Energy: Oil & Gas

Christian Fredrik Michelet is reputed for his expertise in most aspects of the industry, ranging from regulatory matters to litigation and transactions.

"He has very long and heavy experience in the areas we need."

The Stavanger-based Peter Hiorth is highly regarded for his longstanding presence in the market, with particular expertise in transactions. He also assists with contentious proceedings, including matters involving petroleum tax.

"Peter Hiorth is one of the top oil and gas lawyers, with vast experience and in-depth understanding of the business and its commercial aspects."

Erlend Bakken enjoys a strong reputation representing E&P companies in transactions, including financing mandates.

"Erlend is excellent, focused and specialised in financing, and always focuses on the target solution."

Preben Willoch co-heads the department and assists E&P companies with transactions as well as corporate and regulatory topics such as gas transportation matters.

"He combines deep legal knowledge with very good commercial understanding."

Camilla Grytten assists with a whole host of corporate and commercial mandates, often relating to development projects, including licence matters and drilling contracts. She works from the law firm's Stavanger office, and joined from CMS Kluge in February 2024.

"She is very skilled and analytical. She is good at handling complex matters."

"The work is on time. She is a very hard-working person and also very experienced."

"She is good at placing herself in the counterparty's shoes."