Advokatfirmaet Alver

What Advokatfirmaet Alver does

Advokatfirmaet Alver AS is a privately held Norwegian law firm (MNA-certified) operating from two offices in Lillehammer and Gjøvik, serving clients in the Innlandet region and across Norway. The firm delivers full-service legal representation across two primary segments: business clients (næring) covering corporate law, employment law, contracts, real estate and construction, M&A, administrative law, insolvency and restructuring, IP, competition law, public procurement, and GDPR/data protection; and private individuals (privat) covering family law, inheritance, child law, real estate, consumer matters, criminal defense, and personal injury. Specialized practice areas include sports law (sports clubs and associations) and court-appointed bankruptcy administration in Gjøvik, Lillehammer, and Vågå tingretter.

The firm operates as a traditional professional services practice with no proprietary technology platform, relying on direct office consultations, client referrals, and content marketing through its Alver Innsikt blog. Revenue is generated through billable legal services priced by matter complexity, with a published pricing model including a free 20-minute initial consultation and published pricing for documents such as future power of attorney (NOK 3,000–5,000). The firm is a member of the Eurojuris Norge network, providing cross-border capability for international client matters. The leadership team includes CEO Lars Harald Rylandsholm, Chairman Richard Søfteland Jensen, and senior attorneys recruited from top-tier Norwegian firms including Schjødt, Thommessen, BAHR, Grette, Lund & Co, and Simonsen Vogt Wiig. Attorney Nicolai Løland Dolva won the Advokatforeningens Talentpris 2025, the Norwegian Bar Association's national talent award, and serves as a permanent arbitrator for Norges Fotballforbund (NFF) and a university lecturer at NTNU.

Name

Advokatfirmaet Alver

Legal name

Advokatfirmaet Alver AS

Website

https://alver.as

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advokatfirmaet Alver is a Norwegian MNA-certified law firm with offices in Lillehammer and Gjøvik, delivering full-service legal representation to businesses and private individuals across corporate, employment, real estate, family, and insolvency law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law
• Family law
• Real estate law
• Insolvency law

Headquarters

HQ city

Lillehammer

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: The firm generates revenue through billable legal services rendered to both business clients (næring) and private individuals (privat). Services are priced and billed according to the complexity and scope of each matter, with published pricing information available on their 'Priser og vilkår' page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advokatfirmaet Alver AS is a Norwegian full-service law firm delivering billable legal advisory and dispute resolution services across more than 20 practice areas, organized into a Næring (business) stream covering corporate, employment, contracts, real estate/construction, insolvency, IP, competition, public procurement, GDPR and transactions; and a Privat (individual) stream covering family law, inheritance, property, consumer matters, insurance, criminal law and guardianship. Services are delivered through offices in Lillehammer and Gjøvik with nationwide reach and supported by a professional blog and courses/seminars.

