NORWAY Law and Practice Contributed by: Robin Aker Jakobsen, Amund Fougner Bugge, Jan Magne Langseth and Stig Walle, Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Simonsen Vogt Wiig (SWV) is one of Norway’s larg- est law firms, with 180 lawyers and offices in the largest Norwegian cities and in Singapore. With a strong international focus, the firm has advised ma- jor national and global companies for decades. SVW is particularly distinguished in the renewable energy sector, providing comprehensive legal services with a practice that reflects the sector’s international nature. The team offers extensive expertise across invest- ments, divestments and developments in renewa- bles. SVW’s legal professionals guide clients through
the complexities of renewable energy ventures, deliv- ering tailored advice on M&A, project development, regulatory compliance, offtake agreements, govern- ment relations, policy advocacy, and strategic plan- ning. The firm continually represents a diverse client base, including wind, solar, hydro, and bioenergy companies – from start-ups seeking market entry to multinationals managing complex regulations. At SVW, the commitment is to advance the renewable agenda by providing strategic, forward-thinking legal solutions that promote sustainable development.
Authors
Robin Aker Jakobsen leads Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s renewable energy team and has extensive legal and commercial experience across the energy sector, advising public and private clients along the entire value
Jan Magne Langseth heads Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s competition practice. For more than 25 years, Jan Magne has handled a wide range of competition cases before the Norwegian Competition Authority, the
chain for hydro, wind and solar projects. Robin previously worked at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and as a lawyer and partner in two major law firms. He advises on regulatory, contractual and grid issues, frequently drafts industry submissions, and is recognised by Chambers Europe. As well as being a regular speaker and industry author, Robin manages Nettportalen, Norway’s legal hub for grid companies.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Surveillance Authority (ESA) and the EC. He regularly advises clients on complex EU/European Economic Area regulatory matters, particularly in cases before the Brussels authorities (the EC and the ESA), the European courts in Luxembourg, and the Norwegian courts. International ratings consistently recommend Jan Magne as a leading competition law practitioner in Norway. He also assists in foreign direct investment-related matters.
Amund Fougner Bugge is a partner at Simonsen Vogt Wiig and is among the most active legal advisers in the Norwegian M&A market, as well as frequently being involved in complex cross-border transactions in Norway
Stig Walle recently joined Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s renewable energy team and has extensive legal and commercial experience across the
energy sector from his time as in-house counsel for Norwegian energy major Equinor. Having recently acted both for developers and contractors in a number of contentious and non-contentious matters related to hydropower, onshore wind, offshore wind, and hydrogen projects, Stig advises on all aspect of project developments and is recognised as a notable practitioner within project development, as well as in dispute resolution within the energy sector.
and abroad. He is active in the market both for private and public M&A transactions and has extensive experience with public-to-private takeovers, IPOs and other equity capital market transactions. Amund is highly specialised in the field of securities law and stock exchange regulations and is recommended by Chambers and Partners.
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