Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS ’s comprehensive offshore construction department is turned to by clients on both sides – contractors and companies – with particular expertise in contracts and disputes. The group is under the joint leadership of Trond Sollund, the go-to advisor for litigation and arbitration in the oil and gas and offshore wind sector, and Camilla Bråfelt, who assists clients on the non-contentious side of offshore construction projects. Norman Hansen Meyer is rated for his work on contracts for contractors in the offshore industry.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very available. Provides practical advice that adds value. Good lawyers with good industry knowledge.’
- ‘Schjødt has many employees who complement the areas of business we operate in within our company. They know us well and are skilled at assigning the right people to the right tasks.’
- ‘We have worked with several of their employees for many years, and we would particularly like to highlight Camilla Bråfelt, Claus Mørch, Trond Sollund, and Andreas A. Johansen for their advice on complex delivery contracts. It is a great advantage to work with lawyers who understand both our business areas and the challenges that typically arise in complex contracts.’
- ‘Schjødt offers a rare combination of deep legal expertise, strategic insight, and practical experience that makes them exceptionally well-suited for dispute resolution engagements. Their team has consistently demonstrated excellence in strategic litigation, arbitration, and claims management, notably in high-stakes on large EPCI construction projects.’
- ‘Their approach combines legal precision with strategic foresight. For example, in a large dispute, Schjødt provided a comprehensive arbitration roadmap, balancing procedural rigour with tactical flexibility. They also advised on claim structuring to preserve legal positions and mitigate risks, including nuanced handling of multiple complex claims.’
Key clients
- Vard Group AS
- Yinson Production AS
- BW Offshore
- Vår Energi ASA
- Moreld Offshore Wind AS
- VårGrønn AS
- Norsk Havvind AS
- Total E&P Norge AS
- Wintershall Dea Norge AS
- Neptune Energy Norway AS
- Reach Subsea ASA
- Altera Infrastructure AS
Work highlights
Advised Reach Subsea AS on drafting and negotiating contracts for multiple subsea and offshore projects across Europe, Brazil and West Africa, including offshore installation, construction, and subsea intervention operations.
Assisted Navitas Petroleum in drafting and negotiating the EPCI contract for subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines for a new petroleum field to be developed in South America.
Assisting Navitas Petroleum in negotiating various EPC(I) contracts for subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines for the Sea Lion project on the Falkland Islands.
Practice head
Trond Sollund; Camilla Bråfelt
Other key lawyers
Norman Hansen Meyer; Andreas A. Johansen; Claus Mørch