Department profile
SANDS

Dispute Resolution

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


SANDS

About

Provided by SANDS

SANDS has one of the country’s leading environments for civil proceedings. Through 14 lawyers admitted to the Supreme Court, the firm has contributed to Norwegian legal development through many important principal decisions in recent years. With 167 lawyers, SANDS belongs to the small handful of Norwegian law firms that have the necessary legal expertise, professional insight and, not least, the capacity to handle large national and international disputes within business law.

Procedural expertise and professional knowledge go hand in hand

Procedure is an independent subject in rapid development. SANDS has a clear awareness that procedural expertise is never enough on its own. It must be combined with professional knowledge. SANDS has a number of competent specialist departments with partners who regularly litigate within their areas. For matters within e.g. construction, intellectual property rights or shipping, it is crucial to have updated and in-depth insight into the relevant subjects, businesses and industries.

As a client of SANDS, you will therefore meet a flexible and top-heavy team built around one partner within procedure, and one specialist from a specialist department. Additional resources are connected when necessary, so that you as a client will never be charged for unnecessary hours and will always experience an attentive and professional partner who answers the phone when you call.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

SANDS handles commercial litigation related to damages claims, breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The lawyers are also particularly knowledgeable in construction, insurance and product liability cases. SANDS additionally acts on white-collar crime mandates and has experience representing clients before the Supreme Court.

Notable practitioners

Head of department Hilde Lund is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • SANDS represented Finnegaarden in a dispute with the municipality over the legality of property tax assessments.

Strengths

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  • What truly distinguishes the SANDS dispute resolution team is its ability to combine top-tier legal expertise with practical, strategic thinking tailored to the client’s context.

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  • SANDS is truly committed and focused on what matters the most.

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  • SANDS has commercial understanding and is committed to its clients.

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  • SANDS has the ability to think in broad terms, with politics and law as key elements.

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Members

Provided by SANDS

  • Anders Lund

  • Bjørn Stordrange

  • Caterina Håland Gaeta

  • Hilde Lund

    Head of Department

  • Lars Tormodsgard

  • Morten Hugo Berger

  • Christian Kjellby Nesset

  • Nicolai Skridshol

  • Hege Birkeland Ersdal

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