Mari Reitzel Bjerke
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Norway
Mari Reitzel Bjerke at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is a standout advisor across the wind and hydropower sectors, serving as a key partner to leading electricity companies, power project companies, and industry organisations on project development, regulatory, contentious, and construction mandates.
In a NOK2.5bn mandate, Reitzel Bjerke is acting for Smisto Kraft in the establishment of a 210 GWh/year hydropower project, assisting on transactional matters, land rights and construction disputes, and project finalisation. Demonstrating the continued potential for major hydropower developments in Norway, the mandate is key in delivering a large-scale and reliable supply of clean electricity.
Reitzel Bjerke is a key advisor to major clients across the electricity and renewable energy sectors, including grid operators Statnett and Elvia, and leading non-profit industry organisation Renewables Norway. For Renewables Norway, Reitzel Bjerke assists in contentious matters regarding the implementation and installation of smart metering solutions. As a notable thought leader within the organisation, Reitzel Bjerke leads on lectures regarding boosting energy sector legal frameworks, assists in developing standardised contracts for clean energy projects, and helps influence the legislative process to support green development.