Competition/Antitrust: Public Procurement
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Competition law, public procurement, state aid and EU/EEA law are highly demanding areas of law, which have a significant impact on businesses and the public sector. We have a team of 15 lawyers who work daily with these areas, and has the experience, competence and capacity to handle any type of case.
The competition rules are in a constant state of development, and are applied strictly by both national and supra-national competition authorities. The companies we work with are experiencing that authorities have an ever increasing focus on how competition works and how it is affected by merger activity and as a result of cooperation between players on their relevant markets. This is the reason that many rely on us to ensure that their activities are carried out within the framework of the competition rules.
Our competition lawyers handle cases before the Norwegian and international authorities and courts. In addition to their experience as lawyers in private practice, our team can draw on their significant experience from the Norwegian Competition Authority, the EFTA Surveillance Authority, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, the European Commission, and from both the Norwegian courts and the EFTA Court.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma offers clients a broad competition law practice. It is particularly active in behavioural matters, representing clients in investigations and market inquiries, as well as damages actions. In addition, it assists with merger clearance notifications and the compliance aspects of agreements. In addition to its competition law practice, the law firm also assists contracting authorities with procurement processes and represents bidders in injunction proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Wikborg Rein defended NorgesGruppen in the Norwegian Competition Authority's investigation into the grocery sector.
Strengths
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"The team is able to develop more effective strategies for the clients and find new angles to legal argumentation, leading to better results for the client."
"The team was very service-minded and responsive, with extremely quick turnaround times and quality service."
"The team is very capable and commercial."
"We are very pleased with the team supporting us The lawyers are very practical, knowledgeable and solution-oriented, so it is a pleasure to work with them."
"The cooperation has been outstanding. The team has been involved in the project, giving first-hand recommendations and really helping along the way."
"The team is able to develop more effective strategies for the clients and find new angles to legal argumentation, leading to better results for the client."
"The team was very service-minded and responsive, with extremely quick turnaround times and quality service."
"The team is very capable and commercial."
"We are very pleased with the team supporting us The lawyers are very practical, knowledgeable and solution-oriented, so it is a pleasure to work with them."
"The cooperation has been outstanding. The team has been involved in the project, giving first-hand recommendations and really helping along the way."
Notable Practitioners
Mads Magnussen has a broad competition law practice that encompasses merger control filings and behavioural investigations, as well as follow-on damages actions.
"Mads Magnussen is a lawyer who provides the highest level of expertise in the field."
"A particular strength of his is his dedication to understanding the client's business, their needs and every aspect of the case and translating this understanding into effective legal strategies."
Preben Milde Thorbjørnsen represents clients in sector inquiries and appeals against competition law fines. He also assists clients with the competition law compliance aspects of commercial agreements.
"Preben Milde Thorbjørnsen delivers, understands us and is available when we need him. He gives solid legal advice without making things bigger than they need to be."
"Preben Milde Thorbjørnsen has done an excellent job as our adviser in a complex competition case."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Eivind Stage
Head of Department
Malene Reinertsen
Patrick Oware
Rolf Riisnæs
Stuart Stock
Torje Sunde