolus and Øyfjellet Wind AS in a dispute regarding the validity of the license to establish Øyfjellet wind power plant.
- Assisted multinational oil service supplier NOV, headquartered in the US, with its acquisition of Hellenes AS and Hellenes Ltd (UK).
Lawyers
Leading partners: Electricity and renewable energy
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Next Generation Partners: Electricity and renewable energy
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Sveen, Aksel Tannum