Heidi Ann Vestvik-Bruknapp
Wikborg ReinWith an impressive client roster featuring large domestic seafood companies, Wikborg Rein is sought after for its strength in complex regulatory issues. On this front, a key name is Martin Bryde, who oversees the practice and combines a background from the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries with expertise in regulatory issues. The team is supported by a skilled group of associates including Heidi Ann Vestvik-Bruknapp and Lars Erik Kvinnsland. Previous practice head Grunde Bruland left the team in March 2024.
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‘Has solid expertise both when it comes to the industry's structure, operation and challenges, and the country's best knowledge of matters related to legal, commercial and authorities.’
‘We have worked with Martin Bryde for a long time, he knows our business and the complex cases we work with. In addition to being highly competent, he is also easily accessible.’
Key clients
- Lerøy Seafood Group ASA
- Mowi ASA
- Lerøy Havfisk AS
- Salmar Aker Ocean AS
- SinkabergHansen AS
- Eide Fjordbruk AS
- Eidsfjord Sjøfarm AS
- Erko Seafood AS
- Hofseth Aqua AS
- Helgeland Miljøfisk AS/Torghatten Aqua AS
- Prophylaxia AS
- Grieg Seafood ASA
- Tombre Fiskeanlegg AS
- Lingalaks AS
- AS Bolaks
- Troland Lakseoppdrett AS
Work highlights
- Advising Mowi ASA, Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, Grieg Seafood ASA, Tombre Fiskeanlegg AS, Eidsfjord Sjøfarm AS, Lovundlaks AS, Hofseth Aqua AS, Emildsen Fisk AS and AS Bolaks with restructuring of their business due to a new tax regime (resource tax).
- Assisting Helgeland Miljøfisk AS in a complex process to obtain necessary licences and permissions to establish a land-based aquaculture facility in Brønnøy municipality in northern Norway.
- Assisted the small fish farming company Prophylaxia AS with an application – and the following complex appeal process – to move a salmon license from one production area to a neighbouring area.
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Practice head
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Martin H. Bryde