SANDS’ team handles contractual and corporate-related construction disputes for both private and public sector clients. The practice is led by Alf Johan Knag and Corinne Silden Stephensen. Knag is experienced in risk analysis, project planning, and in the preparation of construction models and contracts, while Stephensen handles disputes. Lars Erik Schjeide arrived from Wikborg Rein in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly professional law firm in their approach.’
‘Professionalism and quality of their submissions to the court/panel.’
‘The team has proven expertise in litigation and has the resources for understanding and presenting complex matters, such as complex extension of time claims or claims concerning highly technical issues.’
‘SANDS' legal team are always able to combine their legal skills with a great understanding of the interests important for our project. They have excellent knowledge of construction law and litigation.’
‘Both Vidar Johnsen and Corinne Silden Stephensen have been extremely supportive and have great execution capabilities.'
'We have enjoyed their participation and appreciate their forward-thinking, proactive approach.’
Key clients
- Sotra Link Construction JV ANS
- SA. PI. NOR SALINI IMPREGILO - PIZZAROTTI ANS
- Elecnor
- HAB-Dragados ANS Joint Venture
- Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co KG
- The Ministry of Finance through the Public Concept Research Programme
- Baneservice AS
- YIT Infra Norge AS
- AF Gruppen ASA
- Billingstadsletta 13
- Conceptor Eiendom AS
- Stavanger Sykehus
Work highlights
Representing the Spanish company Elecnor S.A. in all aspects of their contractual works for the Follo Railway Line Project.
Assistising HAB-Dragados with The Fornebu Line project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alf Johan Knag; Corinne Silden Stephensen
Other key lawyers
Lars Erik Schjeide; Vidar Johnsen