Hall Of Fame

Public procurement in Norway

CMS Kluge

Praised for its ‘unmatched expertise in procurement law’, the team at CMS Kluge is routinely instructed by contracting authorities and suppliers to advise on all phases of public procurement processes. Alf Amund Gulsvik and Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen jointly lead the team; Gulsvik advises government departments and agencies on contracting issues and contentious procurement matters, while Oddbjørnsen attracts praise for his ‘substantial’ IT procurement expertise, a core pillar of work for the team. Anne Buan, who is ‘a star in everything she does’, is another key individual here. Managing partner Bjørnar Alterskjær has a broad practice that spans public procurement and state aid issues, acting for governmental entities and national businesses.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alf Amund Gulsvik; Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen


Autres avocats clés:

Bjørnar Alterskjær; Fredrik Aadahl; Anne Buan


Les références

‘CMS Kluge, a prominent player in the IT and procurement industry, boasts unique qualities that distinguish it from competitors. Notably, Stian Oddbjørnsen, a key figure within CMS Kluge, brings substantial expertise to the IT procurement arena, consistently delivering efficient and effective solutions.’

‘CMS Kluge and Anne Buan in particular have demonstrated a deep understanding of public procurement regulation and best practices in the field. Anne is pragmatic, easy to collaborate with and solution-oriented.’

‘I have collaborated with CMS Kluge for several years. There is a reason why I have chosen to return to them time and time again. And that’s because at CMS Kluge you get skilled and expert resources who always give that little extra to assist you in matters.’

Principaux clients

Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering (Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning)


AtB


Veidekke Entreprenør


Betonmast


Norske Tog


Grupo Aldesa


Bane NOR SF


Ruter


AF-Gruppen


Mesta


Kruse Smith Entreprenør


Oslo Municipality


Sykehusinnkjøp HF


Multiconsult


The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries


Hafslund Oslo Celsio


Kolumbus


Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

The ‘deeply experienced and pragmatic’ team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS maintains a dedicated public procurement offering spanning the full range of contentious and advisory matters, acting for procuring authorities and suppliers on high-profile procurement projects. Working closely with the firm’s competition, state aid, and tech departments, the group routinely assists with projects in the healthcare, transport and IT sectors. Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim oversees the group, which also includes Anne Hesjedal Sending, a key name for contentious mandates, and the ‘analytically strongChristina Paludan Melson, noted for her experience in public procurement projects in the defence sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim


Autres avocats clés:

Christina Paludan Melson; Anne Hesjedal Sending; Benedikte Slørdahl Skjærpe


Les références

‘Consistently high quality advice. Shows excellent knowledge of regulations.’

‘Anne Sending has the ability to find the heart of a matter and argue with impact. She is very service-oriented and responsive to input. There are few who can compete with her professionally, especially with the overview she has of the procurement regulations.’

‘Solid public procurement team. The team is deeply experienced and pragmatic. Fast to understand legal, business and political interests and needs in the projects.’

Principaux clients

Sporveien AS


Nye Veier AS


Helse Sør-Øst RHF (South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority)


Statens Vegvesen (the Norwegian Public Roads Administration)


Statsbygg


Bane NOR SF


Statnett SF


Sykehuspartner HF


Sykehusapotekene HF


Helsetjenestens Driftsorganisasjon for Nødnett HF


ELVIA


Klagenemnda for Offentlige anskaffelser (KOFA, the Norwegian Complaint Board for public procurement)


Rogaland fylkeskommune


Trøndelag fylkeskommune


Posten Norge AS


The Norwegian Armed Forces


Vestfold and Telemark fylkeskommune


Troms og Finnmark fylkeskommune


Direktoratet for forvaltning og økonomistyring (DFØ) – The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management


Longyearbyen lokalstyre


Kollektivtrafikkforeningen


Sykehusinnkjøp HF


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Sporveien AS with the substantial procurement of a new communications-based train control signalling (CBTC) system for the Oslo Metro.
  • Assisted Sykehuspartner HF with the large procurement of a new ICT infrastructure for the entire South-Eastern Health Region.
  • Represented the health authorities in a procurement dispute regarding the procurement of two ProBeam proton therapy systems.

