Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 3
Email address
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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
Føyen has, during the last years, expanded to become one of Norway’s largest and most experienced legal teams within public procurement. Føyen assists both public sector and tenderers in all matters concerning public procurement, both before and out of the court. Its public procurement team acts as primary legal advisor for some of the largest and most influential contracting authorities and parties, and have a highly experienced team for the handling of large and complex projects. Føyen is valued by clients for its sound judgement, fast responses and clear explanations. In addition to traditional counselling, its lawyers have authored books and numerous articles about public procurement, and they are highly sought after lecturers.
Chambers Review
Advokatfirmaet Føyen is particularly active advising municipalities and other public sector clients on procurement processes, including drafting contracts and requests for tenders. The law firm additionally represents clients in challenges and award reviews.
Work Highlights
- Føyen assisted Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning with procurement proceedings to decommission two nuclear reactors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team always responds quickly to our calls or emails, and tasks are always done within agreed timeframes."
"It's always pleasant to discuss our issues with the team, and we find that the lawyers go the extra mile when things get hectic."
"The team always responds quickly to our calls or emails, and tasks are always done within agreed timeframes."
"It's always pleasant to discuss our issues with the team, and we find that the lawyers go the extra mile when things get hectic."
Notable Practitioners
Vera Hovelsen frequently assists municipalities and other public sector clients with procurement proceedings, including advising on the preparation of tender documents.
"She can adapt the advice to our issues."