Aksel Tannum
Advokatfirmaet Haavind ASCounting leading E&P players, major contractors, and large domestic power and grid companies among its impressive roster of clients, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS leverages the firm’s strength in the construction and offshore industries to provide a broad offering spanning the full range of industry-specific issues. On the renewables front, Aksel Tannum heads up the practice and takes point on issues related to power generation as well as contentious mandates, working alongside regulatory expert Jøran Sandvik and litigators Mari Reitzel Bjerke and Pål Martin Abell. On the oil and gas front, the team has a strong track record in advising leading oil and gas contractors on field developments and offshore construction mandates, overseen by Christopher Sveen. Bård Sandstad handles M&A and corporate work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, while oil and gas disputes are the area of focus for Mikal Brøndmo.
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Testimonials
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‘The Haavind team is unmatched in its knowledge and competence within its field. The team is always ready to solve any issue its faced with.’
‘The Haavind team has a variety of skills and competencies within the (Norwegian) Electricity and renewable energy business. The team is big enough to be robust and answers requests quickly. The Haavind energy team has a good reputation.’
‘The advisers we work together with at Haavind have broad network spanning the Norwegian authorities, other companies and the renewable energy sector as such. They are pragmatic and speak/write in a tone that is likeable and 'down to earth' to us.’
'Unique knowledge of watercourse law and property rights.'
'Good legal advice and very good at court proceedings. Nice team.'
'Professional knowledge from the front.'
'The team is very good at identifying the specific resources needed per subject, and the resources are always competent. They are aware of the political changes impacting our business and give good advice accordingly.'
‘I recommend Mari Bjerke.’
Work highlights
- Representing major Swedish renewable player Eolus and Øyfjellet Wind AS in a dispute regarding the validity of the license to establish Norway's largest stand-alone wind power plant, Øyfjellet wind power plant.
- Advised the owners of the large regional power company Glitre Energi AS on the negotiations with the owners of Agder Energi AS relating to the merger of the two companies.
- Representing Elvia, Norway’s largest grid company, and industry organisation Renewables Norway in legal matters and dispute resolution regarding the implementation and installation of 'smart metering' solutions and equipment.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Electricity and renewable energy
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Mari Reitzel Bjerke
Advokatfirmaet Haavind ASPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aksel Tannum, Christopher Sveen