LAWYER PROFILE

Bjørnar Alterskjær

Europe 2026

CMS Kluge

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/Antitrust

Norway

7 years ranked

About

Provided by CMS Kluge

Europe

Practice Areas

Managing partner in Kluge from 2018 to date. Partner in Kluge from 2016. EU law, EEA law, State aid law, Competition law, Public procurement law, free movement of goods, services, labour and capital, business law.

Career

2018 - YTD Managing Partner, CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

2016 - YTD Partner, CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

2011 - 2015 Partner, ALT advokatfirma AS

2008 - 2010 Deputy Director, Legal Department, EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA)

2004 - 2008 Senior Legal Officer, EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA)

2001 - 2004 Advisor, State Aid and Public Procurement Unit, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Publications

EEA State aid law, Fagbokforlaget (2008), Articles in European State aid Law Quarterly (2007 and 2012), Article on EEA law and Norwegian Administrative law (2006).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/Antitrust - Norway

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Bjørnar Alterskjær is particularly known for assisting clients with state aid and regulatory matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bjørnar Alterskjær is a very agreeable and experienced state aid lawyer, who contributes with very useful input.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
We greatly appreciate Bjørnar Alterskjær as a lawyer and a friend. He is always in good spirits and is easy to talk to and understand.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide
He is a state aid specialist and one of the best in that space.
Competition/AntitrustChambers European Guide