Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS demonstrates expertise in shareholder and contractual disputes, as well as remaining active in litigation and arbitration in the energy, infrastructure and offshore spaces. For clients in the energy sector, co-heads Hallvard Gilje Aarseth and Trond Sollund are key contacts for commercial disputes; within this area, the former focuses on oil and gas, renewables and regulatory mandates, while the latter specialises in contractual and ownership disputes. Per Magne Ristvedt handles board liability claims and post-M&A arbitration. Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen left the firm in 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fast working, commercially minded and practical.'
- ‘Schjødt offers a rare combination of deep legal expertise, strategic insight, and practical experience that makes them exceptionally well-suited for dispute resolution engagements. Their team has consistently demonstrated excellence in strategic litigation, arbitration and claims management, notably in high-stakes on large EPCI construction projects.’
- ‘Their approach combines legal precision with strategic foresight. For example, Schjødt provided a comprehensive arbitration roadmap, balancing procedural rigour with tactical flexibility. They also advised on claim structuring to preserve legal positions and mitigate risks, including nuanced handling of multiple complex claims.’
- ‘The team was composed of complementary expertise. They worked well together and clearly demonstrated that, as a group, they formed a strong team. In addition, I must highlight their unique approach towards me as a client, marked by compassion and understanding. I truly felt that we were met on a human level, combined with strong professional expertise and sound advice.’
- ‘Per Magne Ristvedt is thorough, skilled and solution oriented, with a lot of experience.’
- ‘Schjødt’s litigation team distinguishes itself through exceptional legal skill and versatility, capable of handling disputes across all instances—from initial proceedings to final appeals. Their professionalism is matched by a down-to-earth and collaborative approach, making them both effective and pleasant to work with.’
Key clients
- AS Pollux and Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation
- Vår Energi ASA
- Bardin Hill Investment Partners & Bracebridge Capital
- Bravura AS / Bravura SL Ltd
- General Motors Holding LLC and Adam Opel GmbH
- Confidee AS
- TH Larsen AS
- TietoEvry Fintech Norway AS
- Songa Offshore Rig 2 AS
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE
Work highlights
Acted for AS Pollux and Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation in a €1.4bn shareholder dispute regarding the potential dissolution of key holding companies in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group.
Represented Vår Energi ASA in a €1bn ownership dispute over the Breidablikk oilfield on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Acted for Bardin Hill Investment Partners and Bracebridge Capital in a €170m board liability claim concerning a major bankruptcy.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Hallvard Gilje Aarseth; Trond Sollund
Other key lawyers
Per Magne Ristvedt; Michael F. Decker;
Severin Slottemo Lyngstad