Band 3
Provided by Svein Terje Tveit
Tveit has extensive experience of all aspects of EU/EEA, Norwegian and international competition law, regularly leading complex mergers and investigations, including multi-jurisdictional filings. He regularly also assists with state aid and public procurement mandates. He has particular expertise in the retail/food, transport, TMT and energy sectors.
Qualified in 2006 (triple master's degree from Bergen, Norway; King's College London and Heidelberg University, Germany). Joined Arntzen de Besche as partner in 2019. Managing Associate, Senior Associate and Associate, Thommessen, 2007-2018; Seconded associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, 2016; Deputy Judge, Stavanger District Court, 2009-2010.
Norwegian Bar Association.
Co-author of the EEA and State Aid Chapter in State Aid and the Energy Sector. Oxford: Hart. Editors: Leigh Hancher, Adrien de Hauteclocque, Francesco Salerno, as well as a number of articles, including the recent: Joint bidding – a smelly looking fish or a rockpool goby? An update from the Nordics", European Competition Law Journal (ECLR), issue 7/2020 and "A new boost to national recovery?", Svein Terje Tveit, State Aid Law Quarterly 2019 (2).
Provided by Chambers
Svein Terje Tveit assists clients with state aid disputes and merger control filings. He also represents clients in Norwegian Competition Authority sector inquiries and behavioural investigations.
Provided by Chambers
"He is on the ball and gives practical advice."
"He has a practical approach and good communication skills, He is also efficient, friendly and proactive."
"He quickly understands the complexity of the case, is sophisticated and has the ability to have the right commercial awareness on our behalf."
"Svein Terje Tveit has strong expertise and competence. He is always service-minded and we enjoy working with him as a person."
"He is on the ball and gives practical advice."
"He has a practical approach and good communication skills, He is also efficient, friendly and proactive."
"He quickly understands the complexity of the case, is sophisticated and has the ability to have the right commercial awareness on our behalf."
"Svein Terje Tveit has strong expertise and competence. He is always service-minded and we enjoy working with him as a person."
