Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS’ construction practice advises across the life cycle of construction projects. Under the leadership of Jacob F Bull, an experienced arbitrator with a focus on renewables, oil and gas, and real estate, the team attracts praise for its ‘cutting-edge expertise’. Svein Aage Valen handles construction disputes from the firm’s Bergen office, while Oslo-based Kristine Hyldmo Bjørnvik has a strong track-record representing clients in both onshore and offshore construction disputes. Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby and Alexander Stulien are further key names to note.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Solid industry knowledge and ability to find bespoke solutions to each project. A practical approach to conflict resolution. ’

  • ‘Jacob is one of the best industry construction lawyers in the business. He demands respect and is a strategic thinker that very often can turn arguments to his benefit.’

  • ‘They are simply top shelf lawyers and the firm you go to if you want comfort in both the best legal advice and the right commercial guidance.’

  • ‘Jacob F Bull always strikes the right balance between pushing for the best solutions and getting the job done. Very pleasant and always gains the trust of colleagues and competitors.’

  • ‘Thommessen's construction group is an obvious choice when it comes to large complex construction projects, both onshore and offshore. They have in-depth knowledge of both construction law and realities in the execution of construction projects. Easy to work with and reliable.’

  • ‘Advokatfirmaet Thommessen has cutting-edge expertise in legal matters concerning the business sector we operate in. This has given us the capability and legal security to lead major construction projects on behalf of our clients.’

  • ‘In-depth practical experience from construction projects, a down-to-earth approach and an ability to let client experience be practically incorporated in contract documents. Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby and Jacob F Bull are both worthy of mention.’

  • ‘We have been working mainly with Ellen Sødal and Jacob F Bull and cannot value them highly enough in their support to our company. Both are easy to interact with and are quick to respond to any inquiries we may have.’

Clients clés

  • The Norwegian Public Road Administration
  • Statens Vegvesen
  • Bane NOR SF
  • Vestland Fylkeskommune
  • The Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket)
  • Heidelberg Materials
  • Oslo Atrium AS
  • Mustad Eiendom AS
  • Østfold Energi AS
  • Skagerak Kraft AS

Points forts

  • Assisting Bane NOR SF in connection with a large construction dispute against the main contractor MossIA.
  • Assisting Oslo Atrium AS in connection with the complete refurbishment of the Oslo Atrium building in Bjørvika in Oslo.
  • Assisting Heidelberg Materials in connection with the construction of the CCS facility at its cement factory in Brevik.

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

Jacob F Bull

Autres avocats clés

Svein Aage Valen; Kristine Hyldmo Bjørnvik; Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby; Alexander Stulien; Ellen Sødal