Under the leadership of the ‘extraordinary’ Rode S. Rønning-Hansen, Kvale Advokatfirma DA routinely handles the full spectrum of issues relating to the industry from its offices in Oslo, Tromsø and Ålesund. Henrik Grung is the key name for corporate and M&A matters, while Monica Gjerde Sperre handles aquaculture and fishery-related shipping and maritime matters. Senior associate Jørgen Blix Nicolaysen is also recommended for regulatory frameworks relating to wild-caught fish.
Testimonials
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‘Highly skilled with knowledge of the industries in the area.’
‘Henrik Grung is a dedicated lawyer, with excellent understanding of the legal and business aspects of the industry. A skilled negotiator and a superb lawyer.’
‘Monica Sperre - very attentive to customer needs, takes her work and the client very serious, well prepared.’
‘Rode S. Rønning-Hansen has a unique combination of experience and skills needed for our operation. The combination of legal knowledge of a complex regulatory industry, the understanding of fishing boats and their operation, together with good understanding of our business, and how it all comes together, is most likely unmatched by his competitors.'
Jørgen Blix Nikolaysen's in-depth knowledge on the legal framework for "wild catch", enables him to quickly respond to our requests. The level of his knowledge, how he responds and communicates, is highly valued and the recommendation is well deserved.’
‘Rode S. Rønning-Hansen is extraordinary. His combination of legal, financial, commercial, and strategic skills must be unrivalled.'
‘Hands on team. Skilled. Know the industries in the area.’
‘Very strong business acumen beyond the legal issues. Great knowledge of and relationships in local business environment in relevant communities where we are involved.’
Key clients
- Andfjord Salmon
- Nordlaks group
- Nergård group
- Insula group
- Myre Fiskemottak
- SUFI
- Polar Seafood Norway
- Eco Seafood
- Fiskernes Agnforsyning
- Kråkøy Holding
- Normar IV
- MMC First Process
- Coldwater Prawns of Norway
- ABS
- Fjordlaks
- Karlsøybruket
- Intership
- Rostein
- Nordic Wildfish
- Ervik Sævik
- Nils Sperre
- Nye Giske Havfiske
- Nordnes
- Selstad
- Kystrederiene
- Pareto
- Fearnley
- Krikar (Grimsholm Holding)
- Berg Partner Havbruk
- Calanus
- Sjømatbedriftene
- West Atlantic
- Lofoten Viking
- Bergtun Fiskeriselskap
- Smart Fishing
- Nor Seafoods
- Prestfjord
- Andenes fiskeriselskap
Work highlights
- Advising listed company Andfjord Salmon on the development of its land-based salmon aquaculture plant, for which the company has successfully secured circa NOK1.3bn in financing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rode S. Rønning-Hansen