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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 law 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

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  • Thommessen advised HitecVision on matters related to the establishment of Aneo as a jointly owned company with TrønderEnergi.

Strengths

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"Thommessen has deep expertise and experience across the Norwegian renewables space, coupled with general solid commercial problem-solving capabilities and a broad M&A team."

Energy: Renewables respondent
Europe

"The lawyers have strong capabilities and capacity, and are always available when needed."

Energy: Renewables respondent
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"It is a large law firm with a broad spectrum of specialists to support with almost anything."

Energy: Renewables respondent
Europe

"Thommessen has a good understanding of the hydropower sector and its commercial drivers and risks. It has an experienced team that offers good capacity and quick responses."

Energy: Renewables respondent
Europe

"It is the most knowledgeable law firm within the energy sector in Norway. The lawyers always respond immediately to our requests."

Energy: Renewables respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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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, project finance and development matters.
"Bendik Christoffersen is specialised in power tax. He is fast, service-minded and skilled."
"Bendik has in-depth knowledge in all relevant legal areas in relation to the sector. He is always available and supportive, and finds good solutions."
"He has a very broad practice and experience. He has worked in the market for a long time; he is obviously very skilled and a strong profile in the market."
"He is attentive to the client's needs and has a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving."
"He has impressive experience and insights into the Norwegian renewables space, coupled with a strong ability to work out practical solutions to complex matters."
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Gunnar Martinsen
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Gunnar Martinsen
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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 number one lawyer in the energy sector."
"He is very knowledgeable when it comes to energy sector regulation, and has in-depth knowledge of our business. He is hard-working, service-minded and always available."
"He has an excellent combination of industry and juridical knowledge."
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Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

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Bendik Christoffersen
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Gunnar Martinsen
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Gunnar Martinsen
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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