Wiersholm

Morten Goller heads up the public procurement group at Wiersholm, which attracts praise for its ‘great industry knowledge’. The group regularly handles the full range of complex procurement matters, both for contracting authorities and suppliers, and has demonstrable expertise acting for suppliers contesting public tender decisions. Goller is a seasoned litigator with a broad public procurement practice acting for both domestic and international clients. Also in the core team are Thomas G Naalsund, who acts for clients in the energy sector, and Stephan Jervell, who takes point on state aid work. At managing associate level, the ‘excellentOda Hellenes Ekre focuses on contentious mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Morten Goller


Autres avocats clés:

Oda Hellenes Ekre; Stephan Jervell; Thomas G Naalsund


Les références

‘Oda Hellenes Ekre really stands out and provides excellent services within the field of public procurement. She quickly understands the client’s needs, and how to create solutions and value for the client. She has a deep understanding of the law itself, but also vast experience in how Norway’s main public entities relate to the rules in practice.’

‘To the point legal advice within public procurement law. Thorough assessments of the case and different ways forward, well-founded opinions.’

‘Very good knowledge on public procurement. Always available for a discussion.’

Principaux clients

JCDecaux Norge AS


Maskinentreprenørenes forbund


Ion Beam Applications S.A.


Hurtigruten Group AS


The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy


BMO Tunnelsikring AS


Veidekke Entreprenør AS


Veidekke Industri AS


Skanska Norge AS


Boreal Norge AS


Torghatten Nord AS


Statnett SF


ResMed Norway AS


Egencia Norway AS


Norske Tog AS


EveryMatrix Software Ltd.


Sotra Link


ABB AS


KLP


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Norsk Industri in a third-party intervention in a Supreme Court case between Perpetuum Miljø AS and the Municipalities of Fauske and Sørfold.
  • Represented EveryMatrix Software Ltd. in a court case against Norsk Tipping regarding claim for damages due to violations of the public procurement rules in a tender procedure regarding delivery of ID and payment services.
  • Conducted a third-party examination for Helseplattformen AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Helse Midt-Norge RHF, which is responsible for launching a joint, regional digital patient journal.

Arntzen de Besche

Acting for major domestic and international clients from the pharma, life sciences, and construction industries, Arntzen de Besche has a solid track record in advising public entities, private contractors and corporations on large-scale public procurement projects. In particular, the group attracts praise for its expertise in hospital construction and medical supply tenders. Gro Amdal leads the team and has extensive experience advising on Norwegian and EU procurement regulations, while Jon Gresseth takes point on contractual issues. Svein Terje Tveit is the key name for procurement litigation, particularly on the supplier side. Also in the core team is Tor Kristian Lånke, who handles construction work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gro Amdal


Autres avocats clés:

Jon Gresseth; Svein Terje Tveit; Tor Kristian Lånke


Les références

‘Availability, speed, capability and willingness to give advice and provide good discussions.’

‘Tor Kristian Lånke has an exceptional understanding of the end results that are important for the client and is therefore adding high value when tailor-making the procurement process.’

‘In our collaboration with Gro Amdal, in particular, we experienced that she put aside everything to help us. Gro is extremely strong professionally, and she is ready to draw in new resources when required.’

Principaux clients

Abbott Norge AS


Buypass AS


Sykehusbygg HF


CSL Behring


Spordrift AS


ASTM /Itinera SpA


Orkla ASA


Abena


Multiconsult


AF Decom AS


Vestfold and Telemark County Authority


Mantena AS


Ecopro AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Commissioned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to prepare a report assessing the legal scope within the EEA Agreement and the public procurement regulations for applying quality requirements and criteria in the public procurement of new vessels/ships.
  • Advising Sykehusbygg on procurement law matters in the development and construction of seven hospitals.
  • Represented Abena in its NOK250m complaint after losing a tender for renewal of its contract as supplier of medical gloves to Norwegian hospitals.

Advokatfirmaet Grette AS

Marie Braadland and Silje Grimseth Ullebust jointly oversee the construction offering at Advokatfirmaet Grette AS, which stands out for its strength in transport and infrastructure-related public procurement work. The group sits within the firm’s broader EU and competition department and regularly acts for both public and private sector clients in the pharma, construction and infrastructure sectors. Braadland has extensive experience advising governmental entities and regional authorities on contentious procurement mandates and contractual work, while public procurement specialist Ullebust advises both suppliers and public entities across all stages of the procurement process.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marie Braadland; Silje Grimseth Ullebust


Principaux clients

Bybanen Utbygging


The Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement (KOFA)


GSK/GlaxoSmithKline


Vinmonopolet


Norske tog AS


Tolletaten (Norwegian Customs)


