Advokatfirmaet Hjort‘s corporate compliance and investigations department is notably active in the energy sector, acting for clients on ESG compliance, international economic sanctions, and investigations. Practice head Kristian Brandt has a proven track record in investigations in both the public and private sectors. Kristin Veierød is an active advisor on investigations, while Anne Marie Due covers work at the intersection of employment and compliance. Sunniva Jacobsen Øyen, a key name for whistleblowing investigations, and Stine Bjørnstad handles workplace investigations.
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- They truly care for their clients, not only delivering services with excellence. This brings a unique and authentic edge to their work.
- Full commitment to supporting the client - high integrity. Competence and availability.
- ‘Hjort appears as a practice with solid legal expertise and experience in complex cases. What makes them unique is particularly their ability to quickly understand issues and provide advice that is both clear and practically applicable. For potential clients, it may be useful to know that the team is accessible, responds quickly, and provides assessments that can be used directly in decision-making processes.’
- ‘'I have found that the people I have worked with at Hjort stand out for being committed, professional, and approachable. They have provided clear and confident legal support in challenging situations, while also having the ability to quickly grasp complex issues.’
- ‘Good standing in investigation.’
- ‘Very collaborative and service-minded, with in-depth knowledge of the relevant law matters.’
- ‘High level of integrity and knowledge on the issues we needed help with.'
Key clients
- Edison International SpA
- Statnett SF
- Husqvarna Norge AS
- Vestby municipality
- Bane NOR SF
- Sykehusbygg HF
- The Norwegian Church
- Institutt for Energiteknikk
- Statkraft AS
Work highlights
Advised Edison International S.p.A in fraud litigation against Danske Bank NUF, involving NOK 130 million in fraudulent transactions and setting new legal standards for third-party fraud liability and institutional governance.
Assisted Statnett SF, Norway’s state-owned transmission system operator, in implementing the Transparency Act, conducting comprehensive due diligence on human rights and working conditions, and embedding OECD-aligned compliance processes across its supply chain.
Provided strategic compliance and governance advisory to Husqvarna Norge AS under the Transparency Act, including the development of accountability frameworks, risk assessment tools, and supplier management procedures for global operations.
Practice head
Kristian Brandt
Other key lawyers
Kristin Veierød; Anne Marie Duel Sunniva Jacobsen Øyen; Stine Bjørnstad