With ‘excellent industry knowledge’, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt is a key contact across transactions and regulatory issues in the energy sector, particularly concerning oil and gas assets. Preben Willoch heads up the firm’s cross-sector energy, shipping and infrastructure team and is a highly sought-after adviser to upstream exploration and production companies on the acquisition of oil and gas assets and portfolios. Erlend Brun Bakken brings further expertise to energy services companies on commercial and M&A matters in the oil and gas and energy transition segments. Camilla Grytten, who joined from CMS Kluge in February 2024, acts for energy and infrastructure clients on M&A matters regarding oil, gas, and renewable energy assets. Sindre Søndenå Andersen leads on renewable energy transactions, possessing a familiarity across wind power and battery storage technologies. Sverre Bjelland and Torkjel Kleppo Grøndalen left the firm in early 2024.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Lawyers
Hall of fame: Oil and gas
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Oil and gas
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Preben Willoch; Sindre Søndenå Andersen
Other key lawyers
Erlend Brun Bakken; Camilla Grytten; Christian Fredrik Michelet, Thomas Behné Ramsnes