Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
Ranked Individuals
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Wiersholm's stellar practice is active in transactional and regulatory mandates. It offers strength in wind farm and hydropower plant transactions, acquisitions of utility companies and mergers of grid-operating businesses. The firm also handles project development matters, including financing and refinancing issues, and acts on power purchase agreements. Wiersholm represents domestic and international energy companies and investors.
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Wiersholm advised the Norwegian Ministry of Energy on an offshore wind auction for a project area at Sørlige Nordsjø II.
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Wiersholm has one of the best renewables teams in Norway. It has deep industry knowledge which is served with speed.
Wiersholm has a good team with many experts that can be brought in on specific cases if needed.
It is a very experienced team with strong judgement and understanding of what is most important for us as a client.
Wiersholm has best-in-class expertise across all relevant business areas and delivers high quality advice that solves questions and goes above expectations in all interactions.
Wiersholm offers a great level of service and responsiveness. The team is always available and delivers to agreed timelines.
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Inge Ekker Bartnes has particular expertise in energy-related transactions. He advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and investments. Additionally, he supports his clients with hydropower licences, power purchase agreements and regulatory issues.
Jon Rabben is always in full control: eloquent, forceful and sharp. Jon tips the scale in any commercial negotiation.
Jon has strong judgement and understanding of what is most important for us as client.
Jon Rabben is a truly top-tier lawyer.
Jon Rabben is an excellent lawyer.
Svanhild Vesterheim focuses on the renewable energy sector and provides assistance with hydropower, wind farm and district heating mandates.
Svanhild Vesterheim is very good at finding commercial solutions that both parties can agree on.
Energy: Renewables
Energy: Renewables
Energy: Renewables
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