LAWYER PROFILE

Gunnar Martinsen

Europe 2026

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy: Renewables

Norway

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Europe

Practice Areas

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure.

Gunnar works primarily with framework conditions and restructurings within the production and distribution of renewable energy. He has been ranked as a leader in his field both nationally and internationally. He advises both Norwegian and international renewable energy companies on energy- and concession law. Gunnar also advice hydropower companies in connection with acquisitions, mergers and restructurings.

Career

2000-current: Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2008: Admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway; 1998-1999: Senior Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 1996-1997: Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 1995-1996: Associate, Oslo, Advokatfirmaet Raeder, Wisloeff and Aasland; 1993-1995: Legal advisor, Oslo, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate

Professional Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association

Personal

2000: Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy: Renewables - Norway

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Gunnar Martinsen maintains an impressive practice acting for energy clients on large-scale M&A transactions in the sector. He is also recognised for his regulatory expertise.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gunnar Martinsen is the best in the industry on grid matters.
Energy: RenewablesChambers European Guide
Gunnar Martinsen is an expert in all renewable regulatory topics.
Energy: RenewablesChambers European Guide
Gunnar Martinsen provides a unique combination of industry knowledge and network with juridical competence.
Energy: RenewablesChambers European Guide
He is a very good lawyer in his field.
Energy: RenewablesChambers European Guide