With an extensive specialism in oil and gas disputes, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt also has an array of specialities including handling securities and corporate, maritime and shipping and technology disputes. The practice is led by the capable duo of Trond Sollund and Hallvard Gilje Aarseth. Andersen is a patent and IP expert, Sollund is a key name in the oil and gas sector, and Aarseth’s broad practice covers energy, shipping and offshore, and public law work. On the company law side, Per Magne Ristvedt is a key contact, while Andreas A. Johansen specialises in offshore and onshore construction disputes. Former practice co-head Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen left the firm in 2026.
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Practice head
Trond Sollund; Hallvard Gilje Aarseth
Other key lawyers
Per Magne Ristvedt; Andreas A. Johansen