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Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

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As part of the firm’s broader EU and competition law practice, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig maintains a strong position in the market for complex procurement procedures, advising local authorities, governmental entities and clients across various industries. Department head Anders Thue advises public clients on complex procurement matters, and Espen Bakken combines EU/EEA knowledge with experience advising domestic and international clients on procurement matters. On the technological and material procurement side, Tor Stokke is the name to note, while Olav Haukeli is recommended for contentious matters. Christian Bjørtuft Ellingsen departed from the firm in January 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The public procurement team that we have met in Simonsen Vogt Wiig appear to be very knowledgeable and have demonstrated a good ability to quickly understand our needs.’

  • ‘Espen Bakken has demonstrated his deep knowledge of public procurement throughout various assignments and how to apply that to specific cases.’

  • ‘The team, with Anders Thue in lead, has broad experience. They easily grasp the problems in question and have proposals for how to solve each procurement.’

  • ‘My experience using SVW is that they are quick in responding, making us able to move on with good advice.’

  • ‘Broad and deep knowledge covering the needs of the medical device industry. A one-stop shop for us.’

  • ‘Easy-going and responsive individuals with unquestionable integrity.’

  • ‘The team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s Public Procurement practice stands out due to its deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and its ability to offer pragmatic, business-focused advice.’

  • ‘The individuals at Simonsen Vogt Wiig stand out for their expertise, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to client service.’

Key clients

  • Baneservice AS
  • Baxter
  • Abbott, Abilia, Buypass, Coloplast, Smith Nephew, Corvatec, Infrakraft, Medistim ASA ++
  • Acciona
  • The Norwegian Directorate for Emergency Communication
  • Dragados
  • Melanor
  • Go-Ahead Group
  • KLP Ansvarsforsikring (insurance)
  • NordicInfu Care AB
  • Mercell
  • Sanofi Avensis Norge AS
  • Statnett SF
  • Nammo
  • Maske
  • Telia
  • The Ministry of Justice and Public Security
  • The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom)
  • Kinnarps
  • The Norwegian Police
  • Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development (Program Felles-IKT)

Work highlights

  • Assisting Helseplattformen AS on the procurement of a new system for patient journals and patient administration.
  • Represented NordicInfu Care AB in the tendering process for continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pumps.
  • Assisting the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in the procurement of new rescue helicopters for Norway.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anders Thue

Other key lawyers

Espen Bakken, Tor Stokke, Olav Haukeli