Within the oil and gas space, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS is well placed to advise clients on transactions and international expansion plans. Co-head Preben Willoch is engaged in corporate transactions and regulatory compliance within this space, while co-head Erlend Bakken advises on projects, corporate finance, and restructurings within oil services and E&P. Camilla Grytten is positioned as a key advisor to E&P companies in the green transition, and Christian Fredrik Michelet adds aptitude in oil and gas litigation and transactions. The renewable energy practice at the firm advises on joint ventures and projects. Head of the practice Sindre Søndenå Andersen demonstrates skill in domestic and international M&A and joint ventures within this space.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- ‘Thomas Behné Ramsnes has deep knowledge about the oil and gas market.’
- ‘They are strong on the law and also very easy to work with. The team is responsive, practical, and brings a fresh, international perspective that sets them apart in Norway.’
- ‘Always full focus on the core of the issues at hand, no derailing and no red tape.’
- ‘Preben Willoch, Christian Fredrik Michelet, and Erlend Brun Bakken. Excellent combination of deep legal understanding and commercial mindset.’
- ‘Extreme capabilities in each discipline. IP rights, real estate, mergers, and also contract negotiations have resulted in profitable business for our company. Schjødt has been an invaluable partner for us.’
- ‘High intelligence. Impressive tactical skills. Clearly unique competency in each discipline. The individuals we have met so far can extract from negotiations to take a helicopter perspective on difficult issues to find the best solution for our company and prevent future conflicts with our partners.’
Key clients
- Corvus Energy AS
- BP
- Norsk Vind AS
- Lyse Energi AS
- Odfjell Oceanwind AS
- Magnora ASA
- Norsk Havvind AS
- Norsk Renewables AS
- Nysnø Klimainvesteringer AS
- Seagust AS / Arendal Fossekompani / Ferd
- Tafjord Kraft AS
- Vårgrønn AS
Work highlights
Advised Odfjell Oceanwind AS in securing a stake in the Salamander offshore wind farm in Scotland, and trying to distribute its technology and achieve profitable onshore wind developments.
Advised BP with the establishment of a JV with JERA in a considerable renewables transaction, formation of JERA Nex bp and the indirect acquisition as part thereof of a considerable interest in offshore wind project Sørlige Nordsjø II.
Advised Norsk Vind AS on entering the Albanian wind market, expanding its renewable energy portfolio.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame: Oil and gas
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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
Sindre Søndenå Andersen; Preben Willoch
Other key lawyers
Camilla Grytten; Christian Fredrik Michelet; Thomas Behné Ramsnes; Erlend Brun Bakken