Construction
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 4
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Alf Johan Knag heads the department and is a key point of contact.
Work Highlights
- SANDS represented Frogn Municipality in a dispute against HENT regarding the termination of a construction agreement for the building of a water park.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"SANDS provides a team of lawyers that is able to handle any query and utilise not only the expertise of their partners, but also the input and knowledge from their senior staff and associates."
"SANDS provides a team of lawyers that is able to handle any query and utilise not only the expertise of their partners, but also the input and knowledge from their senior staff and associates."
Members
Provided by SANDS
Alf Johan Knag
Corinne Silden Stephensen
Head of Department
Eirik Birkelund
Morten Hugo Berger
Tor André Farsund Ulsted
Tor Anthon Christiansen
Head of Department
Vidar Johnsen