Energy: Renewables
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
Chambers Review
The market-leading team at Thommessen is resourceful in all aspects of the renewable energy sector, with particular prominence in wind and hydroelectric power. The law firm provides expert advice to energy and utility companies on grid and infrastructure operations, project development, construction contracts and regulatory issues. It is also well known for its corporate expertise in M&A and financing matters. Thommessen is additionally active in commercial and regulatory disputes.
Work Highlights
- Thommessen advised HitecVision on matters related to the establishment of Aneo as a jointly owned company with TrønderEnergi.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thommessen has deep expertise and experience across the Norwegian renewables space, coupled with general solid commercial problem-solving capabilities and a broad M&A team."
"The lawyers have strong capabilities and capacity, and are always available when needed."
"It is a large law firm with a broad spectrum of specialists to support with almost anything."
"Thommessen has a good understanding of the hydropower sector and its commercial drivers and risks. It has an experienced team that offers good capacity and quick responses."
"It is the most knowledgeable law firm within the energy sector in Norway. The lawyers always respond immediately to our requests."
"Thommessen has deep expertise and experience across the Norwegian renewables space, coupled with general solid commercial problem-solving capabilities and a broad M&A team."
"The lawyers have strong capabilities and capacity, and are always available when needed."
"It is a large law firm with a broad spectrum of specialists to support with almost anything."
"Thommessen has a good understanding of the hydropower sector and its commercial drivers and risks. It has an experienced team that offers good capacity and quick responses."
"It is the most knowledgeable law firm within the energy sector in Norway. The lawyers always respond immediately to our requests."
Notable Practitioners
Bendik Christoffersen is highly sought after by domestic and international renewable energy companies and investment firms. He advises clients on M&A, project finance and development matters.
"Bendik Christoffersen is specialised in power tax. He is fast, service-minded and skilled."
"Bendik has in-depth knowledge in all relevant legal areas in relation to the sector. He is always available and supportive, and finds good solutions."
"He has a very broad practice and experience. He has worked in the market for a long time; he is obviously very skilled and a strong profile in the market."
"He is attentive to the client's needs and has a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving."
"He has impressive experience and insights into the Norwegian renewables space, coupled with a strong ability to work out practical solutions to complex matters."
Gunnar Martinsen maintains an impressive practice acting for energy clients on large-scale M&A transactions in the sector. He is also recognised for his regulatory expertise.
"Gunnar Martinsen is the number one lawyer in the energy sector."
"He is very knowledgeable when it comes to energy sector regulation, and has in-depth knowledge of our business. He is hard-working, service-minded and always available."
"He has an excellent combination of industry and juridical knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Charlotte Heberg Trondal
Ellen Karina Sødal Marstad
Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby
June Snemyr
Kai-Ståle Kristiansen
Morten Coward Lindstad
Ole Christoffer Ellingsen
Snorre Valdimarsson