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Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Aquaculture and Fisheries

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway

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Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

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Simonsen Vogt Wiig's Aquaculture and Fisheries Practice

The fishery and aquaculture industry is Norway's next largest creator of wealth after the petroleum industry. With large departments along the coast, we are a well-established advisor to both the marine and shore-based sectors of the industry.

Our fishery and aquaculture group has a varied client portfolio from listed companies to small family-owned firms and locally owned undertakings. We assist with establishment and ownership, purchase and sale of assets and the products that the industry sells, plus regulatory matters and contact with the authorities.

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Aquaculture and Fisheries - Norway

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a highly reputed team across various offices in Norway. The law firm boasts a strong practice in traditional fisheries as well as the aquaculture sector. The team handles M&A transactions, as well as advising on licences and regulatory issues. The law firm has additional expertise in administrative and commercial disputes in the industry. Simonsen Vogt Wiig's varied client roster includes international fish farming companies, as well as local fishing businesses.
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Strengths

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  • The team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig have strengths which include their quick response time and deep industry insight.

    Aquaculture and Fisheries respondentEurope

  • The department stands out for its strong practical understanding of the regulatory framework and ability to provide clear, solution-oriented advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Arthur Duus
    Arthur Duus

    Arthur Duus

    Arthur Duus has extensive expertise in regulatory and contractual matters concerning the sale of smolts as well as the access rights for their production.

    • Arthur stands out for his ability to combine legal expertise with deep industry insight, which allows him to provide highly practical and business-focused advice.

      Aquaculture and Fisheries respondentEurope

    • He is fantastic.

      Aquaculture and Fisheries respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig (1)

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Members

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  • Mikael Rossvoll Jørgensen

  • Ole Rieck

  • Arild Paulsen

  • Kenneth Mikkelsen

    Head of Department

  • Arthur Duus

    Head of Department

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  • Markus Sørlie

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