Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
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Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
CMS Kluge is a leading professional resource on competition law, EU/EEA law and state aid law. We provide ongoing advice on individual matters, processes before the Norwegian Competition Authority, EFTA Surveillance Authority and the courts of law, as well as internal training and compliance programs. Within competition law, we have a special focus on evaluations under the prohibition provisions of the Competition Act, including non-compliance matters, and on merger processes. We have a comprehensive understanding of the state aid regulations, and are well placed to assist with assessments as to whether measures qualify as state aid, whether any exemption provisions are applicable, and which changes, if any, need to be made to measures to bring these into compliance with the regulations. We also have extensive experience in general EU/EEA law matters, including in relation to the four freedoms.
Our public procurement team is one of Norway’s largest and best qualified in the field of procurement law. Our lawyers work with public procurement on a daily basis and have the experience, competence and capacity to handle all types of issues within this area. We assist both contracting authorities and suppliers in all phases of a procurement process, including planning and execution of procurements, handling and submission of complaints and dispute resolution. We regularly work closely with clients from ‘A to Z’ in interdisciplinary teams.
Chambers Review
CMS Kluge offers a highly respected public procurement team that is a popular choice with public sector clients. The law firm represents government organisations and local municipalities in every step of high-profile procurement mandates from the initial contracts through to challenges to award decisions. It also has experience acting for bidders as plaintiffs in contentious mandates. Team members offer further expertise in competition law matters, particularly state aid issues.
Work Highlights
- CMS Kluge advised the Norwegian Coastal Administration on the procurement of a ship tunnel at Stadt and the procurement of a new harbour.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team recognises the objective and has the necessary knowledge and overview to pinpoint the details that need investigation."
"CMS has a large and extremely competent team which handles complex and sophisticated procurement matters in an excellent way."
"In my opinion the team is the best in Norway on state aid."
"The team are flexible and quick, and deadlines are met."
"CMS demonstrate a deep understanding of the nuances involved, and their commitment to achieving the best possible results for clients is truly impressive."
"The team recognises the objective and has the necessary knowledge and overview to pinpoint the details that need investigation."
"CMS has a large and extremely competent team which handles complex and sophisticated procurement matters in an excellent way."
"In my opinion the team is the best in Norway on state aid."
"The team are flexible and quick, and deadlines are met."
"CMS demonstrate a deep understanding of the nuances involved, and their commitment to achieving the best possible results for clients is truly impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Alf Amund Gulsvik assists government bodies and municipalities with the procurement aspects of large projects. He also has experience in contentious matters.
"Alf Amund Gulsvik is an excellent lawyer who gives expert opinions. He is also very service-minded and quick to respond."
"He represent his clients in the best possible way. He is very eloquent and polite."
"He is extremely well prepared and has in-depth knowledge in the case."
Bjørnar Alterskjær is particularly known for advising Norwegian municipalities on state aid matters.
"Bjørnar Alterskjær is a strong name for state aid matters."
"He is skilled and experienced, and dives deep into the client's world to understand their reality and needs."
Anne Buan enters the rankings this year following strong feedback from the market. She offers experience acting for both plaintiffs and contracting bodies on award reviews, as well as assisting with non-contentious mandates.
"It is a true pleasure to work with her and I would recommend Anne Buan without a doubt to anyone in need of support for public procurement."
"Anne is pragmatic, easy to collaborate with and solution-oriented."
"Her legal skills and dedication are truly impressive."
Henrik Nordling advises clients on state aid matters and merger filings, including phase II investigations. He also assists with the competition law compliance of joint venture agreements.
"He is absolutely a lawyer you can count on to go the extra mile for his clients."
"Henrik Nordling is very good. I think he is very pragmatic and strategically good."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
Norway
Members
Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
Alf Amund Gulsvik
Head of Department
Anne Buan
Clemens Kerle
Head of Department
Ronny Rosenvold
Stian Oddbjørnsen
