Lawyers in Norway

Jørn A Uggerud

Jørn A. Uggerud has over 30 years of experience with contractual, corporate and M&A related assistance to clients in Norway and abroad, both with privately and publicly owned businesses and agencies. Jørn primarily works with corporate and commercial contract issues for clients within the energy sector. His experience encompasses the renewable energy industry, including onshore and offshore wind, hydroelectric power, green and blue hydrogen and ammonia production, other Power to X projects, battery production and recirculating. He also has experience from several pivotal projects related to the carbon capture and storage industry, both related to waste energy, steel manufacturing and BECCS. Jørn also serves as the working group leader for contracts in the Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort

Jørn A. Uggerud

Jørn A. Uggerud has over 30 years of experience with contractual, corporate and M&A related assistance to clients in Norway and abroad, both with privately and publicly owned businesses and agencies. Uggerud specializes in assisting executives and boards in large companies, mainly relating to issues of corporate governance. He also serves as the working group leader for Contracts in the Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster. Relevant experience Agder Energi AS – Legal counsel for the establishment of Fosen Vind AS, one of Norways largest wind energy companies. Public Sector –Extensive experience from public agencies, such as NFD and KUD regarding legal corporate relationships, selection of business type, board structures and responsibilities, in relation to Eksportkreditt Norge, Innovation Norway and Opplysningsvesenets fond. Gassnova SF – Legal counsel since 2014. Assisted with the management of the State’s ownership of the CO2 technology center at Mongstad, in connection with contract work, legal corporate relationships, tendering and state aid issues in relation to European Economic Area (EEA) law and state aid assessments. Space Norway AS – Legal counsel in regards to the HEO-project. The Project encompasses the building and operation of two satellites in a high-elliptical orbit that will allow for broadband capabilities for airplanes and ships in the Arctic. Agder Energi AS – Legal counsel for the sale of the firms stake in the wind power company, Nordic Wind Power DA, a European investor consortium established by Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners and supported by the Swiss energy company BKW. Agder Energi AS – Legal counsel for the establishment of Statkraft Agder Energi Vind DA.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort

Kaare Andreas Shetelig

Kaare Andreas is head of the firm's Industry, Dispute Resolution & Public Sector group. His practice encompasses dispute resolution and mediation, inter alia in tax and VAT cases, professional liability cases, company law cases as well as general contract law and tort law cases. Han is also an expert in administrative law issues and has handled various regulatory and environmental law cases, both vis a vis governmental bodies and in court proceedings. He is the former head of the Norwegian Bar Association law committee on administrative law issues, and he is currently sitting on the main board of directors of the Norwegian Bar Association. He has extensively pleaded cases before Norwegian courts at all levels, including a number of cases before the Norwegian Supreme Court, as well as ad hoc arbitration under the Norwegian Arbitration Act. In addition, he has experience as arbitrator under Norwegian law. Kaare Andreas has also extensive experience with international arbitration, including cases under the ICC Rules of Arbitration and the SCC Rules. He has successfully advised and/or represented a number of buyers of natural gas in price review disputes under Long Term Gas Sales Agreements. Kaare Andreas has also international experience in representing parties in post M&A disputes (both under share purchase agreements (SPA) and business combination agreements (BCA)) as well as parties in disputes under Shareholder Agreements. He regularly writes articles in relevant publications. He is also one of three authors of the book "Ærede rett. Kræsjkurs i sakførsel", which is a book about how court proceedings are conducted from start to end. Kaare Andreas is ranked in the category Dispute Resolution in Chambers Global and Chambers Europe as well as in Legal 500, where he also is recognised for his skills as tax litigator. "I think Kaare Andreas Shetelig is the top name in Norway" - Chambers Global 2023

Wikborg Rein

Kaare Christian Tapper

Kaare Christian specialises in transactions (M&A) and restructuring of solvent and insolvent businesses. Kaare Christian also has notable experience with long term joint ventures, inter alia within renewable energy. Kaare Christian heads the firm's restructuring practice. In addition to his legal degree Kaare Christian holds a MSc in Management from HEC Paris. He is recommended in his fields of expertise in inter alia Chambers and Legal 500. Kaare Christian is also a member of Wikborg Rein's board.

