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Bendik Christoffersen Partner Advokat (H)

Bendik works with matters concerning renewable energy and focuses on concession law, corporate organisation, M&A, tax and hydro power taxation. He also provides general business law advice to the renewables sector, which he knows really well through his work with all phases of the development of renewable energy projects. Bendik is frequently recognised by international rating agencies and was i.a. named "Lawyer of the Year" in Energy Law by Best Lawyers' 2016-2017.
  1. The Norwegian Financial Daily's annual Lawyer survey
    2nd Place, Renewable Energy and Climate

  2. The Legal 500
    Recommended Lawyer, Electricity and Renewable Energy

    ‘We work with Bendik Christoffersen. He is the most respected partner in the power sector in Norway due to his knowledge, experience, responsiveness, capability to come up with new/creative solutions on difficult problems as well as his project management skills. In addition he treats people with respect and makes sure the negotiation environment is good for all parties involved.’

  3. Chambers & Partners Europe
    Band 1, Energy: Renewables

    "He is a very strong lawyer who is big in the energy field."
    "Bendik Christoffersen is well rounded and knowledgeable with good commercial awareness."


  4. Recommended, Energy - Renewables

  5. IFLR1000
    Highly Regarded, Corporate and M&A

    "Extremely competent. Intelligent. Broad insight in the sector. Vast experience."

  6. Legal Power List 2020, A Word About Wind
    Top 100 lawyers, Global Wind

  1. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway

  2. Partner, Oslo, Thommessen

  3. Senior Associate, Oslo, Thommessen

  4. Associate, Oslo, Thommessen

  1. Exam in Essential Project Management (5 ECTS)
    Skema Business School

  2. Candidate in Jurisprudence
    University of Oslo