International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

Schjødt is a law firm that is quickly growing its international capabilities, having joined forces with oil and gas boutique Michelet & Co in 2019 to boost the depth of its experience in international energy work, and merging with the Swedish law firm Hamilton early in 2020, to build a pan-Nordic presence well placed to handle cross-border issues in the region. Identifying as a truly full-service law firm, it has strong experience advising clients across a broad range of cross-border matters, both transactional and contentious.

The law firm frequently acts for Norwegian clients facing issues in foreign jurisdictions, and several of the firm's lawyers have an impressive amount of experience in dealing with overseas business, including projects in China, India and the USA. It also represents a wide range of foreign investors and international companies from the energy sector, as well as private equity clients in M&A and financing work. It also represents state clients in international arbitration. The law firm has a UK office in London which also plays a key role in the firm's international relationships.

The law firm is well known for its expertise in the energy and aquaculture sectors, and acts on cross-border transactional and contentious work across those areas. It has strength in depth across a broad spectrum of practice areas and industries, including excellent competition and regulatory practices.

Wikborg Rein is a leading Norwegian law firm that has taken considerable steps to expand its international presence, with offices in London, Singapore and Shanghai. These offices are principally focused on Norwegian and international law but also host Chinese and English law capabilities. Its strategy is focused on acting as a key trusted partner to Norwegian clients on international assignments. The law firm has built up experience providing lead counsel support on outbound work. Its international offices also provide a strong pipeline of inbound matters, particularly from China, as a result of a growing interest in the Norwegian market from Chinese buyers. It has developed a good client base comprising household names in the private equity sector and industrials, as well as international and domestic investment banks.

Haavind's respected full-service team performs highly on a wide range of international mandates. The law firm is well equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional elements of both contentious and non-contentious areas of law. The team combines effectively with entities overseas to meet the cross-border needs of its clientele, acting in a coordinating role as well as offering Norwegian expertise in broader international projects.