The Central Norway Regional Health Authority


The Western Norway Regional Health Authority


The Norwegian Public Roads Administration


Moelven Industrier ASA


Bjerke Nettbygg AS


Johnson & Johnson (Janssen-Cilag)


Norwegian Hospital Construction Agency (Sykehusbygg)


Innlandet Municipality


Bravida Norge AS


Avinor AS


Senter for oljevern og maritimt miljø (Norwegian Centre for Oil Spill Preparedness and Marine Environment)


The Norwegian Parliament


EBA (The Norwegian Contractor’s Association (building and construction))


Nettpartner AS


Rørentreprenørene


Våler kommune


A.L. Høyer Askim


Norwegian Government Security and Service Organization (DSS)


Vigo IKS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Avinor on all stages of the competition regarding the procurement of contracts for engineering, procurement and construction of two new airports in Norway; Mo I Rana and Bodø.
  • Advised Norske Tog AS on the procurement of up to approx. 60 new long distance trainsets.
  • Acting for Johnson & Johnson (Janssen-Cilag) as counsel in both a complaint before the Norwegian complaints board and a subsequent court case regarding a tender to provide cancer treatment for patients at all the major hospitals in Norway.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Working in collaboration with the firm’s EU and competition law team, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig acts for local authorities, governmental entities and clients in the healthcare sector on major procurement matters and contentious mandates. Anders Thue oversees the team and advises public sector clients on complex procurement matters, while Espen I Bakken takes point on instructions by private sector clients, handling regulatory issues as well as competition and EU law mandates. Christian Bjørtuft Ellingsen is the name to note for contentious mandates; associate Olav Haukeli is another key individual here.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anders Thue


Autres avocats clés:

Christian Bjørtuft Ellingsen; Olav Haukeli; Espen I Bakken


Les références

‘Emgagement and knowledge. Broad overlapping areas of knowledge.’

‘Passion and dedication.’

‘Competence.’

Principaux clients

Baneservice AS


Baxter


Abbott


Abilia


Buypass


Coloplast


Smith Nephew


Corvatec


Infrakraft


Medistim ASA


Acciona


Dragados


Melanor,


Go-Ahead Group


KLP Ansvarsforsikring


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


Troms og Finnmark fylkeskommune


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted the liability insurer of municipalities Sørfold and Fauske in a landmark appeal before the Supreme Court in January 2023, successfully argued that an Appeal Court judgement from 2022 had to be set aside.
  • Providing a subsidiary of Central Norway Regional Health Authority, Helseplattformen AS, with legal and strategic assistance connected to the procurement of a new system for patient journals and patient administration (EPJ/PAS).
  • Representing NIC in the tendering process for continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pumps in Norway.

Wikborg Rein

Wikborg Rein has a strong track record in advising public sector clients, particularly purchasers and contracting authorities, on the full range of public procurement mandates. In particular, the group has demonstrable strength in litigation, handling procurement disputes, injunctions and appeals. The team is now jointly headed up by Torje Sunde and deputy head Malene Reinertsen. Sunde joined the team in August 2023 from the Office of the Attorney General and brings with him extensive experience litigating public procurement matters, while Reinertsen is a public procurement specialist with notable expertise in advising on large IT procurement projects. Hanne Camilla Zimmer left the team in August 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Torje Sunde; Malene Reinertsen


Les références

‘Their team has a great understanding of issues regarding public procurements and is able to communicate difficult legal issues in an understandable manner. They also have a good understanding of the local government sector and our needs.’

‘We worked with Marlene Reinertsen from Wikborg Rein. She had an excellent ability to communicate difficult legal issues in an understandable manner to procurement officers with no legal background. She will always offer to look into specific legal questions and give precise and usable answers within a short time.’

‘I believe that WR has a high level of competence and delivers its advice promptly and effectively. They are welcoming and easy to interact with and are quickly available when needed, while the advice is of high quality.’

Principaux clients

Telenor


NorgesGruppen


Vygruppen


Norges Bank


The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs


NORAD – The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation


Clear Channel Norway AS


Vy Buss AS


Vy Buss AB


Tide Buss AS


Norsk Gjenvinning


Lyreco Norway


Elvia AS


The Norwegian Agriculture Agency


Frogn municipality


Ullensaker municipality


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Vygruppen and its subsidiaries on multiple procurements and disputes, both as a contracting authority and a supplier.
  • Represented Telenor in the application for an interim injunction against the award of a contract by Sykehuspartner HF.
  • Advising the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, on the design and implementation of complex procurements.