Product overview

Advokatfirmaet Alver AS is a Norwegian law firm (Advokatfirmaet) providing comprehensive legal services through two main service categories: Næring (business legal services) and Privat (private client services). The firm operates as a unified practice offering specialized services including insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, administrative law, employment law, and dispute resolution. The practice is organized into professional groups covering business law, real estate, personal law, restructuring/insolvency, and sports law. The firm also operates a knowledge resource through its Alver Innsikt blog, manages bankruptcy estates, and offers educational courses and seminars. Services are delivered through offices in Lillehammer and Gjøvik, with the firm being part of the Eurojuris Norway network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Næring (Business Legal Services) Comprehensive legal services for businesses covering labor law, contracts, real estate and construction, administrative law, intellectual property, insolvency and restructuring, competition law, public procurement, GDPR/data protection, corporate law, transactions, and dispute resolution.
• Privat (Private Client Legal Services) Legal services for individuals including labor law (for employees), inheritance and estate settlement, child and family law, real estate, cohabitation agreements, consumer purchases, insurance and compensation, administrative law, health/social/benefits law, sports law, criminal cases, dispute resolution, and guardianship.
• Insolvens og restrukturering (Insolvency and Restructuring) Legal assistance for businesses facing financial difficulties, including bankruptcy administration, restructuring processes, debt negotiations, and creditor representation. Several of the firm's lawyers serve as court-appointed bankruptcy administrators (bostyrere) for Gjøvik, Lillehammer and Vågå district courts.
• Immaterialrett og markedsrett (Intellectual Property and Marketing Law) Protection and management of intellectual property rights including patents, design, copyright, domains, trade secrets, and marketing law compliance.
• Idrettslag og foreninger (Sports Associations and Organizations) Legal services for sports clubs and associations including sponsorship agreements, transfer cases, employment law for athletes, commercial rights protection, and organizational structuring.
• Forvaltningsrett (Administrative Law) Legal assistance in dealings with public authorities including permit applications, inspection compliance, appeals against decisions, environmental matters, and regulatory cases.
• Arbeidsrett for arbeidstaker (Employment Law for Employees) Legal representation for employees covering employment contracts, incentive schemes, non-compete clauses, whistleblowing, reorganizations, terminations, and workplace disputes.
• Konkursbo (Bankruptcy Estates) Administration and management of bankruptcy estates, with several lawyers serving as court-appointed bankruptcy administrators.
• Kurs og seminarer (Courses and Seminars) Educational courses and seminars on legal topics for businesses and individuals.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eurojuris NorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlver Advokatfirma is a member of Eurojuris Norge, a network of independent law firms. This partnership provides access to international legal expertise and enables the firm to serve clients with cross-border legal needs through collaboration with other member firms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wiersholm: Top-tier Norwegian business law firm with overlapping practice areas in commercial transactions, M&A, and dispute resolution. Comparable in serving corporate and SME clients requiring sophisticated legal advice.
• Advokatfirmaet Hjort: Established Norwegian law firm with comparable commercial, dispute resolution, and restructuring practices. Operates with similar multi-specialty positioning across business and public-sector matters.
• Advokatfirmaet Thommessen: Major Norwegian commercial law firm with comparable practice areas in real estate, corporate, and dispute resolution. Alver attorney Thomas Lønstad previously worked in their real estate department, signaling direct practice-area overlap at top-tier scale.
• DLA Piper Norway: International law firm with a Norwegian presence providing commercial, dispute resolution, and regulatory services. Comparable in cross-border capability via the global network, though serving larger corporate clients.
• Simonsen Vogt Wiig: Major Norwegian law firm with strong technology, media, and IP practices comparable to Alver's GDPR/AI and IP offerings. Alver attorney Marit Stubø Jorde previously worked in their Technology and Media department, directly linking the two firms' data protection and tech practices.
• Advokatfirmaet BAHR: One of Norway's largest top-tier commercial law firms with overlapping practice areas including corporate, real estate, and dispute resolution. Alver partner Ragnhild Helene Gerhardsen previously worked here, indicating strong practice-area alignment at larger scale.
• Advokatfirmaet Wikborg Rein: Major Norwegian law firm with comparable practice areas including commercial, real estate, employment, and dispute resolution. Operates as a full-service firm serving business and public-sector clients.
• Advokatfirmaet Schjødt: Major Norwegian law firm with broad practice coverage including corporate, real estate, and insolvency/restructuring. Alver chairman Richard Søfteland Jensen previously worked at Schjødt in Oslo, indicating overlap in core practice areas.

Direct peers

• Advokatfirmaet Lund & Co: Norwegian full-service law firm with comparable practice areas. Alver attorney Nicolai Løland Dolva previously worked here, indicating similar mid-sized full-service positioning with corporate and private client focus.
• Advokatfirmaet Grette AS: Norwegian full-service law firm with comparable practice areas spanning commercial law, IP, real estate, employment, and dispute resolution. Multiple Alver attorneys (Thomas Flo Haugaard, Hans Jørgen Grøtta) previously worked here, making it a directly comparable multi-specialty firm with multi-office presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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