Energy: Renewables
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 3
Chambers Review
Kvale's renewable energy group has a noteworthy practice in hydroelectric power generation. It advises clients on corporate and transactional matters, including acquisitions, financings and restructurings. The law firm also assists with disputes and regulatory issues relating to electricity certificates, power purchase agreements, concession agreements and grid connections.
Work Highlights
- Kvale assisted Gismarvik Vindkraftverk with the construction and financing of an onshore greenfield project on the west cost of Norway.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kvale has a dedicated team that is solution-oriented. The lawyers always provide fast and constructive responses."
"The team is responsive and service-minded, and the practitioners are commercially good and strategic within their fields."
"Kvale has a dedicated team that is solution-oriented. The lawyers always provide fast and constructive responses."
"The team is responsive and service-minded, and the practitioners are commercially good and strategic within their fields."
Notable Practitioners
Christian Poulsson is the head of Kvale's Electricity & Renewable Energy practice. He covers disputes and electricity regulatory mandates, as well as hydropower plant projects and transactions.
"Christian is a true specialist who is practical in his approach. He is also a great litigator."
"He is solution-oriented and goes to great lengths to satisfy his clients' needs."
Kristin Ourom enters the rankings for the first time following noteworthy market recognition. She regularly advises on transactions and mergers involving hydropower and grid portfolios, including structuring and restructuring topics.
"Kristin has a unique ability to create trust in processes with different parties. She has a strong ability to find constructive, commercial solutions, and she has a deep insight into the customer's various challenges."
"She is an experienced lawyer within the energy industry, providing a broad network and fast response times."