BAHR

Full-service firm BAHR supports both public and private contracting authorities with the complete range of public procurement-related expertise. The team has a particular focus on healthcare and pharmaceutical sector procurements, often representing major international corporates. The team is co-headed by Beret Sundet, who routinely handles public procurement matters in the life sciences industry, and Arne Torsten Andersen, who is well-versed in all public procurement and EU/EEA matters as well as EFTA and ECHR litigation. Jan Einar Barbo and Sam E. Harris both focus on construction procurements, while Daniel Sipos has experience handling procurement issues in the rail and road sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Beret Sundet; Arne Torsten Andersen


Autres avocats clés:

Jan Einar Barbo; Sam E. Harris; Daniel Sipos; Ylva Lønvik; Jennifer Shi


Les références

‘BAHR has significant expertise and experience in assisting with public procurements.’

‘Beret Sundet has for many years been our lead adviser in Norway, and has been instrumental in various challenges we have been facing with the national tender system where she applied all her technical knowledge and experience both from national and EU perspective on competition law, public procurement rules, and public administration law. Highly recommended for procurement challenges within the pharmaceutical sector.’

‘I really appreciate working with Arne Torsten Andersen. He is always responsive and delivers high quality in time.’

Principaux clients

GlaxoSmithKline


MSD


Eli Lilly


Novartis


Biogen


AstraZeneca


Fortum Oslo Varme


Norconsult


NRK


TV2


Discovery Networks Norway


Nordic Entertainment Group


Reitan Convenience


Cushman Wakefield


Ministry of Transportation


Bane NOR


Statsbygg


Norconsult Informasjonssystemer AS


VR-Group


Norsk Tipping AS


Hav Eiendom AS


Nobina Norge AS


Troms Holding AS /Troms Kraft AS


Statnett SF


Norwegian Federation of Industries


Municipality of Oslo (Vann-og avløpsetaten)


Troms og Finnmark County Municipality


KODE kunstmuseer og komponisthjem


Aker Carbon Capture


Amgen


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Norsk Tipping AS in relation to a procurement claim brought by Maltese-based gaming company EveryMatrix Ltd. concerning the award of Norsk Tipping’s ID and payment platform, which was awarded to Norwegian company BuyPass AS.
  • Acting for the Norwegian Federation of Industries (Norsk Industri) in a case before the EFTA Surveillance Authority concerning the award of exclusive rights in the waste sector.
  • Provided ongoing public procurement advice to the municipality of Oslo in relation to its very substantial and high-profile water supply project, with a value of around NOK30bn.

Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS

Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS ‘skilled team’ advises municipalities, public sector companies, national bodies and private contractors on public procurement matters, with a particular focus on IT, construction and infrastructure procurement processes. The firm ‘boasts an impressive team of lawyers with diverse backgrounds’ which is headed up by Vera Hovelsen, Thomas Oskar Strömbom and Jørgen Myhre. Hovelsen has ‘thorough knowledge of the field’, Strömbom recently drafted a large public-private partnership for a complex onshore project, and Myhre has a ‘high level of competence’ acting in public procurement complaints and disputes. At associate level, Ragnhild Lunner, who has a focus on construction procurements, is a name to watch.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vera Hovelsen; Thomas Oskar Strömbom; Jørgen Myhre


Autres avocats clés:

Ragnhild Lunner


Les références

‘We have used Føyen for 10+ years and in every project, they have provided a high level of quality in their work.’

‘Jørgen Myhre is “our guy” at Føyen. His very high level of competence is key, but his best quality is his ability to explain complex legal matters in a way that his client understands. This is a great help in solving problems.’

‘I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Føyen, and I can honestly say that they have provided an excellent legal service that has exceeded my expectations. Føyen excels in several ways and boasts an impressive team of lawyers with diverse backgrounds. This diversity has proven to be incredibly valuable for us as they have been able to offer us tailored legal solutions that align perfectly with our needs.’

