Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
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Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Our oil & gas practice offers expert advice to clients engaged in a wide variety of activities, from oil exploration and production on the Norwegian continental shelf, to international disputes over the sale, purchase and transport of natural gas.
Actors on the Norwegian continental shelf turn to Wikborg Rein for advice throughout the project lifecycle. We counsel E&P and infrastructure companies and oil service providers on a host of matters, including transactions, regulatory advice, joint ventures, drilling and service contracts, infrastructure projects, transport and sale of hydrocarbons, and decommissioning. Wikborg Rein is also well-known for advice and dispute resolution in the international sale, purchase and transport of natural gas, notably for its representation of Ukrainian Naftogaz in its multi-billion dollar disputes with Gazprom. The oil & gas practice's competence is also sought after for energy transition projects, notably hydrogen as well as carbon transport and storage.
The oil & gas practice is made up of lawyers located in the firm's Oslo, Bergen, London and Shanghai offices, giving us a unique ability to offer seamless advice on both Norwegian and international matters. The team draws upon the firm's M&A, capital markets, contract and dispute resolution lawyers to ensure that clients are able to get specialized advice whenever necessary.
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Wikborg Rein offers a solid practice with particular expertise in litigation and arbitration proceedings, often relating to gas price disputes. The law firm also assists with commercial and regulatory gas supply mandates, as well as transactions involving licences and oil and gas assets on the NCS.
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Wikborg Rein represented Naftogaz in an ICC Arbitration against PJSC Gazprom of Russia, in connection with the organisation of of natural gas transportation through the territory of Ukraine.
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Wikborg Rein has specific and profound knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
Wikborg Rein is business-oriented and has a very sophisticated approach to challenges.
We consider Wikborg Rein a trusted partner that we can rely on. The team consistently demonstrates availability and support, regardless of the size or complexity of the matter.
Wikborg Rein's familiarity with business practices in the oil and gas sector makes it easy to get into different matters.
The Wikborg Rein team has the capacity to handle complex and sophisticated matters within our industry.
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Aadne Martin Haga has experience acting for multinational companies and state entities. He is particularly well known for his expertise in gas disputes, including arbitration proceedings. He also advises on the regulatory and contractual aspects of gas supply matters.
Aadne Martin Haga is a great lawyer.
Cathrine Hetland is widely acknowledged for her growing presence in the market. She advises on the sale and purchase of licences and field interests, as well as corporate transactions.
Cathrine Hetland is very helpful and hard-working.
Cathrine Hetland is absolutely brilliant on oil and gas regulatory issues and transactions.
Cathrine is a good all-rounder.
Energy: Oil & Gas
Energy: Oil & Gas
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Tormod L. Nilsen
Cathrine B. Hetland
Cathrine B. Hetland
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