Malene Reinertsen

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Malene Reinertsen. Photo.

Malene is specialised in public procurement and has extensive experience in assisting both suppliers and clients in large and complex procurement processes. She has in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and assists throughout the entire procurement process – from needs assessment and preparation of tender documents to evaluation, complaint handling and dispute resolution. Her advice to suppliers includes strategic guidance throughout the tender process, quality assurance of tender submissions, legal assessments of tender documentation, and assistance in dialogue with contracting authorities. She regularly handles complaints on contract awards, interim injunction cases and claims for damages. 

For public sector clients, Malene's services include quality assurance of tender documents, legal assessments of procurement law issues, contract follow-up and assessments of the legality of contract variations. She has particular experience with risk management related to specifications, award criteria and evaluation models. Malene regularly works with complex procurements involving cross-disciplinary legal issues, including technology, construction and security. She has extensive knowledge of the Defence and Security Procurement Regulations (FOSA) and the interface between FOSA and EEA regulations. 

She is a widely used lecturer and holds numerous courses within procurement law annually.

Rankings

  • 2025

    Up and Coming - Chambers Europe
  • 2024 - 2025

    Leading associates - Legal 500
  • 2023

    Rising star - Legal 500

Education

  • 2015

    Master of Laws, University of Bergen
  • 2013

    Exchange student, University of Glasgow

Publications

  • 2023

    Anbud365 article: "En bønn fra oppdragsgiver til leverandørene når tilbud utarbeides"
  • 2022

    Anbud365 article: "Hvordan skal oppdragsgiver forholde seg til prisjusteringer som leverandøren krever underveis i avtaleperioden?"
  • 2020

    Co-author: Offentlige kontrakter, Aktuelle tema

Quotes from others

  • "Malene Reinertsen knows us as a company and our industry, so we don't have to explain things. She is always available and does good work and gives good advice."

    Chambers & Partners - 2025