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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Energy: Oil & Gas

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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Schjødt has been a leading provider of legal advice within the oil and gas sector since the start of the Norwegian oil adventure in the 1970s. Since then, we have been involved in a number of the most prominent projects, transactions, and disputes on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. As the only top-tier firm with an office in Stavanger, we remain uniquely positioned to service the major international and domestic E&P and oil services players.

The group, consisting of 20 highly specialized lawyers, advises several national and international oil companies, governmental bodies, contractors, and oil service providers. It consists of leading individuals within all the core disciplines: offshore fabrication contracts, drilling services, regulatory issues, petroleum tax, transactions, and dispute resolution.

Our services include:

  • Transactions, including assignment of licenses
  • Dispute resolution and litigation, including international arbitration
  • Offshore fabrication contracts, including project advice and risk management
  • Subsea contracts, including charter parties for marine spread
  • Regulatory issues, including the standardized Norwegian Joint Operating Agreement
  • Drilling Contracts and Drilling Services
  • Sale and lease of Drilling Units and FPSO's
  • Gas sales, including LNG
  • Unit Agreements, including redetermination
  • Tie-in Agreements
  • Establishment of petroleum activities in Norway, including license applications
  • Petroleum tax
  • Decommissioning

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Schjødt is an exceptional full-service law firm that possesses a large number of specialists and excels in all areas of the oil and gas sector. Its lawyers handle complex transactions, dispute resolution and regulatory matters. Its impressive roster of clients includes many leading E&P companies, operators and oil services entities. The law firm is strong in both domestic and international matters, serving clients through offices in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Ålesund as well as Stockholm, Copenhagen and London.

Work Highlights

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  • Schjødt advised CapeOmega on the sale of its Norwegian upstream offshore gas transportation pipeline and facilities network.

Strengths

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  • Schjødt is always available and handles urgent matters immediately.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
  • Schjødt has a deep understanding of both business and commercial considerations.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
  • Schjødt has an exceptional response time.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
  • The team has a long experience in the E&P industry and understands the commercial context.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleChristian Fredrik Michelet
    Senior StatespeopleChristian Fredrik Michelet

    Christian Fredrik Michelet

    Christian Fredrik Michelet is reputed for his expertise in most aspects of the industry, ranging from regulatory matters to litigation and transactions.

    • Christian Fredrik Michelet has a remarkable understanding of our business.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
    • Christian Fredrik Michelet has an excellent understanding of the industry.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
  • Senior StatespeoplePeter A Hiorth
    Senior StatespeoplePeter A Hiorth

    Peter A Hiorth

    The Stavanger-based Peter Hiorth is highly regarded for his longstanding presence in the market, with particular expertise in transactions. He also assists with contentious proceedings, including matters involving petroleum tax.

  • Band 2Erlend Bakken
    Band 2Erlend Bakken

    Erlend Bakken

    Erlend Bakken enjoys a strong reputation representing E&P companies in transactions, including financing mandates.

    • Erlend Bakken is very hands-on.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
  • Band 2Preben T Willoch
    Band 2Preben T Willoch

    Preben T Willoch

    Preben Willoch heads the department and assists E&P companies with transactions as well as corporate and regulatory topics such as gas transportation matters.

    • Preben Willoch has an excellent commercial awareness and is fully on top of the matters at hand.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
    • Preben Willoch is very responsive and always available to help.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
    • Preben Willoch provides practical and helpful advice. He's all-round fantastic.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
  • Band 3Camilla Grytten
    Band 3Camilla Grytten

    Camilla Grytten

    Camilla Grytten advises on a whole host of corporate and commercial mandates, often relating to development projects.

    • Camilla Grytten is outstanding.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
    • Camilla Grytten understands the commercial aspects of what my organisation needs.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
    • Camilla Grytten is very responsive and provides sound advice. Her in-house experience makes her a very complete lawyer.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope
    • Camilla is efficient, to-the-point and confident.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt (5)

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