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Wiersholm

Wiersholm

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Norway

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Construction

With a comprehensive construction offering spanning tender processes to contract negotiations, Wiersholm is particularly active in infrastructure projects, noted for its work on large highway projects. Hans Augun Parmann, spearheads the practice, with recent activity assisting the Norwegian government’s carbon capture and storage projects. Ronny Lund acts on contractual and administrative issues, whereas Kjetil Stensvik focuses on contractual matters in development projects. Andreas Brekke is noted for his work on contract negotiations, final settlement disputes, and advice throughout project execution. Frode Henning Antonsen and Bård Solem joined in January 2025 from SANDS.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team at Wiersholm are an excellent advisor in all inquiries related to dispute resolution and construction. They have excellent knowledge about the industry, their clients, and the applicable field of law.’
  • ‘Hans Augun Parmann is an excellent attorney. He is accessible, motivated, and engaged to provide the best possible service.’
  • ‘Frode Henning Antonsen and his team are available and competent. They know our needs and our industry and deliver good quality and with an effective response.’
  • ‘Frode Henning Antonsen is highly competent and delivers on time and with high quality every time.’
  • ‘The team is well-rounded in terms of disciplines. They have a good mix of employees in terms of gender and age. They are proactive in their approach and have a very good understanding of the industry, which makes them unique as legal advisors.’
  • ‘They have a very strong professional background that is adapted to our industry. They respond quickly and efficiently, and are very committed to satisfying us as customers. We have chosen to use individuals in Wiersholm precisely because they have very special characteristics and skills.’

Key clients

  • Equinor ASA
  • Veidekke Entreprenør AS
  • Skanska AS
  • AF Gruppen Norge AS
  • Norwegian Ministry of Energy
  • Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS
  • Sotra Link AS
  • Consto AS
  • Statnett SF
  • SalMar ASA
  • SalMar Aker Ocean AS
  • Nova Sea AS

Work highlights

Assist entities such as Sotra Link and Skanska on infrastructure public-private partnerships.
Assist several of the leading contractors in Norway in both negotiations and dispute resolution related to extensive construction and infrastructure projects.
Advised Ministry of Energy in connection with the full-scale carbon capture and storage project ("CCS").

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Practice head

Hans Augun Parmann

Other key lawyers

Ronny Lund; Kjetil Stensvik; Andreas Brekke; Frode Henning Antonsen; Bård Solem