Merger control matters form the cornerstone of BAHR’s competition and EU practice. Additionally, the team is highly capable in antitrust investigations; a recent highlight in this sphere involves acting for REMA 1000 in an antitrust investigation carried out by the NCA. Arne Torsten Andersen heads up the team, bringing experience from the EFTA Surveillance Authority to competition law investigations. Helge Stemshaug handles merger control and cartel investigations. Beret Sundet has long-standing experience in the pharmaceuticals and biotech sectors. Elin Moen acts on national and EU merger filings. Ylva Kolsrud Lønvik is another key name. Olav Kolstad joined the firm from Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS in 2026.

Kvale Advokatfirma DA is praised by clients for its ‘deep legal expertise and highly collaborative approach’, most notably within the telecoms, media and technology sectors. On the contentious side, the group is well placed to advise clients in the food sector. Practice head Kristin Hjelmaas Valla is a reference in the market for work across merger cases, investigations, and distribution issues. For state aid matters, Robert Lund is a go-to name in the firm, combining this expertise with knowledge in the procurement space. Leverage his previous experience at the ESA, Gjermund Mathisen is rated for his work on state aid, investigations and competition law issues.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS's wide-ranging EU/EEA and competition practice encompasses antitrust, public procurement, and state aid regulation. As a result of its broad sector expertise spanning from telecoms to energy, the firm receives a varied stream of work. Practice lead Heidi Jorkjend provides clients with advice and legal project management in relation to antitrust investigations. Siri Teigum is experienced in cases in the EFTA Court and CJEU, as well as in merger clearance matters. Eivind J Vesterkjaer's expertise across all aspects of competition law bolsters the team’s offering, while Wenche Sædal chiefly focuses on EU/EEA law and state aid. In a team development, Svein Terje Tveit joined from Arntzen de Besche in December 2025.

Wiersholm's EU and competition practice has an established client roster of national and international clients from a range of sectors, including renewables, fisheries, and digital services. Håkon Cosma Størdal spearheads the practice and regularly acts on domestic and international competition cases, taking on merger cases, antitrust investigations, and follow-on actions. Stephan L Jervell is an active antitrust litigator, while Thomas G Naalsund is a seasoned litigator on EU/EEA and state aid cases. Elisabeth Lian Haugsdal is a key name for competition law proceedings, and has acted in cases concerning restricted practice and abuse of dominance. Karen Cecilie Gildberg assists corporations under investigation by competition law authorities.

Wikborg Rein is a reference point in the market for infringement cases, as well as being an active advisor on merger filings. The firm continues to add clients to its impressive roster, comprised of private businesses and public bodies. Mads Magnussen heads up the competition and procurement practice, taking on investigations, complaints and merger notification work. Deputy head Preben Milde Thorbjørnsen has notable proficiency in merger control cases, where he works for clients from a range of industries. The local offering is well supported by London-based Elin Gildberg Opheim, who has been involved in cartel cases and merger control work. Stuart Stock left the firm in February 2026.

Arntzen Grette fields experts in merger control, investigations and state aid cases, as well as antitrust litigation. Practice head Stein Ove Solberg has notable experience in merger control cases. Ingeborg Maria Gudem‘s far-reaching practice covers merger control notifications, behavioural investigations and strategic compliance, while Vilde Sinding Engan regularly acts for clients across Norwegian and EEA competition law matters. Stuart Stock joined from Wikborg Rein in February 2026; Stock is dual-qualified in Norway and England, enabling him to work on both domestic and international competition cases.

CMS Kluge showcases a strong track record in merger control and state aid cases, combined with activity in competition litigation. Department head Henrik Nordling is dual-qualified in France and Norway, and has experience representing clients before the European Commission and the EFTA Surveillance Authority. Bjørnar Alterskjær is an expert in state aid matters with a strong knowledge of EU and EEA law. Clemens Kerle shares this expertise and also offers advice to clients regarding notification and complaints procedures before the EFTA Surveillance Authority.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS‘s EU and competition department is regularly instructed by clients seeking assistance with competition clearance in the M&A context. Thomas Nordby oversees the department and has far-reaching expertise across EU/EEA, state aid and competition law. Morten Ulland Henriksen is a name to note in relation to compliance programs for corporations.

Selmer‘s EU, EEA and competition team is recognised for its wide-ranging abilities, most notably across the energy, banking, farming and retail sectors. Co-head Ole-Andreas Torgersen is noted for his work in merger control cases, as well as for handling disputes related to competition issues. Co-head Karen Anne Rekkedal combines knowledge in procurement with expertise in state aid. Other key practitioners in the team include Sindre Wøien Baisgård, an expert in merger control proceedings, and Håkon Christoffersen, who brings additional knowledge of cartel and abuse investigations to the team.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig is adept across merger control, antitrust and state aid mandates, as well as cartel and dominance cases. Competition practice head Jan Magne Langseth has in-depth knowledge of merger control, abuse of dominance cases, and cartel investigations, as well as significant experience in litigation. Anders Thue heads up the EU law team, with particular expertise in the technology, media and healthcare sectors. Erik Martinius Klevmo is adept in EU/EEA regulatory and EFTA matters.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS provides a full-specturm EU and competition law offering, covering investigation, merger control, and state aid matters. The firm is particularly active in competition litigation and on merger control matters. Simen Klevstrand oversees the practice and has long-standing experience in competition law and state aid. Gaute Bergstrøm advises across the competition arena, with recent activity on mergers in the technology sector. Marianne Henne Møller handles merger control and dominance matters, while Karoline Narvestad Maurtvedt covers state aid and compliance issues.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort's competition and antitrust department is noted for its work on litigation and regulatory matters, with particular expertise in the aviation, energy, media, and telecoms sectors. With her background from the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s Competition and State Aid department, practice head Monica Syrdal is a key practitioner for abuse of dominant position issues. Kristin Veierød oversees regulatory issues in the telecomms sector, while Heddy Ludvigsen chiefly focuses on state aid law.

DLA Piper’s wide-ranging practice encompasses the gamut of competition and EU/EEA law. The team benefits from access to the firm’s global network, enabling collaboration with offices outside of Norway to assist clients with cross-border work. Practice head Line Voldstad has broad knowledge in competition and EU/EEA regulatory matters, taking on work from clients in the public and private sectors. Kjetil Haare Johansen is a key contact for international trade and distribution matters, while Aksel Joachim Hageler is equally recommended for his litigation work in this space.

SANDS' EU and competition practice acts for an array of public bodies and private sector clients on merger control proceedings, competition law compliance issues, state aid cases, and private enforcement litigations. Lennart Garnes is noted for his work on regulatory and competition-related barriers to market access and state aid compliance. Thomas Sando is engaged by domestic and international companies on merger control, abuse of dominance, and cartel investigations. Garnes and Sando jointly head up the practice. Marita Lippert chiefly focuses on merger control and compliance matters.