Home to ‘highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has positioned itself as a key advisor on infrastructure and energy-related disputes. The team benefits from co-head Henning Nordtvedt’s aptitude in work relating to infrastructure and building projects, and co-head Pål Martin Abell's experience in insurance cases. Johnny Johansen is a key name for contentious construction matters, and Rasmus Asbjørnsen has been an active litigator before the Supreme Court. Mikal Brøndmo concentrates on international disputes; Anne Hesjedal Sending chiefly focuses on procurement and commercial contract disputes; and Kari Sigurdsen's varied caseload features disputes relating to contract, competition and employment issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Large team and good industry knowledge.’
- ‘Emil Risbøl is a really good lawyer with high capacity to work.’
- ‘The team was headed by partner Mikal Brøndmo and lawyers Theodor Karlsen and Ørjan Foldøy. Their combination of convincing cognitive capabilities and willingness to dig deep for thorough matter understanding is rare. ’
- ‘Very high general level of integrity (important to me). Very efficient and structured, but still efficient process. Seems to me they have a very good insight in what the arbitration tribunals will emphasise in their decision processes. Strong in foreseeing future moves and reactions from the other party. This adds up to strong tactical skills and good advice to the client.’
- ‘The individuals I have been working with have been very client focused. Very good at explaining complicated legal matters to clients who are not experts on these matters.’
- ‘Working with Haavind is a pleasure, the collaboration goes very well. They have a very short response time and the feedback is honest. They have employees who are knowledgeable about all aspects of the industry, which makes them a very good choice.’
Key clients
- Celsa Armeringsstål AS
- Diplom-IS AS
- Isola
- Norwegian Ministry of Defense
- Norwegian Tax Administration
- Posten Norge AS
- PASSER Products AS
- Renewable Energy Norway
- Tine SA
- Å Energy Vannkraft AS
Work highlights
Acting as counsel for Celsa in several arbitrations and court cases as part of a shareholder dispute.
Acting for the Norwegian Post in a major cartel damages case.
Acting for a producer in a dispute with its distributor after termination of the agreement.
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Practice head
Henning Nordtvedt; Pål Martin Abell
Other key lawyers
Johnny Johansen; Rasmus Asbjørnsen; Mikal Brøndmo; Anne Hesjedal Sending; Kari Sigurdsen; Emil Risbøl; Theodor Karlsen; Ørjan Foldøy