Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS's public procurement team, led by Thomas Nordby, attracts praise from clients for its 'responsiveness, legal expertise, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome.' The team was strengthened further with the January 2026 arrival of new partner Malene Reinertsen, formerly at Wikborg Rein.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Working with Thomas Nordby has been a valuable experience marked by extensive expertise, unwavering engagement, and a great level of support.'
- ‘I have worked with Schjødt for many years, and it has been a truly exceptional experience. From the outset, their unique approach to client service set them apart from other firms. Their ability to combine expertise with a highly personalised and strategic perspective has been important to us.'
- ‘Schjødt has provided very strong legal assistance to us in a complex and sensitive matter. Throughout this engagement, Schjødt has conducted a thorough review of extensive documentation relating to the dispute and has helped us present our position to the relevant authorities in a clear and professional manner.'
Key clients
- HELP Forsikring AS
- Fritia AS
- Med-El Nordic AS
- Selecta Norway AS
- Ticket International GmbH & Co. KG
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts Norge AS
- Topro Industri AS
- NCC Norge AS
- The Norwegian Trade Association for online gambling (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill)
- Bodø kommune
- Bouvet Norge AS
Work highlights
Providing legal advice, preparing responses for public consultations, and engaging in strategic discussions with public authorities on behalf of the Norwegian Trade Association for Online Gambling.
Advised Med-El Nordic AS on public procurement matters, assisting in tender competitions and negotiations with Sykehusinnkjøp HF, securing access to the Norwegian market for its medical device technology.
Currently assisting Bodø Kommune in an ongoing investigation by the EFTA Surveillance Authority on whether Bodø Kommune has overcompensated a supplier on a Framework Agreement, constituting illegal state aid.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thomas Nordby
Other key lawyers
Malene Reinertsen