Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 3
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Litigation is a fully integrated part of our firm’s legal practice and is handled by lawyers who are specialists in the relevant field of work, not by a “general litigation department”. We are one of Norway’s firms with the largest number of lawyers admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court, and therefore have the capacity to litigate cases at all levels of the judicial system.
Our dispute resolution team is unique in comparison to other law firms in Norway because we can tailor each team to meet the needs of our client. We are known as one of the leading procedural firms in Norway, inter alia due to the number of our key cases that have set legal precedence.
A large proportion of our lawyers act as litigators on a regular basis. We are frequently appointed in arbitration cases, as counsel or arbitrator. We also have experience with high profile financial crime cases, such as tax evasion, corruption and insider trading cases.
Recently we have provided legal assistance in a number of professional liability cases against or for other law firms,
Chambers Review
Hjort handles a range of commercial litigation, such as breach of contact and shareholder disputes, representing clients in damages and compensation claims. The team also has a particular focus on professional liability mandates. The lawyers are well recognised for their focus on white-collar crime disputes.
Work Highlights
- Hjort acted for Mo Industripark in a shareholder dispute against Celsa and Øijord & Aanes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hjort has good and well-prepared disputes lawyers."
"The lawyers listen and take our input on board, and they are good at guiding us. They not only interpret the law but are also very up to date on the relevant cases."
"Hjort has very skilled lawyers."
"The practice makes efficient use of the teams in the relevant fields."
"The team has a good understanding of the matter at hand in combination with excellent dispute resolution skills. The lawyers are proactive and responsive."
"Hjort has good and well-prepared disputes lawyers."
"The lawyers listen and take our input on board, and they are good at guiding us. They not only interpret the law but are also very up to date on the relevant cases."
"Hjort has very skilled lawyers."
"The practice makes efficient use of the teams in the relevant fields."
"The team has a good understanding of the matter at hand in combination with excellent dispute resolution skills. The lawyers are proactive and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
A longstanding market stalwart, Frode Innjord is highly regarded for his work in professional liability and contractual disputes, as well as his expertise in arbitration proceedings.
"Frode Innjord is splendid. He is Norway's best procedural lawyer; he is balanced and presents arguments in a very good way."
"He is excellent in all areas. His legal knowledge is extremely good and he has a clear mind when it comes to finding the right angle for a case."
"Frode is very good at formulating cases. He is a good procedural lawyer who is good at describing things in a precise way."
"He is probably one of Norway's best dispute resolution lawyers."
Alex Borch often handles professional liability and contractual disputes. He is renowned for his expertise assisting clients from the finance sector, handling both domestic and international matters.
"Alex Borch is very knowledgeable, service-minded and a delight to work with."
"He is a very strong, experienced professional and a good and effective communicator who is very efficient."
"He gives a very objective understanding of the dispute. He manages to handle complex cases and see them from an overall perspective."
"He has longstanding experience."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Aleksander Bergby Henriksen
Head of Department
Aslak Førde
Christian B. Hjort
Christian Dahl Aaser
Claude A Lenth
Einar Engh
Erik Gjævenes
Finn Magne Prydz
Gunn Cecilie Ringdal
Heddy Ludvigsen
Henrik Boehlke
Julie Kjeldseth
Jørn A Uggerud
Kristian Korsrud
Kristian Brandt
Kristin Bjella
Kristin Veierød
Head of Department
Lars Christiansen
Liv Zimmermann
Mariann Andersen
Mikkel Toft Gimse
Monica Syrdal
Nils Christian Langtvedt
Ole Kalvø Johnstad Iversen
Pål Sverre Hernæs
Ramborg Elvebakk
Rolf Chr Trolle Andersen
Rune Mykkeltvedt
Sigve Braaten
Svein Holden
Thomas Alnæs
Vegard A. Fiskerstrand
Øivind K Foss
Clients
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Barco NV and Barco Fredrikstad AS
Boreal AS
DNB Bank ASA
Den Norske Kirke
Edison International SpA
Finnmark Estate Agency
IDHair A/S
Mo Industripark AS
Mosseregionens Eiendomsutvikling AS
Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment
Norwegian Nurses Association
Peab AS
Repsol Norge AS
The Norwegian Pensioners' Association
UNIO
Industries
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Arbitration
Civil dispute resolution - companies and businesses
Civil dispute resolution - private individuals
Commercial disputes
Competition law
Construction
EU/EEA law
Employment law
Enterprise penalties
Environmental law
Financial and enterprise crime
GDPR and privacy law
Intellectual property rights
Major litigation
Media and Entertainment
Public procurement
Real estate
Renewable Energy
Technology and digitalisation