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SANDS

Construction

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SANDS

About

Provided by SANDS

SANDS is one of Norway’s leading firms on construction law. Our experienced lawyers work on large international, national and regional construction projects. SANDS drives the development of Norwegian construction law by hosting forums and initiating collaborative projects in areas like the digitisation of the construction process.

SANDS has a unique life cycle focus on projects. We build long-term client relationships, “solving” projects as early as possible to avoid conflicts and saving “blood, sweat and money” later. With branches in all the largest Norwegian cities, SANDS is a preferred national and regional partner on projects, ranging from Public-Private Partnerships, railway and road construction, to residential projects and public signal construction like Barcode and the new National Museum of Arts.

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Construction - Norway

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
SANDS's construction team advises on a range of large infrastructure, transportation and energy projects, offering strategic advice on construction contract drafting and negotiations. The practice also handles contentious matters such as final account and settlement disputes, including arbitration proceedings. SANDS benefits from regional offices throughout Norway to offer substantial local expertise.
Notable practitioners

Corinne Silden Stephensen is a key point of contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • SANDS represented AF Gruppen in a final settlement dispute with Oslo Municipality concerning the Nye Tøyenbadet project.

Strengths

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  • SANDS shows commitment, thoroughness and the ability to understand and delve into the cases and the underlying causes of a conflict.

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  • The lawyers from SANDS are very dedicated, meticulous and detail-oriented in their work.

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  • They possess an attention to detail and are very well prepared, with a vast knowledge of the law in Norway for construction projects.

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  • SANDS has extensive experience in construction contracts.

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  • They are honest and have a great ability to conclude issues.

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Members

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  • Alf Johan Knag

    Head of Department

  • Corinne Silden Stephensen

    Head of Department

  • Eirik Birkelund

  • Morten Hugo Berger

  • Tor André Farsund Ulsted

  • Tor Anthon Christiansen

  • Vidar Johnsen

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