Energy: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Simonsen Vogt Wiig's Oil and Gas Practice
Simonsen Vogt Wiig has one of Norway’s broadest and most internationally oriented oil and gas practice groups. The team has the largest asset transaction volume by number of transactions in Norway the last five years.
Having been involved in the Norwegian oil adventure from the start the firm can offer one of the industry’s most highly respected consulting environments through our offices in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Kristiansand.
Chambers Review
Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a highly regarded practice, well known for its expertise in international oil and gas projects, particularly in emerging markets. The law firm frequently acts for domestic and foreign governmental bodies and state enterprises, advising on regulatory frameworks and compliance in connection with exploration and production matters. Its lawyers also have experience in local and cross-border transactions and contractual agreements, as well as energy-related dispute resolution mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The legal assessments are delivered with high quality and on schedule."
"The law firm has a deep and broad team that is very flexible in order to work and deliver on time."
"They cover all possible scenarios and angles with realistic solutions. They always think laterally."
"The lawyers treat your business needs with care and urgency."
"They have very good knowledge of the upstream sector."
"The legal assessments are delivered with high quality and on schedule."
"The law firm has a deep and broad team that is very flexible in order to work and deliver on time."
"They cover all possible scenarios and angles with realistic solutions. They always think laterally."
"The lawyers treat your business needs with care and urgency."
"They have very good knowledge of the upstream sector."
Notable Practitioners
Bjørn-Erik Leerberg often assists domestic and foreign companies as well as state entities with regulatory matters and transactional mandates.
"Bjørn-Erik Leerberg has a wealth of experience in the sector and has a particular understanding of government matters."
"He has solid knowledge and is very strong in his arguments in a discussion. He also combines theory and practice and finds practical solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Andrea Fleime Syversen
Atle Berentsen
Christian Ditlev-Simonsen
Gunnar Espeland
Robin Aker Jakobsen