Band 3
Provided by Wenche Sædal
Public Procurement; EU/EEA and Competition law; Compliance and Investigations; Sustainability and Climate Risk; Dispute Resolution
2022- Partner, Thommessen; 2018-2021: Managing Associate, Thommessen; 2015-2018 Senior Associate, Thommessen; 2012-2014 Associate, Thommessen; 2012- Sensor and supervisor, University of Bergen, Faculty of Law; 2008-2011: Senior consultant, advisor and associate lawyer., Norwegian Competition Authority; 2007-2008: Student teacher, University of Bergen, Faculty of Law.
The Norwegian Bar Association
Wenche has many years of experience in competition law, compliance, public procurement and general administrative law. She has been involved in a number of competition law investigations and major mergers / acquisitions, both nationally and internationally. Wenche was employed by the Norwegian Competition Authority before joining Thommessen. She also has considerable experience with compliance work, including the preparation and implementation of compliance programs in companies and the implementation of self cleaning. She assists both public contracting authorities and suppliers with procurement law issues, and has particular experience with procurements within the public transport sector (bus, ferry, rail, speedboat, etc.), the construction sector, as well as the supply sectors (networks, heating, etc.). Wenche is part of Thommessen's group for sustainability, and advises both clients and suppliers on sustainable deliveries.
Provided by Chambers
Wenche Sædal frequently assists clients from the transport sector with both non-contentious and contentious public procurement mandates, including representing them in interim injunctions. She moves up in the rankings this year on the back of positive feedback from commentators.
Provided by Chambers
She knows the industry, understands our issues, gives clear feedback and gives us good assessments.
She is a fantastic lawyer, with a high grade of service.
Wenche Sædal possesses excellent legal expertise and experience, while at the same time always including a practical and holistic approach.
Wenche Sædal has in-depth knowledge. She quickly gets up to speed, and provides us with practical, highly relevant advice. She has good communication skills, and is very service-minded and responsive.
Wenche Sædal is highly experienced, and offers practical and to-the-point legal advice.
She knows the industry, understands our issues, gives clear feedback and gives us good assessments.
She is a fantastic lawyer, with a high grade of service.
Wenche Sædal possesses excellent legal expertise and experience, while at the same time always including a practical and holistic approach.
Wenche Sædal has in-depth knowledge. She quickly gets up to speed, and provides us with practical, highly relevant advice. She has good communication skills, and is very service-minded and responsive.
Wenche Sædal is highly experienced, and offers practical and to-the-point legal advice.