Thor Wessel has broad expertise within Norwegian and international contract law and specializes in contracts and dispute resolution in cases involving construction and manufacturing. He advises clients during all phases of construction projects, ranging from the initial tender phase, contract negotiations, preparation, and management, to potential dispute resolution following project completion. Thor supports a wide array of clients including developers, contractors, and consultants. They include public and private entities.
He has experience as in-house lawyer for some of the largest Norwegian and European infrastructure and construction companies. His work also covers general company law matters through board positions as well as advisory during M&A transactions.
Awards and rankings
Thor has been recommended by The Legal 500 within Construction in 2025 and 2024.
Education
2004 | Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Bergen |
Work experience
2019– | Partner, Bull |
2014–2019 | Senior attorney, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA |
2012–2014 | Attorney, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA |
2012 | In-house lawyer, Veidekke ASA |
2010-2012 | Associate, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA |
2004–2010 | Legal counsel, Strukton Rail AS |