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Advokatfirmaet Hjort

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Praised by clients for being 'competent and effective', the EU and competition team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort is geared to handle cartel cases, state aid work, and EU/EEA law matters. Practice head Monica Syrdal combines in-house experience with broad expertise. The team also includes Heddy Ludvigsen, who focuses on state aid work, and Kristin Veierød, who is a name to note for matters in the telecoms sector.
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  • ‘Advokatfirmaet Hjort impresses us with being to the point and keeping a practical focus. They have a good understanding of our business and work efficiently to provide valuable advice.’

  • ‘We have mainly been assisted by partner Heddy Ludvigsen and partner Monica Syrdal. Heddy Ludvigsen gives solid advice, is professional, and has a good understanding of our business. Monica Syrdal is very competent, has a practical focus, gives quick responses, and her advice is "to the point".’

  • ‘Good delivery ability. Quick to identify important issues and possible alternative solutions.’

  • ‘Heddy Ludvigsen is very knowledgeable and competent.’

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with have always been fast in their communication, professional in their response and have, as far as I can assess, a high level of knowledge on the legislation that regards our business.’

  • ‘Easy access, consultative, business oriented and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Competent and effective regarding legal issues regarding government and authorities laws.’

Key clients

  • Bokbasen
  • Avinor
  • Polaris Media
  • Sopra Steria AS
  • Bane Nor
  • Telia
  • Norsk Dekkretur
  • Apotekforeningen
  • Norsk Rikstoto
  • PEAB

Work highlights

Represented Bokbasen in the high-profile "Bokbasen-case," defending against substantial fines imposed by the Norwegian Competition Authority for alleged breaches of the Competition Act.
Managed the competition law notification for Sopra Steria's strategic acquisition of Marin IT.

Lawyers

Practice head

Monica Syrdal

Other key lawyers

Heddy Ludvigsen; Kristin Veierød