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Johnny Johansen

Johnny Johansen

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Europe

Practice Areas

Partner and chair of the board Johnny Johansen is among Norway’s most respected legal practitioners. He has substantial experience in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, and is admitted to the Supreme Court. He is particularly renowned for his work in large and complex construction and infrastructure projects, including buildings, roads, railways, power plants, and onshore aquaculture farms. Johansen is recommended and referred to within his practice areas by inter alia Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and Finansavisen (Norwegian Financial Daily's). In the latter, he has over the last years been ranked as the leading construction lawyer in Norway. Johansen frequently sits as an arbitrator in international and domestic contract disputes. He is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association’s contract law committee, regularly lectures on his areas of specialisation and is the author of several respected legal books and articles.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Construction - Norway

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Market-leading partner Johnny Johansen continues to act for clients on a wide array of construction disputes, particularly relating to large infrastructure projects.

Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Johnny Johansen is a well-respected practitioner with extensive experience in construction cases, as well as other contentious matters such as IT disputes and trade secrets issues. He is also well-versed in mediation processes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He has outstanding skills and is very experienced.

    ConstructionChambers European Guide
  • Johnny Johansen is professional, diligent and service-minded in all matters.

    ConstructionChambers European Guide
  • His meticulous preparation, highly relevant experience, and calm, reliable demeanour make him an unrivalled legal expert.

    ConstructionChambers European Guide
  • Johnny is a very good lawyer and is very service-minded.

    ConstructionChambers European Guide
  • Johnny Johansen is quick to answer and give feedback, and has good authority and presence in the courtroom.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • Johnny Johansen's meticulous preparation, highly relevant experience, and calm, reliable demeanour make him an unparalleled legal expert.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS (50)

Norway

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