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Heddy Ludvigsen

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Heddy Ludvigsen is partner and specializes in public procurement law. She assists contractors and private suppliers during all phases of the procurement process, including the complaint processing procedures. Her experience covers a broad spectrum of practice areas, such as construction, the technology sector, health and concession contracts.

Additionally, Heddy has extensive experience within state aid, competition law and general EU/EEA law. Her combined expertise and experience within all aspects of EU/EEA law allows her to adapt her advice to our clients’ various needs and challenges. By using this insight, she provides strategic and practical advice that creates value for our clients.

 

hl@hjort.no

+47 92 26 79 88

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Professional Experience
2010
Partner, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2007
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2009
Managing Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2002
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2006
Senior Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2001
Advisor, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
1998
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2000
Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
Education
1998
Candidate in Jurisprudence, The University of Oslo
1996
European law, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Memberships

The Norwegian Bar Association

2009 – 2015 Norway’s representative in The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commission on Competition

2008 – 2014 Deputy chairman of the board, NORDOX foundation

Heddy is a recommended lawyer by the regarded Legal 500 in EU and Competition and Public Procurement.

“Heddy Ludvigsen’s expertise plays a key role in reducing risk during the procurement phase of the various subcontracting agreements, with the primary objective of avoiding complaints and disputes at the contract award stage.“

“Heddy Ludvigsen and Aleksander Bergby Henriksen are perceived as a complementary team that enhances the understanding of the client’s needs, challenges, and the risks typically associated with public procurement.“

“Heddy Ludvigsen is available and service minded.” – The Legal 500 in Public Procurement.

The public procurement team and the practice areas within EU/EEA and competition law at Hjort are highly recommended by the internationally recognized ranking agency, The Legal 500.

“The team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort DA has a combination of expertise, communication skills and willingness to take the clients’ perspective that makes it stand out with excellence and efficiency.” – The Legal 500.

Heddy is also recommended by Chambers Europe in Competition/Antitrust.

“She handles complex cases in a structured and clear manner, with clear, effective and educational communication. She also shows a good understanding of the needs of the business and the commercial consequences of legal decisions, which provides real added value in the advice.” – Chambers and Partners.

“Heddy Ludvigsen is a specialist in public procurement, with up-to-date knowledge of modern contract models for public sector projects. Her expertise ensures legal compliance and strategic alignment with current procurement practices.” – Chambers and Partners.

“She demonstrates a calm and confident presence, reflecting her deep expertise and comfort in her role. Her approach is solution-oriented, ensuring that challenges are addressed efficiently and constructively.” – Chambers and Partners.

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The corona pandemic – how does it affect tender procedures and contracts which are subject to procurement regulations?

Contracting authorities and suppliers, like many others, have been impacted by the corona pandemic. One of the challenging issues is the application of procurement law, as the procurement regulations have restrictions related to the actions of the contracting authority during a pending tender procedure, as well as for modifying existing contracts. However, even though the public procurement act is claimed to be rigid, there are ways to comply with the procurement regulations in the current and challenging situation caused by the corona pandemic.