Malene Reinertsen
Partner
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.
Practice Areas
Rankings
2025
Up and Coming - Chambers Europe2024 - 2025
Leading associates - Legal 5002023
Rising star - Legal 500
Education
2015
Master of Laws, University of Bergen2013
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