About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Schjødt's industry group for Fisheries & Aquaculture is a fully integrated competence group composed of industry experts representing all our legal specialties, such as regulatory matters, contractual matters, dispute resolutions, M&A, Capital Markets, etc.


Schjødt's group is leading in the Norwegian market when it comes to regulatory competence and insight. We have a team of dedicated lawyers, including on PhD level, who are fully dedicated to the regulatory regime applicable to the players in the industry.


Schjødt has released the only commentary textbook to the Norwegian Aquaculture Act as well as scientific publications within fishery and aquaculture law.


The group advises Norwegian and international aquaculture clients on all business aspects, focusing on the following:

  • Conventional, offshore and landbased fish farming
  • Development and growth
  • Permits and licenses
  • Technology, equipment & shipping
  • Processing and sales


Our recognized lawyers have in-depth experience to provide effective and highly professional legal services and tailored advise to our aquaculture clients within our three main practice areas:

  • Advisory
  • Transactions
  • Dispute Resolution

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Aquaculture and Fisheries - Norway

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Schjødt acts for a range of clients, including domestic and international seafood companies and producers, as well as suppliers, fish farming groups and shipping companies. The law firm assists with regulatory, licensing and contractual matters. The team also handles transactions within the industry, including finance mandates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Members

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Stian Tennfjord

Tord Fondevik

Tore Fjørtoft

Tore Fjørtoft

Head of Department