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 140 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
SANDS handles commercial litigation relating 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.
Strengths
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"The lawyers are always available and quick in both their answers and follow-up."
"The team have a strong commercial mindset."
"The lawyers are always available, very knowledgeable, hands-on and flexible."
"The practice always provides prompt answers."
"SANDS provides a good-quality and reactive service."
"The lawyers are always available and quick in both their answers and follow-up."
"The team have a strong commercial mindset."
"The lawyers are always available, very knowledgeable, hands-on and flexible."
"The practice always provides prompt answers."
"SANDS provides a good-quality and reactive service."
Notable Practitioners
Morten Steenstrup regularly represents clients in litigation regarding contractual disputes. He boasts experience acting in cases before the Supreme Court.
"Morten Steenstrup is very quick."
Ranked Lawyers at
SANDS
Norway
Members
Provided by SANDS
Anders Lund
Bjørn Stordrange
Caterina Håland Gaeta
Christian Kjellby Nesset
Hege Birkeland Ersdal
Head of Department
Hilde Lund
Lars Tormodsgard
Morten Hugo Berger