Principaux clients

County Governor of Vestland (Statsforvalteren i Vestland fylke)


Movar IKS


Municipality of Aurskog Høland


Municipality of Bamble


Municipality of Bodø


Municipality of Drangedal


Municipality of Fredrikstad og Hvaler


Municipality of Hamar


Municipality of Indre Østfold


Municipality of Kragerø


Municipality of Lørenskog


Municipality of Nordre Follo


Municipality of Oslo


Municipality of Porsgrunn


Municipality of Sandnes


Municipality of Siljan


Municipality of Skien


Municipality of Ullensaker


Municipality of Vinje


Municipality of Volda


Municipality of Ås


Norsk Luftfartssenter Bodø AS (Norwegian Aviation museum)


Nasjonalt kommunesamarbeid for 110-sentralene IKS


Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet)


Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning


Norwegian Public Roads Administration (All regions)


NSW Arkitektur AS


Nye Veier AS


OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University


Politiets fellestjenester


Remiks Husholdning AS


Remiks Miljøpark AS


Remiks Næring AS


Renovasjon i Grenland IKS


Reno-Vest IKS


Senja Avfall IKS


Studentsamskipnaden Oslo


The National Insurance Court


The National Museum


The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet


Vestfold Avfall og Ressurs AS (VESAR)


Ø M Fjeld AS


Østfold Avfallssortering IKS


Øst-Finnmark Avfallsselskap AS (ØFAS)


County Governor of Oslo og Viken (Statsforvalteren i Statsforvalteren i Oslo og Viken fylke)


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting The Norwegian 110 Fire and Rescue operational divisions with several high value public procurement processes.
  • Advising the NPRA as sole legal adviser on all public procurement issues.
  • Assisting NND with designing and carrying out procurement procedures.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort

Advokatfirmaet Hjort advises large public authorities and private sector bidders on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious public procurement matters within the utilities, aviation, real estate, construction, and renewable energy sectors. Practice head Heddy Ludvigsen provides public procurement advise to ministries, large Norwegian municipalities, various public entities and private bidders. Aleksander Bergby Henriksen has experience handling the full life cycle of public procurement matters, with a particular focus on disputes, acting for public entities and private suppliers. Harald Fosse left the team to join Marstrand Advokatfirma AS in April 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Heddy Ludvigsen


Autres avocats clés:

Aleksander Bergby Henriksen


Les références

‘The team is strong. They are skilled in procurement law, and combine their expertise with a practical approach. They provide valuable and to the point advice and show a very good understanding of our business. They cooperate with in-house counsel in a good way.’

‘Partner Heddy Ludvigsen is an experienced and skilled public procurement lawyer. She has a very good understanding of our business and is service minded. She cooperates closely with in-house counsel and is valued for her practical approach and solid advice.’

‘Senior associate Aleksander Bergby Henriksen is a very good public procurement lawyer. He is efficient and skilled, and he keeps a practical approach. He works very well with in-house counsel.’

Principaux clients

Avinor AS


Avinor Flysikring AS


PEAB AS


Vestfold og Telemark Revisjon IKS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Avinor AS on various public procurement matters.
  • Acted for Bodø Pensjonskasse in a matter before the Norwegian Complaints Board for Public Procurement (KOFA) which was settled in grand jury.
  • Acted for a large public energy company in a complaint from a contractor in a procurement for a framework contract.

SANDS

SANDS‘ highly skilled team’ provides advice to private suppliers on the full range of public procurement matters, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector. The team is led by Åshild Fløisand, who has ‘great understanding of both public procurement and the waste industry’, and Kjersti Holum Karlstrøm, who has extensive experience in procedural and dispute resolution matters. At associate level, Eirik Vikan Rise has litigated several procurement cases before the courts, while Lars Sørensen regularly advises on public procurement mandates for both suppliers and contracting authorities.

Responsables de la pratique:

Åshild Fløisand; Kjersti Holum Karlstrøm


Autres avocats clés:

Eirik Vikan Rise; Lars Sørensen


Les références

‘SANDS’ procurement team displays an unmatched commercial understanding of our business, and the challenges that we face when tendering for public contracts or the complaint about public procurements taking into account our role as a central adviser in our sector.’

‘Above all, this team embodies a wealth of expertise and experience. Their diverse perspectives enhance our problem-solving capabilities and guarantee that we tackle our legal matters and challenges with a unique and innovative outlook.’

‘A highly skilled team, always quick responses, great standard of work, expert knowledge in our line of business.’

