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Energy: Renewables

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Energy: Renewables - Norway

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What the Team is Known For

The market-leading team at Thommessen is resourceful in all aspects of the renewable energy sector, with particular prominence in wind and hydroelectric power. The firm provides expert advice to energy and utility companies on grid and infrastructure operations, project development, construction contracts and regulatory issues. It is also well known for its corporate expertise in M&A and financing matters. Thommessen is additionally active in commercial and regulatory disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Thommessen advised Lyse on matters connected to its acquisition of Hyfe Wind as owners of the Egersund wind farm.

Strengths

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Thommessen has the ability to connect and understand how legal issues affect the business-critical decisions and solutions. The team has a strong understanding of our industry and provides clear and concise advice.

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Thommessen's team consists of knowledgeable and service-minded lawyers and specialists. They are approachable, listen carefully and provide high quality advice.

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Thommessen's key distinguishing factor is that the renewables team has a unique blend of in-depth industry legal knowledge combined with a deep commercial understanding of what is important to us.

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Thommessen gives reasoned and commercial advice.

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The team has a unique holistic approach to our operations. Obviously it has know-how of all legal aspects, but what distinguishes Thommessen from other law firms is its unique knowledge that makes it more of a business developer and strategy adviser than merely a law firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gunnar Martinsen
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Gunnar Martinsen
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Senior Statespeople
Gunnar Martinsen maintains an impressive practice acting for energy clients on large-scale M&A transactions in the sector. He is also recognised for his regulatory expertise.

Gunnar Martinsen is the best in the industry on grid matters.

Gunnar Martinsen is an expert in all renewable regulatory topics.

Gunnar Martinsen provides a unique combination of industry knowledge and network with juridical competence.

He is a very good lawyer in his field.

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Bendik Christoffersen
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Bendik Christoffersen
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Bendik Christoffersen is highly sought after by domestic and international renewable energy companies and investment firms. He advises clients on M&A, hydropower taxation and development matters.

Bendik Christoffersen has an extreme level of business understanding, strong advisory skills and strong industry understanding.

Bendik Christoffersen is a leader in onshore wind.

Bendik Christoffersen is one of the best within power production, including policy and regulation.

Bendik Christoffersen is the best legal adviser in our sector.

He has brilliant knowledge and understanding in all aspects of the renewables industry.

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Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby
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Up and Coming

Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby assists with the acquisition of hydropower assets and wind farms. He also advises on the investment in and development of hydrogen and biomethane projects.

Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby possesses strong drive, advisory skills and negotiation skills.

He's a skilled lawyer.

What truly distinguishes him from peers is his calm and confident manner, his ability to bring out the best in everyone involved and his genuine commitment to achieving the best possible result for the client.

He stands out for his combination of deep legal expertise, strategic clarity and excellent communication skills. He quickly understands complex factual and technical issues and translates them into clear legal arguments.

He is solution-oriented and a skilled negotiator.

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Ole Christoffer Ellingsen
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Up and Coming

Ole Christoffer Ellingsen advises on the development of hydrogen production facilities in addition to handling PPAs and grid connection matters related to data centres. He also assists with hydropower plant mandates, including watercourse concession issues.

Ole Christoffer Ellingsen is very quick to respond. He is a hands-on lawyer who can be reached at any time of day.

He always comes to a solution.

He is a brilliant lawyer.

Ole Christoffer Ellingsen is an amazing help.

Ole is excellent to work with. He is a pleasant person who provides outstanding, timely assistance. He follows up diligently and frequently acts as a sparring partner on matters within the renewable energy sector.

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Gunnar Martinsen
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Gunnar Martinsen
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Senior Statespeople
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Bendik Christoffersen
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Bendik Christoffersen
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Band 1
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Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby
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Up and Coming
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Ole Christoffer Ellingsen
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Charlotte Heberg Trondal

Ellen Karina Sødal Marstad

Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby

June Snemyr

Kai-Ståle Kristiansen

Morten Coward Lindstad

Ole Christoffer Ellingsen

Snorre Valdimarsson