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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Energy: Oil & Gas

Global Guide 2026 : Norway

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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Norway

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.

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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 has an exceptional response time.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • Schjødt is always available and handles urgent matters immediately.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • Schjødt has a deep understanding of both business and commercial considerations.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • The team has a long experience in the E&P industry and understands the commercial context.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christian Fredrik Michelet
    Christian 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 an excellent understanding of the industry.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

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

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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  • Peter A Hiorth
    Peter 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.

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  • Erlend Bakken
    Erlend 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 respondentGlobal
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  • Preben T Willoch
    Preben 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 provides practical and helpful advice. He's all-round fantastic.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

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

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Preben Willoch is very responsive and always available to help.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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  • Camilla Grytten
    Camilla 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 respondentGlobal

    • Camilla Grytten is very responsive and provides sound advice. Her in-house experience makes her a very complete lawyer.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Camilla Grytten understands the commercial aspects of what my organisation needs.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Camilla is efficient, to-the-point and confident.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal
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