About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Over the past 30 years Schjødt has accrued and consolidated its position as one of Norway's leading construction law teams, holding top-ranked experience and competence in onshore and offshore construction contracts and development. Our clients include most of the major construction companies.

Working together with colleagues specialised in Real Estate, Finance, Oil & Gas, Public Procurement and other areas of adjoining expertise we are able to provide a wealth of competence useful to constructors, architects, consultants and owners in all stages of the construction process. Our construction laywers litigate a significant number of large and complex construction disputes before arbitration tribunals and the ordinary courts, including ground- breaking Supreme Court cases. We also have significant advisory role for many clients, including transaction work in cooperation with our M&A practice. 

Our services include:

  • Advice on choice of contract models (EPC, turn-key etc.)
  • Petitions and other necessary contact with public building authorities
  • Procurement rules, including public procurement
  • Drafting of contracts
  • Quality assurance and risk assessment of tenders, contract drafts etc.
  • Joint ventures and consortiums
  • PPI and PFI-projects, including financial aspects
  • Contract negotiations
  • Contractual supervision, risk assessment and follow-up on ongoing projects
  • Assistance in final settlement discussions
  • Dispute resolution (settlement negotiations, out-of-court brokering, arbitration and litigation)

Chambers Review

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Construction - Norway
4
Band 4
What the Team is Known For

Schjødt acts on contentious construction mandates relating to final accounts and contract termination disputes. The team is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. Schjødt's areas of expertise include residential and office buildings, as well as infrastructure projects.

Work Highlights

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
  • Schjødt represented KF Entreprenør in a dispute with the local government of Oslo concerning the final settlement of an EPC project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Erlend W Holstrøm
3
Erlend W Holstrøm
Head of Construction
3
Band 3

Erlend Holstrøm has a strong practice advising clients on construction disputes relating to final accounts and contract terminations.

"Erlend Holstrøm is skilled and experienced, and has a strong understanding and insight into the construction industry."

Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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Construction

Erlend W Holstrøm
3
Erlend W Holstrøm
Head of Construction
3
Band 3

Members

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Erlend W Holstrøm

Erlend W Holstrøm

Head of Department

Kamilla Silseth

Ole Christian Hyggen