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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Construction
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Dispute resolution
Position
Henning Nordtvedt is the head of Haavind's Construction department and the Haavind dispute resolution team, and is admitted to appear before the Supreme Court. He has extensive experience with all phases of multimillion construction projects, including drafting, negotiations, assistance during project execution, mediation, litigation and dispute resolution over the last 23 years (including eight years at the Attorney General’s office – Civil Affairs). He has represented, among others, the Norwegian Government in a large number of major construction projects, including within the infrastructure sector.
Nordtvedt is the main author of Haavind’s commentary on the standard EPC-contract “General conditions of contract concerning design and building” (NS 8407).
Career
2008
Partner, Advokatfirmaet Haavind
2000–2007
Office of the Attorney General
1999
Cand.jur, University of Bergen
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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.’
‘In our view, what makes this law firm unique is its ability to combine outstanding legal expertise with a clear commercial understanding. The firm has demonstrated particular strength in complex contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and advisory work, delivering results in matters of both significant financial value and principal importance.’
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.