Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 3
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Hjort acted for Mo Industripark in a shareholder dispute against Celsa and Øijord & Aanes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hjort has good and well-prepared disputes lawyers."
"The lawyers listen and take our input on board, and they are good at guiding us. They not only interpret the law but are also very up to date on the relevant cases."
"Hjort has very skilled lawyers."
"The practice makes efficient use of the teams in the relevant fields."
"The team has a good understanding of the matter at hand in combination with excellent dispute resolution skills. The lawyers are proactive and responsive."
"Hjort has good and well-prepared disputes lawyers."
"The lawyers listen and take our input on board, and they are good at guiding us. They not only interpret the law but are also very up to date on the relevant cases."
"Hjort has very skilled lawyers."
"The practice makes efficient use of the teams in the relevant fields."
"The team has a good understanding of the matter at hand in combination with excellent dispute resolution skills. The lawyers are proactive and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
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 is splendid. He is Norway's best procedural lawyer; he is balanced and presents arguments in a very good way."
"He is excellent in all areas. His legal knowledge is extremely good and he has a clear mind when it comes to finding the right angle for a case."
"Frode is very good at formulating cases. He is a good procedural lawyer who is good at describing things in a precise way."
"He is probably one of Norway's best dispute resolution lawyers."
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.
"Alex Borch is very knowledgeable, service-minded and a delight to work with."
"He is a very strong, experienced professional and a good and effective communicator who is very efficient."
"He gives a very objective understanding of the dispute. He manages to handle complex cases and see them from an overall perspective."
"He has longstanding experience."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Aleksander Bergby Henriksen
Head of Department
Anne Marie Due
Aslak Førde
Christian Dahl Aaser
Christian B. Hjort
Christopher Hansteen
Claude A Lenth
Einar Engh
Erik Gjævenes
Finn Magne Prydz
Henrik Boehlke
Jens Kristian Johansen
Julie Kjeldseth
Jørn Uggerud
Kristian Brandt
Kristian Korsrud
Kristin Bjella
Kristin Veierød
Head of Department
Lars Christensen
Liv Zimmermann
Mariann Andersen
Mikael Meland
Mikkel Toft Gimse
Monica Syrdal
Nils Christian Langtvedt
Ole Johnstad Iversen Kalvø
Petter Enholm
Pål Sverre Hernæs
Ramborg Elvebakk
Rolf Chr. Trolle Andersen
Rune Mykkeltvedt
Sicilie Tveøy
Sigve Braaten
Sjur O. Gabrielsen
Sunniva Jacobsen Øyen
Svein Holden
Thomas Alnæs
Tor-Børge Bendiksen
Vegard Fiskerstrand
Øivind K Foss
Clients
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Bane NOR SF
Barco NV and Barco Fredrikstad AS
Boreal AS
DNB Bank ASA
Den Norske Kirke
Edison International S.p.A
Finnmark Estate Agency
IdHair A/S
M3 Anlegg bankruptcy estate
Mo Industripark AS
Mosseregionens Eiendomsutvikling AS
Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment
Peab AS
Repsol Norge AS
The Norwegian Pensioners’ Association (Pensjonistforbundet)
Unio and Norsk Sykepleierforbund
Industries
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Construction
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Arbitration
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CCU
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EU/EEA
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