Kvale Advokatfirma DA continued to expand its construction department with the hire of Kjersti Lerkerød from Arntzen Grette in April 2025, adding her experience in dispute resolution in the industry to the team. The firm is particularly well-equipped to advise on Norwegian contracting standards. Helge Neraal oversees the team, handling a broad caseload that spans contract negotiations to litigation for domestic and international contractors, builders, and developers. Tommy Bruun acts on construction developments across the renewable, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, while Fredrik Verling provides guidance to clients on contract drafting, negotiation, and disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Fredrik Verling is a very solution-minded lawyer, and handles things himself instead of turning them over to a junior too quickly. Fredrik is a good negotiator, calm, and well prepared.’
- ‘Kjersti Lerkerød is very competent. She quickly grasps the essence of matters and can extract relevant information from large documents in a short amount of time. She's also a skilled negotiator, and I truly appreciate having her on the team when things get intense.’
- ‘The team under Helge Neraal is very well prepared, coordination among members outstanding, no long handover meetings, and everyone is up to date. Reactivity is excellent, and the quality of results is always given.’
- ‘Helge Neraal has proven strong professional and leadership skills. Communication in complex matters was always clear and straight to the point, and legal reasoning in contract interpretation was stringent and convincing.’
- ‘We have worked with Fredrik Verling in Kvale. He brings a unique combination of competence, kindness, availability, and effectiveness to the table.’
- ‘The team at Kvale combines in-depth industry knowledge, excellent communication, and strategic skills with a high degree of professionalism. ’
Key clients
- AF Gruppen
- HENT
- Skanska
- Eiffage Génie Civil
- Peab
- NRC Group
- Emerging Acquisitions
- Bulk Handling Systems
- Backe Entreprenør and Subsidiaries
- Consto
- Eco Seafood
- SMN Sparebank 1
Work highlights
Advising Eiffage Genie Civil on the Gartnerløkka E39/E18 project in Kristiansand.
Represented Skanska Norge on a complex final account settlement dispute.
Advising HENT in a dispute relating to the construction of a high-tech ‘village’ for people with dementia worth NOK 500 million.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Helge Neraal
Other key lawyers
Fredrik Verling; Kjersti Lerkerød; Tommy Bruun