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SANDS

Aquaculture and Fisheries

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SANDS is the leading legal advisor in aquaculture and fisheries. Both industries and their value chains are undergoing rapid development, and ever more reliable legal advice is needed to ensure growth and development.

SANDS’ leading position as lawyers in the field is rooted in long experience; a geographic presence along the entire coast of Norway; strong legal expertise in fisheries, aquaculture and business law; thorough knowledge of the industries’ needs and a capacity that means we always deliver top-level and effective advice.

SANDS is a national firm with a distinct regional presence and the industries’ largest players on its list of clients. Our 12 dedicated partners and lawyers are uniquely present where the industries are located along the coast – in Tromsø, Ålesund and Bergen – and from there they manage complex processes that lead to changes in regulations and legislation for the entire sector.

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Aquaculture and Fisheries - Norway

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
SANDS has a strong practice assisting clients from both aquaculture and fisheries with regulatory matters in the sector. The team advises on fish breeding permits, R&D permits, production capacity controls and fishing vessel-related topics, such as the transfer of quotas. The law firm demonstrates additional experience in transaction-related matters and contentious proceedings.
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Strengths

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  • The team at SANDS are distinguished by their technical insight combined with extensive knowledge of the diversity of the aquaculture industry.

    Aquaculture and Fisheries respondentEurope

  • SANDS is regarded as having exceptional expertise in aquaculture law and administrative law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Halfdan Mellbye
    Halfdan Mellbye

    Halfdan Mellbye

    Halfdan Mellbye is renowned for his longstanding experience in regulatory mandates, often representing fish farmers and seafood companies. He also handles contentious matters.

    • Halfdan demonstrates strong legal expertise and a solid understanding of the aquaculture industry.

      Aquaculture and Fisheries respondentEurope
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