Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Schjødt's founder, Annæus Schødt, was a renowned litigator in Norway. The firm has a century-long tradition of success in all dispute resolution fields. Schjødt has an outstanding track record in national and international courts and regularly advises clients in international arbitration. Schjødt's results have been achieved through legal excellence and innovative thinking; they are at the forefront of development regarding dispute resolution strategy.
Compared to the traditional culture of top-tier commercial law firms, Schjødt has always given equal priority to dispute litigation and corporate law. Thus, they have an excellent balance of talent and skills, from senior partners to young associates, all dedicated to excellence in their chosen profession. Their emphasis on comprehensive training, coaching and hands-on experience has created an innovative and goal-oriented environment.
Schjødt believes the best results are achieved by specialisation, i.e. litigation lawyers handling litigation matters, rather than allowing client-account lawyers to have their day in court as has often been the case in Norwegian firms. Schjødt was the first of the major firms to adopt this approach, and they have highly developed methods and techniques to ensure that clients are provided with a cost-efficient team comprising dispute resolution experts and specialists in the relevant field of law or the client's industry.
Chambers Review
Schjødt is recognised for its ability to handle complex domestic and international cases. Its skilled team often assists clients from the energy, maritime and financial services sectors. The practice has particular experience in compensation and liability claims, shareholder disputes, post-M&A cases and breach of contract issues.
Work Highlights
- Schjødt represented GoldenTree Asset Management in a dispute against a daughter company of Ice Group regarding a PIK loan and breaches of covenants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely good to work with."
"Schjødt are able to combine technical understanding with the legal aspects."
"One of the biggest advantages is that the lawyers are always available, and even for more complicated questions they provide preliminary answers within hours."
"The team are extremely good at listening and understanding the issue."
"The lawyers take the time to learn about our business and the many technical variables that are important to the dispute. They are very thorough and commercially astute."
"The team is extremely good to work with."
"Schjødt are able to combine technical understanding with the legal aspects."
"One of the biggest advantages is that the lawyers are always available, and even for more complicated questions they provide preliminary answers within hours."
"The team are extremely good at listening and understanding the issue."
"The lawyers take the time to learn about our business and the many technical variables that are important to the dispute. They are very thorough and commercially astute."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Sven Eriksrud maintains his pre-eminent status. He assists clients with contractual disputes in the finance sector.
Per Ristvedt is experienced in handling shareholder cases and liability disputes. He often represents clients from the financial services industry.
"Per Ristvedt is truly pleasant to work with."
"He offers valuable input into the strategic considerations for preparing a case."
Trond Sollund is well recognised for his work in the energy industry, handling post-M&A disputes and compensation claims.
"Trond Sollund is very skilled in offshore commercial issues."
"He can handle a lot of information at the same time and see the connections. He is easy to cooperate with."
"It is very impressive how he understands our business."
"Trond Sollund is strong in court."
"Mr Sollund easily understands and picks up the specific technical issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Andreas Johansen
Christopher Huitfeldt
Hallvard Gilje Aarseth
Halvard Helle
Iselin Nybø
Head of Department
Head of Department
Michael Decker
Thomas Horn
Clients
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
ABG Sundal Collier
AF Gruppen
BlockFi Lending
Bravura AS
General Motors Holding LLC
GoldenTree Asset Management
Lunar Bank
Sporveien AS
TV2
Transocean
Vår Energi
Yara International