Lawyers in Norway

Håvard Sandnes

Managing Partner. Sandnes specialises in employment law and his clients are primarily on the employer’s side in the private sector. He has considerable experience of dispute resolution and in-court advocacy. Sandnes often assists company managements to handle cases that have a major impact on the business. In connection with cases that are being handled at board level, he is often asked to participate in the board’s deliberations. With years of management and board experience, Sandnes is a trusted strategic advisor for his clients. He is keen to give advice that not only clarifies the legal aspects but also fits into the business’s strategic and commercial plans. In his role as advisor, he is analytical and provides clear, straightforward advice in situations of great importance to all those involved. Sandnes is also a popular public speaker.

Arntzen Grette

Håvard Skogvoll

Håvard Skogvoll works mainly with real estate transactions, financing, operation and development. He is ranked as one of the leading real estate lawyers in Norway by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and The Norwegian Financial Daily. Skogvoll also serves as arbitrator in commercial disputes.

Advokatfirmaet CLP DA

Håvard Wiker

Partner

Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS

Ida Brabrand

Partner/Lawyer – TMT

Brækhus Advokatfirma AS

Ida Espolin Johnson

Partner Ida Espolin Johnson is co-head of Haavind’s fisheries and aquaculture practice team and one of Norway’s foremost experts in the field. She regularly assists commercial companies and trade associations in the fisheries and aquaculture industry. She is a versatile practitioner handling a broad range of cases involving business law and administrative law, as well as transactional and litigious matters. Johnson also has considerable experience from the finance sector and holds numerous positions of trust on governing boards of public bodies and finance institutions. Johnson is particularly renowned for her dispute resolution skills. In recent years she has been in charge of several high-stake litigation cases involving the fisheries and aquaculture industry. She is also a valued advisor in matters involving finance and transactions. Her expertise has been recognised by her peers in the Norwegian Finance Daily’s annual survey, where she is ranked as one of the top lawyers within the industry.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Ida Gjessing

Partner Ida Gjessing is a litigator who concentrates on patent and trademark cases (all sectors). She has extensive litigation experience in the area of patents and SPSs (pharmacuetical, biosimilar and veterinary patents. On the non-contentious side she provides advice on all aspects of IP law, including designs and copyrights, research ethics and marketing law. She chairs the Council dealing with Unfair Marketing Practices (NKU).

Advokatfirmaet Gjessing AS

Ida Johanne Bohmann

Part of CMS Kluge’s department for Corporate/M&A, works primarily with both domestic and cross-border financing transactions, syndicated financing, financing of acquisitions and project financing.

CMS Kluge

Ida Marie Windrup

Partner

BAHR

Ingar Fuglevåg

Partner and Head of Aviation

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Inge Ekker Bartnes

Partner Inge Ekker Bartnes works mainly with mergers and acquisitions, energy law, tax law and company law. Bartnes' advisory services focus on the energy sector (hydroelectric power, wind power and small-scale power) and renewable energy in particular. Bartnes also assists in purchase and sale of energy companies, in negotiation and preparation of contracts, and in regulatory matters and restructuring processes. Bartnes has in-depth knowledge of and experience with the energy sector and has played an important role in most of the major energy transactions in Norway in recent years.

Wiersholm

Inge Kristian Brodersen

Partner

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Ingeborg Moen Borgerud

Partner. Mrs Borgerud is admitted to the Supreme Court in Norway. Borgerud primarily provides legal assistance to several of the major Norwegian companies regarding different labour and pension related issues. She also assists employers and employees with general advice, reports, negotiations and litigation in connection with dismissals, restructurings, separations and transfer of undertakings, equality, harassment etc. As chairperson of the Working Environment Act Committee, she took part in forming the basis for the current Working Environment and Worker’s Protection Act. Borgerud has written a range of technical books and law commentaries.

Arntzen Grette

Inger Hygen

Corporate (Mergers and Aquisitions, Company Law), Real Estate (Sale and purchase, leasehold and development, Real Estate Law)

CMS Kluge

Ingerid Eidesvik Lie

Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction

Brækhus Advokatfirma AS

Ingjerd Røynås

Partner Ingjerd Røynås works mainly with mergers and acquisitions and in questions related to corporate law and contract law. Røynås has experience in assisting industrial and financial players, as well as private equity funds. A large part of her work is cross-border, focusing on international business transactions. Ingjerd Røynås is an experienced team leader and has broad experience in coordinating transactions. Her practice involves transactions in a variety of industries, including industry, technology, retail and oil services.

Wiersholm

Inglin Sognnæs

Managing Associate

BAHR

Ingrid Aasa Haavaldsen

Ingrid advises clients on private and public M&A transactions as well as capital markets transactions, such as acquisitions, structured sales processes, equity investments and public tender offers. Ingrid is recommended within the areas "Commercial, corporate and M&A" and "Capital Markets" in the Legal 500.

Wikborg Rein

Ingrid Austjore Valseth

Senior Associate

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Ingrid Cathrine Nielsen

Partner

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Ingrid K. Høstmælingen

Ingrid is head of the firm's Commercial Property practice. She assists both operational and institutional players and has in the recent years also provided assistance to international investors in the Norwegian property market. She advises clients on a wide range of real estate matters, including transactions, development, and leasing. With over 17 years of experience in the field, she has developed a deep understanding of the industry and the legal frameworks that govern it. "Ingrid Høstmælingen stands out as always available, accommodating, experienced, flexible/creative and solution-oriented. She always contributes positively to a deal, irrespective of whether she represents you or your counterparty." Legal 500 (2023) Ingrid is frequently used as a lecturer, including for Norwegian Real Estate Agents/Forum for Commercial Brokers, the Norwegian Bar Association etc.

Wikborg Rein

Ingrid Tronshaug

Managing Associate

Wiersholm

Ingvar Gjedrem

DLA Piper

Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer

Partner

Kvale Advokatfirma DA

Ingvild Walle Skraastad

Senior Associate

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS