Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS provides comprehensive services to clients in the fishing and aquaculture sector, with particular activity on cross-border regulatory mandates and assisting clients with sustainable practices. Hugo Matre is engaged by clients in the seafood sector in disputes, and Stian Tennfjord is an expert in contracts and regulatory mandates, particularly active in aquaculture projects. Camilla Grytten advises on commercial contracts, while Tobias Øren handles disputes relating to fish diseases. Tore Fjørtoft and Tord Fondevik departed from the practice.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good team, service level and experience.’
Key clients
- Andfjord Salmon ASA
- Aker BioMarine ASA
- The Qrill Company AS
- Sterling White Halibut AS
- Cermaq Group AS / Cermaq Norway AS / Cermaq Norway Salmon AS
- Camaro Fiskeriselskap AS
- Lurøyveiding AS
- Norges Sildesalgslag SA
- AKVA Group ASA
- Optoscale AS
- Stingray Marine Solutions AS
- Bluegreen Group AS / Bluegreen Technology AS / Bluegreen Fusion AS
Work highlights
Assisted with fishery regulatory and strategic assistance of the sale of Aker BioMarine's Feed Ingredients business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital, a transaction reflecting an enterprise value of USD 590 million.
Assisted Cermaq Group AS on its acquisition of Grieg Seafood's operations in Finnmark (Norway) and Canada for NOK 10.2 billion.
Acted as legal counsel on the sale of Stingray Marine Solutions AS to the Danish investment company Novo Holdings.
Other key lawyers
Hugo Matre; Stian Tennfjord; Camilla Grytten; Tobias Øren