Up and Coming
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 acts for contracting authorities on public procurement disputes. She additionally advises bidders on preparing tender documents. She has a number of clients from the transport and healthcare industries.
Provided by Chambers
"She's very competent within her area of expertise and is very easy to get in touch with."
"She's very competent within her area of expertise and is very easy to get in touch with."
