CMS Kluge is well-regarded for its expertise in all phases of procurement processes, regularly advising public authorities and suppliers on contentious and non-contentious mandates. Alf Amund Gulsvik oversees the team and advises on the full span of contracting matters and contentious procurement work. Managing partner Bjørnar Alterskjær combines knowledge of EU and EEA law with demonstrable expertise across public procurement mandates to advise businesses, organisations and government entities, while Anne Buan is proficient in complicated IT and technology procurements. With a ‘high level of legal expertise’, Fredrik Aadahl advises public entities and contractors on complex construction and infrastructure procurement matters.

Leveraging the firm’s competition law and state aid practices, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ public procurement team provides a comprehensive offering to authorities and suppliers. At the helm of the practice, Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim has a proven track record in public procurement litigation, and works alongside Anne Hesjedal Sending, who assists contracting authorities and is a key name for procurement disputes. Stian Hultin Oddbjørnsen, who joined in June 2024 from CMS Kluge, advises public and private clients on public procurement transactions and commercial contracts. Other notable names include Christina Paludan Melson, who is equipped to handle all stages of the procurement process; Benedikte Slørdahl Skjærpe, who has prior experience in the public sector; and Carsten Eriksrud, who combines expertise in contract law and public procurement work.

Contracting authorities and suppliers regularly turn to Wiersholm for assistance with complex public procurement matters, acting on matters regarding suppliers contesting public tender decisions. Practice head Morten Goller is engaged by domestic and international clients on public procurement litigation. Also in the core team are Thomas Naalsund, who has notable proficiency in contentious matters at the intersection of the energy sector and public procurement; Stephan Jervell, who takes point on work at the nexus of state aid and public procurement issues; and Oda Hellenes Ekre, who focuses on actions against contracting authorities.

Praised for its ‘specialised expertise and innovative methodologies’, Arntzen de Besche is sought out by a broad range of clients on public procurement matters. Gro Amdal oversees the practice and has extensive experience advising on Norwegian and EU procurement regulations. Other key names in the team are Svein Terje Tveit, who is active in procurement litigation, and Jon Gresseth, who takes point on contractual matters. Also in the core team is Tor Kristian Lånke, who works on matters at the intersection of construction and public procurement.

Sitting within the firm’s broader EU and competition department, Advokatfirmaet Grette AS is equipped to advise public authorities and private suppliers across a range of sectors including the energy, construction, and healthcare industries. The practice group is co-led by Marie Braadland, who has proven experience advising both private and public entities on public procurements; and Silje Grimseth Ullebust, who is instructed by both suppliers and public entities across all stages of the procurement process. Elsewhere in the team, Jørgen Aardalsbakke specialises in construction and public procurement work, and Kaj Marsh Duesund has experience at the nexus of public procurement and contract law.

As part of the firm’s broader EU and competition law practice, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig maintains a strong position in the market for complex procurement procedures, advising local authorities, governmental entities and clients across various industries. Department head Anders Thue advises public clients on complex procurement matters, and Espen Bakken combines EU/EEA knowledge with experience advising domestic and international clients on procurement matters. On the technological and material procurement side, Tor Stokke is the name to note, while Olav Haukeli is recommended for contentious matters. Christian Bjørtuft Ellingsen departed from the firm in January 2024.

As a sub-department of the firm’s EU/EEA and competition law team, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS’ public procurement group is regularly instructed by tenderers and contracting authorities across the entire phase of procurement projects. In the firm's Oslo office, department head Eivind Vesterkjær is well-versed in public procurement matters across a wide array of industries, including the life sciences, technology, and retail sectors, while in the Bergen office, Wenche Sædal leads the team and has ‘exceptional knowledge and understanding of public procurement law’. The team is supported by a strong group of associates, including Åse Rieber-Mohn, who assists public authorities in both the utilities and defence sectors.

Wikborg Rein is regularly instructed by public and private clients, including suppliers and contracting authorities, on the full range of public procurement mandates. Under the leadership of Mads Magnussen and Torje Sunde, the team also stands out within procurement litigation. On this front, Sunde is a specialist, with prior experience in the Office of the Attorney General. Deputy head Malene Reinertsen has expertise advising on IT procurement projects, and Patrick Oware ‘strives to think outside the box’ while assisting on procurement design, and dispute resolution.

The ‘very competent and responsive team’ at BAHR is equipped to advise public and private contracting authorities on the full span of public procurement work. The team is particularly noted for its experience in procurement litigation; practice head Arne Torsten Andersen serves as a key example of this, offering demonstrable expertise in EFTA litigation. Andersen works alongside Jennifer Shi, who routinely advises on procurement disputes. For clients in the life sciences industry, Beret Sundet is a key name, while Daniel Sipos has experience in rail and road procurement matters.

Municipalities, public sector companies, national bodies and private contractors regularly turn to Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS‘ team for assistance with public procurement matters, particularly focusing on IT, construction and infrastructure procurement projects. The team is praised by clients as ‘truly skilled’ and is headed up by Vera Hovelsen, Thomas Oskar Strömbom, and Jørgen Myhre. Hovelsen’s ‘legal acumen is unparalleled’ across all aspects of public procurement, Strömbom is recommended for public procurement advice relating to construction projects, and Myhre is a key adviser to public sector clients on public procurement complaints and disputes.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort routinely advises public contracting authorities and private sector bidders on the whole span of public procurement matters and focuses on the real estate, construction and health industries. Department head Heddy Ludvigsen is sought after by a variety of clients including ministries, Norwegian municipalities, public entities, and private bidders for public procurement advice. Aleksander Bergby Henriksen aptly assists both public contractors and suppliers with complex projects in the construction sector.

With a ‘unique combination of extremely high-quality advocacy and personal skills’, SANDS provides advice to private and public clients on the full array of public procurement matters, with a particular focus on the healthcare and construction industries. Practice co-head Åshild Fløisand ‘has an impressive detailed understanding and knowledge of very complicated contracts’,  and co-head Kjersti Holum Karlstrøm has a proven track record in procedural and dispute resolution matters. At associate level, Eirik Vikan Rise, who has litigated several complex procurement matters before the courts, and Lars Sørensen, who assists suppliers and contracting authorities with public procurement matters, are recommended.