Regarded for ‘its ability to combine outstanding legal expertise with a clear commercial understanding’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is a reference in the market for construction litigation, acting on large infrastructure projects. Henning Nordtvedt oversees the department and is rated for his work in dispute resolution and mediation in relation to infrastructure and building projects. Johnny Johansen is a leading name in arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution, while Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik IS an active advisor on railway construction. Sofie Komissar chiefly acts on disputes within the onshore sector, as well as advising on construction contracts. Skule Bakka joined from Arntzen Grette in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I would highlight as team's strengths as their deep understanding of the industry and their ability to simplify complex contracts.’
- ‘Very qualified, efficient, and friendly. Great value for money.’
- ‘The people make you relax and focus on the important elements of the case. The team was put together with different skills to complement each other. All of them with very good people skills.'
- ‘Dedicated, very good knowledge of the construction and project business, and wide range of experiences in the business.'
- ‘Competence in the legal business of construction and understanding of the projects - I recommend Arve Martin Bjørnvik and Johnny Johansen.’
- ‘Substantial competence and capabilities to scrutinise military ship building contracts (contents and semantics) in support of governmental procurement.’
Key clients
- The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
- Nye Veier AS
- The Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property
- Telemark County Municipality
- Agder County Municipality
- Rambøl AS
- Helse Sør Øst HF
- Troms County Municipality
- Statnett SF
- GK Norge AS
Work highlights
Represented the Norwegian Building and Property Association (NBEF), which acted as a third-party intervener in the landmark Jordal Amfi case before the Supreme Court of Norway.
Represents Troms County Municipality in a case regarding a contract on the rehabilitation of two road tunnels in Northern Troms.
Represents The Norwegian Public Roads Administration in a case regarding a contract on the rehabilitation of the Nordhordaland Bridge, concerning several claims made by the contractor
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Practice head
Henning Nordtvedt
Other key lawyers
Henning Nordtvedt; Johnny Johansen; Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik; Sofie Komissar; Skule Bakka; Andreas Rostveit; Mikal Brøndmo