Wikborg Rein

Kaare M Risung

Partner

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Kaare P Sverdrup

Partner

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Kai Thøgersen

Partner Kai Thøgersen has extensive national and international experience with providing corporate and strategic advice, contract drafting and negotiations in mergers, acquisitions, capital market transactions and other major restructuring processes. Thøgersen is also an experienced team and negotiation leader, and for more than eight years he was the Managing Partner of one of Norway's leading law firms. Thøgersen particularly advises technology and telecom companies and is the head of Wiersholm's dedicated technology, media and communication team.

Wiersholm

Kaj Marsh Duesund

Kaj Marsh Duesund offers expertise within public procurement and contract law, including on choice of procurement strategy, chairing of negotiation meetings, as well as follow-up and quality assurance of agreements in lager infrastructure projects.

Arntzen Grette

Kaja Kaarby

DLA Piper

Kari Bergeius Andersen

Kari Bergeius Andersen heads Ræder Bing’s Employment practice and joined the firm in 2024 from the specialist employment law boutique Helmr AS, where she was a leading partner and recognised by Legal 500. She advises Norwegian and international clients across a broad range of employment law matters, with particular expertise in reorganisations, redundancies and complex workplace issues, including termination processes, sick leave and whistleblowing cases. She is also regularly involved in cross-border matters and provides strategic advice to management and HR functions. Kari is known for her pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and her ability to navigate sensitive and high-stakes employment situations. She is a sought-after speaker and lecturer, frequently engaged by organisations such as HR Norge, Regnskap Norge, NITO and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI).

Ræder Bing

Kari Eline Bjørndal Kloster

Kari Eline works in CMS Kluge's department of Employment law. She assist clients with dispute resolution and provides advice in all areas of employment law, including reorganization of companies, down-sizing processes and transfer of undertakings. Kari Eline is furthermore experienced in international issues within employment law, including issues related to secondment/assignment of employees abroad/to Norway, choice of law in employment relationships and transfer of undertakings across borders.

CMS Kluge

Kari Gimmingsrud

Kari Gimmingsrud is head of the Technology, Media and IPR practice and also leads Haavind`s data protection team. Kari specialises in data protection, cyber security compliance and technology law. She advises companies and public authorities within a variety of sectors, and has long experience with large projects in the intersection between data protection, commercial agreements and legislation covering national security, employment, health, finance and consumer protections. Her practice also include assisting clients with other regulatory and ICT issues such as artificial intelligence, electronic marketing and e-privacy. Kari also has extensive experience with employment law and assists clients with employment law matters, compliance and governmental or internal investigations,. Kari has previously worked as a compliance manager and legal advisor in Telenor. She applies her experience by assisting several major Norwegian and global technology companies in Haavind’s client portfolio. She is active in the Norwegian Bar Associations committee for ICT and privacy and is a co-author in the commentary edition of arbeidrett.no. She is both supervisor and examinator at the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo and often holds lectures for the Lawyers’ Education Center.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Kari Sigurdsen

Kari Sigurdsen has more than 15 years of experience within litigation and dispute resolution, including five years at the Office of the Attorney General for Civil Affairs. She has pleaded a significant number of cases before Norwegian courts, including cases before the Norwegian Supreme Court. In 2019 she was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court. She also has experience with ad hoc arbitration under the Norwegian Arbitration Act. Sigurdsen handles complex disputes and mediations for some of Norway’s leading companies within a wide range of topics within business law, including contract law, company law, tort law and employment law. Sigurdsen also has extensive experience with dispute resolution for clients from the State and Public Sector, such as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Justice. She also regularly litigates tax and VAT cases for the Norwegian Tax Administration.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Karianne Evje Skiaker

Karianne Evje Skiaker is part of Haavind’s restructuring and insolvency team. In 2017, she was recognised and appointed as a trustee by Oslo Bankruptcy Court. Skiaker has since received several appointments as trustee of bankruptcy estates, Her recent appointments demonstrate her recognition and trust of the Oslo District Court as trustee for more extensive and complex cases. In addition to restructuring and insolvency, Skiaker specialises in debt recovery, debt negotiations and enforcement proceedings. She regularly acts on behalf of major real estate developers in such matters and handles insolvency-related liability claims and litigation.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Karin Pauline Gjerlaug Lian

Attorney at law • Personal Injury Compensation • Tort law • Insurance law • Social security law • Litigation Negotiation

