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Provided by Wiersholm

Our interdisciplinary team on EU/EEA and competition law consists of specialists with good market knowledge and understanding of the issues that may arise in different industries. The team is led by Norway's most prominent experts on the area, and in addition we have several lawyers with experience from the Norwegian Competition Authority and the EFTA Surveillance Authority. We also have long experience with cases being handled by Norwegian and European competition authorities.

We provide advisory services on Norwegian and European competition law, including in cases in which the competition authorities are investigating possible breach of the rules of competition. We have long experience with preparing notifications to the competition authorities in connection with transactions. In addition, we give advice before inspections through compliance programs and courses for senior executives. We also regularly assist in international arbitration.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement - Norway

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Wiersholm moves into the top tier of the rankings for competition law this year on the back of recent work handling complex phase II merger clearance notifications, as well as high-profile investigations into alleged cartels and abuses of dominance and subsequent collective damages actions. The law firm retains its position as a market leader in public procurement mandates, with notable strength in contentious matters, including representing complainants in challenges to tender awards. The team also acts on PPP mandates.

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Work Highlights

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Wiersholm represented Coop Norge in an investigation into alleged illegal information exchange.

Strengths

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The team combines expert knowledge on competition law with a solid understanding of the markets we operate in. The lawyers are able to find practical solutions based on best practices.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

Wiersholm is a top firm whose strength lies in a deep understanding of the law. The Wiersholm team has shown a unique ability to analyse, reflect and resolve a broad spectrum of topics for us.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

The team has provided excellent and timely advice, always showing a strong understanding of the specific market involved.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

Where the team really stands out is being able to give the right direction rather than just saying what is right or wrong. It really stands out for the ability to give solutions.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

They are the best lawyers in Norway - very responsive, with a deep knowledge of our market, which is the key to good legal advice.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

The team combines expert knowledge on competition law with a solid understanding of the markets we operate in. The lawyers are able to find practical solutions based on best practices.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

Wiersholm is a top firm whose strength lies in a deep understanding of the law. The Wiersholm team has shown a unique ability to analyse, reflect and resolve a broad spectrum of topics for us.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

The team has provided excellent and timely advice, always showing a strong understanding of the specific market involved.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

Where the team really stands out is being able to give the right direction rather than just saying what is right or wrong. It really stands out for the ability to give solutions.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

They are the best lawyers in Norway - very responsive, with a deep knowledge of our market, which is the key to good legal advice.

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Håkon Cosma Størdal

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Band 1

Håkon Cosma Størdal frequently advises clients on high-profile merger control filings. He also has further experience in high-profile cartel investigations and complaints of abuse of dominance. In addition he represents clients in class action damages cases.

Håkon Cosma Størdal has a keen understanding of complex regulations and a strategic mindset.

Håkon Cosma Størdal is good at critical thinking, flexible in terms of last minute changes and is adaptable.

He sees his client’s needs and is able to combine his insight of antitrust laws and our position, product and marketplaces to the best for our business.

Håkon Cosma Størdal is very open to new ideas and into the core of every case and can find good arguments.

Håkon Cosma Størdal demonstrates a profound understanding of competition law, effectively navigating our case through intricate legal challenges. His support has been invaluable.

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Morten Goller

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Band 1

Morten Goller remains a key name for contentious public procurement matters, including representing clients in claims of unlawful exclusion and interim injunctions. He has further experience in PPP projects in the transport infrastructure sector.

Morten Goller is obviously a leading individual.

Morten Goller is one of the most known names on the market.

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Thomas G Naalsund

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Band 3

Thomas Naalsund has a strong focus on contentious procurement mandates, including representing clients in cases concerning complaints against tenders and procurement sanctions matters. He also assists clients with preparing tender documents.

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Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal

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Up and Coming

Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal has a broad competition law practice, assisting clients with behavioural investigations, merger control filings and state aid issues. She has further experience in follow-on damages actions.

She is a very pleasant person to work with, and is held in high regard in the whole organisation. We give her our best recommendations.

Her expert insight into EU and competition issues is highly valued.

She is a trailblazer and we could not ask for better representation.

Her extensive experience, dedication, efficiency and legal expertise has been key for a successful outcome in all cases where she has been our managing partner.

She has excellent legal skills, as well as great talent for project management. She is a highly organised person.

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Oda Hellenes Ekre

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Up and Coming

Oda Hellenes Ekre frequently assists complainants with challenges to tender awards. She has further experience advising clients on procurement regulations. She often acts on matters in the defence and healthcare sectors.

Oda Hellenes Ekre is an excellent lawyer in the field.

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Competition/Antitrust

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Håkon Cosma Størdal

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Band 1

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Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal

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Up and Coming

Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement

1

Morten Goller

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Band 1

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Thomas G Naalsund

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Band 3

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Oda Hellenes Ekre

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Up and Coming

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Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal

Håkon Cosma Størdal

Oda Hellenes Ekre

Thomas G Naalsund

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