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Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS

Dispute Resolution

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Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS

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We regularly advise many of Norway’s largest businesses on their legal disputes, and have litigated a number of precedent-setting cases in various fields.

Litigation and dispute resolution have always been a cornerstone of our business. We have been recognised as one of Norway’s leading litigation firms since our founding in 1893, and have been involved in numerous leading and precedent-setting cases over the years.

We represent companies and private individuals in hundreds of cases before the district courts, courts of appeal and Supreme Court every year. 15 of our lawyers are admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway.

We have a policy of ensuring that litigation is primarily undertaken by lawyers with specialist expertise in the relevant field of law. Therefore we do not refer cases to a general litigation department when legal proceedings are initiated. This ensures that our lawyers have both specialised legal and industry knowledge, as well as extensive litigation experience. We believe that this combination allows us to deliver the best possible service to our clients.

When handling complex and protracted legal proceedings, we put together larger, interdisciplinary teams. We deliver litigation services to all client groups, including commercial parties, public sector bodies and private individuals. Civil disputes continue to grow in complexity and scope. Our aim is not to make cases unnecessarily complicated, but rather to present them in a clear and convincing way.

Clients (16)

  • Finnmark Estate Agency
  • Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment
  • Boreal AS
  • DNB Bank ASA
  • Bane NOR SF
  • Edison International S.p.A
  • Mo Industripark AS
  • Barco NV and Barco Fredrikstad AS
  • IdHair A/S
  • Unio and Norsk Sykepleierforbund
  • M3 Anlegg bankruptcy estate
  • Peab AS
  • The Norwegian Pensioners’ Association (Pensjonistforbundet)
  • Mosseregionens Eiendomsutvikling AS
  • Den Norske Kirke
  • Repsol Norge AS

Industries (21)

  • Employment
  • Construction
  • Real estate
  • Renewable energy
  • Corporate compliance and investigations
  • Intellectual Property
  • Media and communications
  • Public administration
  • Enterprise penalties
  • Anti-corruption
  • Corporate governance
  • Restructuring and Insolvency
  • GDPR
  • Technology and digitalisation
  • Competition
  • EU/EEA
  • Public procurement
  • Sustainability
  • CCS
  • CCU
  • Arbitration

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Hjort handles a range of commercial litigation, such as breach of contact and shareholder disputes, representing clients in damages and compensation claims. The team also has a particular focus on professional liability mandates. The lawyers are well recognised for their focus on white-collar crime disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Hjort assisted Edison Internationale with a dispute against Danske Bank in relation to the bank’s liability for losses caused by fraudulent activities.

Strengths

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  • Hjort provides very thorough preparation cases, and is strong in court.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Hjort has a strong litigation department with highly dedicated individuals.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleFrode Innjord
    Senior StatespeopleFrode Innjord

    Frode Innjord

    A longstanding market stalwart, Frode Innjord is highly regarded for his work in professional liability and contractual disputes, as well as his expertise in arbitration proceedings.
    • Frode Innjord impresses when he is involved in cases.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Alex Borch
    Band 3Alex Borch

    Alex Borch

    Alex Borch often handles professional liability and contractual disputes. He is renowned for his expertise assisting clients from the finance sector, handling both domestic and international matters.

Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS (2)

Norway

Members

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  • Kristin Veierød

  • Pål Sverre Hernæs

    Head of Department

  • Ramborg Elvebakk

  • Christian B. Hjort

  • Svein Holden

  • Henrik Boehlke

  • Nils Christian Langtvedt

    Head of Department

  • Anne Marie Due

  • Christopher Hansteen

  • Jens Kristian Johansen

  • Claude A Lenth

  • Monica Syrdal

  • Kristian Brandt

  • Lars Christensen

  • Kristin Bjella

  • Liv Zimmermann

  • Finn Magne Prydz

  • Rolf Chr. Trolle Andersen

  • Jørn Uggerud

  • Thomas Alnæs

  • Kristian Korsrud

  • Aslak Førde

  • Rune Mykkeltvedt

  • Mariann Andersen

  • Erik Gjævenes

  • Sigve Braaten

  • Mikael Meland

  • Mikkel Toft Gimse

  • Petter Enholm

  • Sicilie Tveøy

  • Tor-Børge Bendiksen

  • Aleksander Bergby Henriksen

  • Sunniva Jacobsen Øyen

  • Ole Johnstad Iversen Kalvø

  • Sjur O. Gabrielsen

  • Veronika Steen Amundsen

  • Marianne Andvord

  • Emilie Hulthin

  • Celine Fornes

  • Alex Borch

    Head of Department

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