Welcome, Heidi – our new Partner
We are delighted to announce that, as of Monday 1 December 2025, one of Norway's leading lawyers in her field, Heidi Jorkjend, will be joining the partnership at Wikborg Rein, further strengthening our Competition Law Team.
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Heidi Jorkjend (39) joins us from Thommessen, where she has worked since completing her studies. She is now looking forward to becoming part of Wikborg Rein’s Competition Law team.
Heidi has already established herself as one of Norway’s leading Competition Law lawyers.
Forward thinking
“I’m really excited about the opportunity to join Wikborg Rein. I’m looking forward to becoming part of what I see as the most forward-thinking law firm in Norway. Above all, I’m enthusiastic to work with Preben Milde Torbjørnsen, Torje Sunde and the entire team to continue building the best and biggest competition law practice in the market”, Jorkjend says.
Managing Partner Geir Sviggum also welcomes the news.
"Competition Law is facing a significant generational shift in the coming years, and we are very confident that, with the team we now have in place, we are well positioned to dominate the Norwegian competition law market over the next decade. In that regard, we anticipate continued growth across partners, employees, and our client base in the years ahead,” says Sviggum.
Strengthens our competence
"With Heidi Jorkjend on the team, we are significantly strengthening our capabilities and are very much looking forward to working with her," Sviggum adds.
Heidi Jorkjend is also the Chair of the Norwegian Bar Association’s Diversity Committee, a role she has held since the beginning of 2023. The committee works to promote equality and diversity within the legal profession, regardless of gender or background.
We extend a very warm welcome to us in Wikborg Rein, Heidi!