Advokatfirma Kogstad Lunde & Co

Karl Erik Navestad

Partner. Navestad assists clients primarily in the energy and maritime sectors. He has more than 20 years of experience as an adviser for companies in the oil and gas industry, both as in-house lawyer and external attorney. He assists oil companies and suppliers in connection with the negotiation and conclusion of commercial agreements, such as rig agreements, agreements for the sale and transport of oil and gas and JOA and unitisation agreements, and he advises on regulatory matters and assists clients in asset and corporate transactions. Navestad is also active within dispute resolution, mainly in cases relating to oil and gas, offshore construction and shipbuilding. He represents companies in Norwegian and international arbitration cases, and in litigation before Norwegian courts. Navestad advises a number of Norwegian and international clients, including oil companies, offshore shipowners, shipyards and building contractors, as well as aquaculture companies. He is known for his in-depth industrial understanding, good communication skills and ability to provide clear and practical advice on complex legal issues. With specialised expertise in the fields of petroleum law, contract law and offshore construction contracts, Navestad is a sought-after adviser on industrial projects which are carried out within a regulatory framework. During his time at Arntzen Grette, Navestad has also worked as in-house counsel in TOTAL E&P Norge, Aker Exploration and Lundin Norway.

Arntzen Grette

Karl Even Rygh

Partner Karl Even Rygh works with shipping and offshore transactions, in particular newbuilding and conversion projects, sale & purchase of vessels and sale & lease back transactions. Mr. Rygh's advisory services focus on all participants in the shipping and offshore industry. Mr. Rygh also assists in all kinds of contracts within shipping, including charterparties, CoAs, management agreements, joint ventures and pool agreements.

Wiersholm

Karl Rosén

Partner. Rosén assists clients in the financial sector on matters relating to business development, framework conditions, licensing processes, organisation, corporate governance, transactions and disputes. Customers include banks, credit institutions, insurance companies, investment companies andalternative investment fund (AIF) managers. Rosén has in-depth knowledge of financial compliance issues, company law and debt collection law. He is frequently asked to issue legal opinions and perform assessments in these areas. He also has experience as an arbitrator. Rosén’s approach to cases focuses on understanding the various interests in play, quickly recognising the relevant issues, identifying appropriate solutions and taking an active stance on the strategic choices involved, to ensure the best possible outcome for the client. He has published a number of books and articles, and regularly lectures in relevant forums.

Arntzen Grette

Karoline Moen Brunstad

Karoline is specialized within employment law and labour law. Karoline has broad experience assisting Norwegian and international clients within various industries in both the private and public sector. Karoline assist clients with a wide spectre of employment law related matters and processes, including downscaling, termination of employments, re-organizations, transfer of undertakings, transactions, and legal counselling related to employment contracts, working hours, holiday/holiday pay, pension, temporary employment, personnel hire, whistleblowing, harassment cases etc. She also works dispute resolution through negotiations and litigation before the courts, and has previously worked as a deputy judge.

Advokatfirmaet Bull AS

Karoline Stenberg

Partner / Attorney at Law • Insurance law • Tort law • Professional liability • Contract- and agreement law • Litigation and dispute resolution

Advokatfirma Kogstad Lunde & Co

Karoline Stock Evje

Karoline works with capital market transactions related to Norwegian and non-Norwegian companies across sectors, including IPOs/listings on the Oslo Stock Exchange's market places, private placements, investments and block trades. She also assists with public M&A transactions such as public tender offers. She advices issuers, investment banks and others on inquiries related to company and securities law, including regarding inside information, transactions by primary insiders and disclosure of major shareholdings (flagging). Karoline is ranked as a "Rising star" by Legal 500 within the practice area "Capital markets, Norway".

Wikborg Rein

Karoline Stock Evje

Karoline works with capital market transactions in Norway across sectors, including IPOs/listings on the Oslo Stock Exchange's market places, private placements, and block trades. She also assists with public M&A transactions such as public tender offers. She advises issuers, investors, and others on queries related to company and securities law, including on inside information, transactions by primary insiders and disclosure of major shareholdings (flagging).

Wikborg Rein

Katinka Ranberg

Partner Katinka works with M&A and equity capital market transactions. She advises businesses within a wide range of industries, and works with both listed and unlisted issuers, investment banks and industrial and private equity clients. Katinka has experience as project manager on several complex transactions, and also assists clients on matters relating to corporate and securities laws.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Katinka Wikborg

Partner

Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS