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​Simonsen Vogt Wiig's Oil and Gas Practice

Simonsen Vogt Wiig has one of Norway’s broadest and most internationally oriented oil and gas practice groups. The team has the largest asset transaction volume by number of transactions in Norway the last five years. 

Having been involved in the Norwegian oil adventure from the start the firm can offer one of the industry’s most highly respected consulting environments through our offices in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Kristiansand.

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Norway

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What the Team is Known For

Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a highly regarded practice, well known for its expertise in international oil and gas projects, particularly in emerging markets. The law firm frequently acts for domestic and foreign governmental bodies and state enterprises, advising on regulatory frameworks and compliance in connection with exploration and production matters. Its lawyers also have experience in local and cross-border transactions and contractual agreements, as well as energy-related dispute resolution mandates.

Strengths

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"The legal assessments are delivered with high quality and on schedule."

Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
Europe

"The law firm has a deep and broad team that is very flexible in order to work and deliver on time."

Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
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"They cover all possible scenarios and angles with realistic solutions. They always think laterally."

Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
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"The lawyers treat your business needs with care and urgency."

Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
Europe

"They have very good knowledge of the upstream sector."

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Bjørn-Erik Leerberg
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Bjørn-Erik Leerberg
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Bjørn-Erik Leerberg often assists domestic and foreign companies as well as state entities with regulatory matters and transactional mandates.
"Bjørn-Erik Leerberg has a wealth of experience in the sector and has a particular understanding of government matters."
"He has solid knowledge and is very strong in his arguments in a discussion. He also combines theory and practice and finds practical solutions."
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Energy: Oil & Gas
Bjørn-Erik Leerberg
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Bjørn-Erik Leerberg
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Members

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Atle Berentsen

Bjørn-Erik Leerberg

Bjørn-Erik Leerberg

Head of Department

Gunnar Espeland

Hågen Hansen

Nikolai Brøvig

Robin Aker Jakobsen

Tor-Axel Schwerdt