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

2004Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Bergen

Work experience

2019–Partner, Bull
2014–2019Senior attorney, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA
2012–2014Attorney, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA
2012In-house lawyer, Veidekke ASA
2010-2012Associate, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA
2004–2010Legal counsel, Strukton Rail AS