CMS Kluge’s EU and competition practice demonstrates strong expertise in state aid work, with a growing caseload in merger control matters. Dual-qualified in France and Norway, Henrik Nordling heads up the team and has broad experience advising on national and European competition issues, and state aid and regulatory mandates. Bjørnar Alterskjær is a ‘trusted adviser’ to national businesses and government entities on state aid and competition matters, while Clemens Kerle advises both private and public clients on state aid matters. Frederik Nordby takes point on state aid-related mandates for public entities.
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Témoignages
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‘Exceptional experience and competence within EU legislation and cases set forward towards ESA.’
‘Deep experience with EU and EEA lawmaking processes. They invest time in getting a precise understanding of the customer's needs. They give nuanced and insightful advice. They are careful to maintain integrity and avoid conflicts of interest.’
‘Bjørnar Alterskjær has been an especially trusted adviser to us on complex EU law/Policy issues; sharing insights and giving both strategic and operational advice.’
‘They are particularly good at state aid, public procurement and general EU-EEA law. The lawyers have heavy professional expertise and commercial understanding and provide extensive assistance to both private and public actors.’
‘Short notice availability and understanding of our business.’
‘Henrik Nordling is top in his field in competition law and it is always comforting to discuss with him to align my position on a matter. I feel confident in the advice that he provides.’
Clients clés
- Enova
- LEIA
- HeltHjem Netthandel
- SMT
- Gassnova
- The federation of Norwegian Industries
- Boels
- CEPI
- CHC Helicopter
- UECC
Points forts
- Advising HeltHjem on a complaint lodged with ESA against Posten for breach of state aid rules regarding the financing of universal postal services.
- Advising Låssenteret on a standalone damages claim against Assa Abloy for abuse of dominance.
- Advising Boels on its acquisition of Riwal.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
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Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Henrik Nordling
Autres avocats clés
Bjørnar Alterskjær; Clemens Kerle; Frederik Nordby