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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Aquaculture and Fisheries

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway

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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

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Aquaculture and Fisheries - Norway

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Haavind enjoys a top-tier practice that concentrates on the aquaculture industry, handling an impressive range of regulatory and licensing mandates. The law firm additionally provides support in disputes, representing clients against regulatory authorities and the Norwegian state. The team is well placed to advise on development projects in the sector and represents prominent fish farming groups and seafood companies.
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Strengths

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  • Haavind’s fishing and aquaculture team combines strong legal expertise with a rare, in-depth understanding of how the industry actually operates biologically, commercially, and technically.

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  • The firm's thorough understanding of Norwegian aquaculture regulation and clear grasp of the industry’s practical realities enables them to provide advice that is both precise and pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bjørn Sørgård
    Bjørn Sørgård

    Bjørn Sørgård

    Top-tier practitioner Bjørn Sørgård regularly deals with complex regulatory aspects related to environmental and food safety matters in the seafood industry, with additional experience in contentious mandates, often concerning licensing matters.

    • Bjørn Sørgård is very skilled with great insight in governmental processes and departments.

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    • Bjørn consistently delivers excellent work in our matters.

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  • Ida Espolin Johnson
    Ida Espolin Johnson

    Ida Espolin Johnson

    Ida Espolin Johnson is a market-leading practitioner who acts on regulatory aquaculture mandates, as well as handling complex commercial and patent litigation proceedings.

    • Ida is absolutely a top lawyer.

      Aquaculture and Fisheries respondentEurope

    • Ida Espolin Johnson quickly understands the technical and biological background of each issue. Her advice is always practical, realistic, and commercially sound.

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