Principaux clients

Helse Stavanger HF


Innovasjon Norge


HS Bygg AS


PEAB Group


Haugesund kommune


Midtkraft Nett AS


Perpetuum Group


Bedriftssystemer AS


Helse Bergen HF


Rambøll Norway


Tromsø Taxi AS


Stein Sørensen Persontransport Din Taxi AS


Foxway Group


Bardu kommune


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Perpetuum Miljø AS in the Supreme Court in a high-profile procurement dispute.
  • Advised Innovasjon Norge and its Nordic partners on the joint procurement of a turnkey contract to be delivered to the World EXPO in Osaka, Japan, in 2025.
  • Acted for Bedriftssystemer AS in complex litigation concerning a procurement carried out by a group of several municipalities.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS‘s public procurement team works closely with the firm's bases across the Nordics and has in-depth knowledge of all phases of public contracts, regularly advising private and public sector operators. More recently, the team has had a strong focus on green public procurement and staid aid issues as well as environmentally friendly projects. Thomas Nordby has extensive experience litigating public procurement cases before national courts as well as the EU and EFTA courts, and Johanne Førde routinely prepares tender documents and handles issues arising during the execution of the contract. At associate level, Oscar Lindbäck is name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Nordby; Johanne Førde


Autres avocats clés:

Oscar Lindbäck


Les références

‘The individuals are highly knowledgeable and solution-oriented, in addition to service-minded, available, and efficient. With Schjødt on the team, we feel safe that we receive the best legal and strategic counselling.’

‘We feel like we are in good hands when we are assisted by Schjødt. They collaborate well internally and externally, and always provides a team of their most qualified lawyers for the work at hand. The lawyers are genuinely concerned with understanding our position and protecting our interests, and we are comfortable trusting their advice.’

‘For cases relating to public procurement, we have been assisted by Thomas Nordby and Oscar Lindbäck. We were very happy with the result and will consider using them again the next time we need help with procurement related questions.’

Principaux clients

Kindred Group plc


Bodø municipality


Implenia Norge AS


The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries


Topro Industri AS


Norges Juristforbund


Fresenius Kabi Norge AS


Med-El Nordic AS


The Norwegian Trade Association for online gambling (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill)


Regaco a/s


Betsson Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Bodø municipality in a court case regarding claims for compensation for illegal public procurements.
  • Acting for Kindred Group plc in a lawsuit against the Norwegian state regarding the legality of a concession awarded to Norsk Rikstoto.
  • Providing counsel to Med-El Nordic AS in relation to various public procurement and contractual matters.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

The public procurement team at Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS, which is a sub-department of the EU/EEA and competition law team, routinely acts on behalf of tenderers and contracting authorities in complex procurement damages claims, specifically within the utilities sector. The team is co-led by Oslo-based Eivind J Vesterkjær and Bergen-based Wenche Sædal, with Vesterkjær’s practice covering a broad range of industries including the life sciences, technology, energy, retail, and shipping sectors, and Sædal serving as adviser and litigator for prominent public and private clients. Åse Rieber-Mohn assists suppliers and public authorities with contentious and non-contentious procurement-related issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eivind J Vesterkjær; Wenche Sædal


Autres avocats clés:

Åse Rieber-Mohn


Les références

‘I experience a very high degree of follow-up and commitment in connection with assignments. Very neat and structured, and with very good communication and plan for implementation through all the processes I have participated in.’

‘I would like to mention Wenche Sædal. Through our collaboration, she stands out as a reliable, proactive and good humoured partner, though razor sharp, which make her obviously attractive for potential customers.’

‘Worked with Wenche Sædal. She has a great ability to understand our needs and quickly understand the issues in our cases. She has an easy-going personality which makes cooperation pleasant and simple. Always available and handles issues in a short time.’

Principaux clients

Bane NOR SF


Vestland fylkeskommune


Eviny AS and BKK Nett AS


Veidekke Industri AS


Skagerak Energi-group, including Skagerak Energi AS and Lede AS


Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration)


Lyse/Lyse Lux/Lnett AS


Fagne AS


Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries


Stacc AS


BIR Bedrift AS


Unicare Norge AS


Bama Storkjøkken AS


Arval AS


Universitetet i Bergen


Apotek 1 Gruppen


Isalten Nett AS


Coloplast Norge AS


KODE Kunstmuseer og Komponisthjem


HCL Technologies Norway AS


Idrettens Helsesenter AS


Haugaland Kraft AS


Lockheed Martin Corporation


Bolt Services NO AS


SSI Diagnostica AS


Gyldendal AS


El-Proffen AS


Servicegrossistene AS


Å Energi AS


Lindum AS


GasscoAS


Kongsberg Gruppen


Kromann Reumert


Principaux dossiers


  • Served as Bane NOR SF’s strategic procurement adviser.
  • Awarded a contract through a public procurement process conducted by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries to provide an analysis of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and formulating detailed proposals for the incorporation of the directive into Norwegian law.
  • Represented the Vestland County Administration in an interim injunction case brought against it by BMO Tunnelsikring AS.