Aquaculture and Fisheries
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 3
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Schjødt's industry group for Fisheries & Aquaculture is a fully integrated competence group composed of industry experts representing all our legal specialties, such as regulatory matters, contractual matters, dispute resolutions, M&A, Capital Markets, etc.
Schjødt's group is leading in the Norwegian market when it comes to regulatory competence and insight. We have a team of dedicated lawyers, including on PhD level, who are fully dedicated to the regulatory regime applicable to the players in the industry.
Schjødt has released the only commentary textbook to the Norwegian Aquaculture Act as well as scientific publications within fishery and aquaculture law.
The group advises Norwegian and international aquaculture clients on all business aspects, focusing on the following:
- Conventional, offshore and landbased fish farming
- Development and growth
- Permits and licenses
- Technology, equipment & shipping
- Processing and sales
Our recognized lawyers have in-depth experience to provide effective and highly professional legal services and tailored advise to our aquaculture clients within our three main practice areas:
- Advisory
- Transactions
- Dispute Resolution
Chambers Review
Schjødt acts for a range of clients, including domestic and international seafood companies and producers, as well as suppliers, fish farming groups and shipping companies. The law firm assists with regulatory, licensing and contractual matters. The team also handles transactions within the industry, including finance mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Schjødt is a large law firm with a lot of knowledge. The team provides quick responses and feedback."
"The practice has a wide range of knowledge in different aspects of the aquaculture business. The lawyers are always available and offer a high service level."
"The team has a good knowledge of the business and government processes."
"The lawyers always respond promptly and provide assistance at short notice. They are well informed about developments in the industry."
"Schjødt is a large law firm with a lot of knowledge. The team provides quick responses and feedback."
"The practice has a wide range of knowledge in different aspects of the aquaculture business. The lawyers are always available and offer a high service level."
"The team has a good knowledge of the business and government processes."
"The lawyers always respond promptly and provide assistance at short notice. They are well informed about developments in the industry."
Notable Practitioners
Erik Staurset Andresen advises clients on licences and permits, application processes and regulatory matters.
"He offers very good insights into the aquaculture business."
"He is very knowledgeable and skilled in topics related to aquaculture matters."
"Erik has a strong grasp of industry knowledge and consistently delivers according to agreements."
"Erik Staurset Andresen is extremely good."
Tore Fjørtoft enters Band 3 following notable recognition for his expertise in administrative law mandates connected to the aquaculture and fisheries sector. In addition to appeal proceedings related to production licences, he advises clients from the industry on corporate and strategic topics.
"Tore Fjørtoft is exceptional in administrative law; he is one of the best lawyers in Norway in this area. He gives a lot of added value and precise advice."
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