Aquaculture and Fisheries
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
Email address
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+47 2282 7500About
Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
We are a leading law firm within legal advice to the sea food industry. Our lawyers have expertise in all aspects of fisheries and aquaculture law and also possess extensive industry knowledge.
We provide legal assistance in the following areas:
- Regulatory advice relating to legal framework, license and general terms
- Application procedures involving public authorities
- Appeals on administrative decisions (orders, violation fines, enforcement damages, etc.)
- Cooperation agreements between aquaculture organizations and other private-law agreements
- Negotiations and contracts with customers and suppliers
- Dispute and proceedings, including criminal procedures
- Transactions, m&a, capital market, due diligence etc.
We are the only law firm in Norway ranked in Tier 1 in Chambers and Partners. Our lawyers in this group are also top ranked in other categories.
Within traditional fishing as well as within aquaculture law we work closely with our teams within dispute resolution and transaction / M&A. We have lawyers in our corporate department highly specialized with the seafood industry. Our international presence (London, Shanghai and Singapore) also enables us an edge in cross border issues.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein is a pre-eminent practice handling a range of matters, both in aquaculture and in traditional fisheries. The law firm boasts a strong regulatory practice, and advises clients on complex licensing matters. The team is outstanding in litigious mandates, with additional experience handling criminal investigations relating to violation of animal welfare legislation. The law firm also assists with transactional mandates. Wikborg Rein's client roster includes prominent fish farming and seafood production companies, frequently representing such entities against regulatory and state bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has strong breadth and is set up in a smart way, adjusted to the matter. The lawyers are always available."
"Wikborg Rein understands the many aspects of the industry. The lawyers are always quick to respond and understand the commercial concerns of companies."
"The department is strong with respect to response times. It is probably one of the biggest and most reputable teams in Norway."
"Wikborg Rein has the most experienced and skilled team in Norway. It provides quick responses and clear advice, both verbally and in writing."
"The lawyers are always available and service-minded."
"The team has strong breadth and is set up in a smart way, adjusted to the matter. The lawyers are always available."
"Wikborg Rein understands the many aspects of the industry. The lawyers are always quick to respond and understand the commercial concerns of companies."
"The department is strong with respect to response times. It is probably one of the biggest and most reputable teams in Norway."
"Wikborg Rein has the most experienced and skilled team in Norway. It provides quick responses and clear advice, both verbally and in writing."
"The lawyers are always available and service-minded."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Bryde enters the rankings for the first time following notable recognition of his regulatory expertise, having previously worked for the Norwegian state. He provides strategic advice concerning future legislation, as well as assisting with license applications.
"Martin Bryde has a great level of expertise in specific regulatory aquaculture matters."
"He is efficient, accessible, knowledgeable and clear in his advice."
"Martin has a solid knowledge of the authority's understanding and enforcement of laws and regulations as well as the political processes within aquaculture."
"His background from the government is valuable."
