Aquaculture and Fisheries
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
The fisheries and aquaculture industry is one of Norway’s main export industries, and aquaculture production has increased steadily for several decades. We assist with safeguarding client assets in an industry which is subject to strict regulation and which is highly susceptible to the vagaries of domestic and international politics.
Thommessen has for several decades advised the fisheries and aquaculture industry on all areas of commercial law that affect industry players. We have extensive experience of, and specialist expertise on, the acquisition and divestment of companies, licences, IPOs, financing, negotiations, contracts and reorganisations in the sector. We also assist on issues relating to government regulation and on matters such as location decisions, joint operating agreements and decisions, as well as legislation and regulation processes.
Our lawyers also have extensive litigation experience from cases involving public law and patent law issues which require special industry insight and experience.
In-depth industry knowledge is required to advise clients throughout the value chain. Our team is strongly committed to keeping abreast of any changes in the regulatory framework that affect the industry. We thereby ensure that our advice serves to generate value for our clients in the long run.
Chambers Review
Thommessen is a renowned law firm with a growing focus on aquaculture and fisheries. The team is particularly well reputed for regulatory and licensing matters, and also assists with contentious proceedings, M&A transactions and financing deals. Thommessen represents a variety of clients, including fish farming groups, vessel owners and seafood producers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm takes a holistic approach and has a long-term focus. The lawyers are solution-oriented and understand the aquaculture industry and the underlying drivers."
"The whole team is very responsive."
"The department's industry insight is helpful."
"Thommessen provides a high-quality service every time. The law firm is always dedicated and effective, aiming for good solutions. The team has long-standing experience and gives excellent advice on a wide range of different cases."
"Thommessen is a very strong discussion partner. It has a broad and strong team that offers good responsiveness."
"The law firm takes a holistic approach and has a long-term focus. The lawyers are solution-oriented and understand the aquaculture industry and the underlying drivers."
"The whole team is very responsive."
"The department's industry insight is helpful."
"Thommessen provides a high-quality service every time. The law firm is always dedicated and effective, aiming for good solutions. The team has long-standing experience and gives excellent advice on a wide range of different cases."
"Thommessen is a very strong discussion partner. It has a broad and strong team that offers good responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading lawyer Mons Alfred Paulsen acts on a range of matters, offering particular expertise in transactional mandates. He also handles licence applications and regulatory advice.
"Mons Alfred Paulsen has good commercial awareness."
"Mr Paulsen has the experience and expertise necessary in an industry that is subject to strict and complex regulation, and has a solution-oriented focus. He is always available at short notice, supportive, efficient and clear in his advice."
"He is always up to date and service-minded."
"Mons' experience from having worked with the aquaculture industry for several decades is unique and highly valued."
"He has very strong interpersonal and industry-specific skills, in addition to his legal capabilities."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Camilla Bergby
Daniel-André Hansen
Ingeborg Johansen Morken
Ivar Strandens
Lars Eirik Gåseide Røsås
Rune Ulriksen Steinsland
Thomas Frølich
Trond Hatland
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