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«As Managing Partner, Mona Søyland has made a great effort for Simonsen Vogt Wiig, which has significantly strengthened the firm’s market position. We thank Mona for her great efforts throughout the period and are very pleased that she continues in the partnership», says Peter Aall Simonsen, Chairman of the board in Simonsen Vogt Wiig.

Erlend Lous (51) will take over from Mona. Erlend is currently a partner on the Ocean team in Oslo. He has a long history with Simonsen Vogt Wiig, starting as an associate in 2002 and becoming a partner in 2007. He has previously been chairman of the board of Simonsen Vogt Wiig and for a period head of our Singapore office.

«We are confident that in Erlend Lous we get a vigorous Managing Partner who will take us further into the future and further strengthen our qualities», says Peter Aall Simonsen.

«Taking over from Mona is both an exciting and challenging task. She has been a strong force internally and led Simonsen Vogt Wiig in continuous growth, and my task will be to lead the team further in this development. The legal industry is also facing an exciting technological development in the years to come, and SVW is already far ahead in this area,» says Erlend Lous.

Mona Søyland has been Managing Partner of Simonsen Vogt Wiig since 2013. From January 1, she will continue in her role as a partner in the firm, focusing on her areas of expertise, where the mining industry in particular has experienced strong growth in recent years.

«I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and thank all employees for their efforts. It has been a pleasure to lead the company during these years, and I wish Erlend all the best,» says Mona Søyland.

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