Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS‘s regulatory, compliance, and investigations department is a key advisor on cross-border sanctions and export control compliance. Thomas Brandi is a go-to name for export controls, human rights, and environmental issues in transactions, while Andreas Lowzow guides financial services and asset management clients on fund formation, regulatory licensing, and restructuring. Annina Luterbacher chiefly focuses on compliance and ESG due diligence matters, while Thomas Behné Ramsnes advises on sanctions, export control, and anti-money laundering.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- ‘Andreas Lowzow: excellent quality of advice, and very responsive to our needs. Strong sector knowledge and highly effective.’
- ‘Thomas Brandi - always provides excellent service and gives detailed responses/feedback to requests.'
- ‘Comprehensive knowledge of compliance regulations for integrity due dilligence processes and contractual. Very service minded and shows extensive knowledge on topics.’
- ‘Thomas Brandi stands out for his deep expertise and practical approach. He is highly accessible and consistently offers clear, practical advice on complex regulatory and compliance matters. Thomas is attentive to client needs and focuses on workable solutions, making him a valued and trusted adviser who distinguishes himself from many competitors.’
- ‘Schjødt’s team is accessible and provides a high level of partner involvement. The team includes knowledgeable specialists who offer clear, practical advice on complex regulatory and compliance matters. Their approach is pragmatic and focused on workable solutions. Compared to other firms, Schjødt stands out for its deep expertise and understanding of regulatory issues, which clients find especially valuable when navigating challenging situations. This combination of specialist knowledge, partner attention, and practical support makes them a strong choice for regulatory and compliance work in Norway.’
- ‘Thomas Brandi is outstanding. A leader and innovator in the compliance practice. Very smart and business savvy.’
Key clients
- Devico AS
- 1X Technologies AS
- NRC Group ASA
- Nammo AS
- Resman AS
- Norsk Solar AS
- HydrogenPro ASA
- Norvestor Advisory AS
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- Hexagon Purus ASA
- Gjensidigestiftelsen
- Arctic
Work highlights
Advised Arctic Alternative Investments Management AS on the complete restructuring of two closed ended real estate funds, the first restructuring of its kind in Norway setting precedent for future AIF reorganisations.
Advised Tyr Markets AS on obtaining Norway's first MiCA license from Norwegian authorities, enabling entry to the full European market.
Advised Altera Infrastructure Holdings LLC on ESG and compliance due diligence for their sale of 18 shuttle tankers to Angelicoussis Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thomas Brandi; Andreas Lowzow
Other key lawyers
Annina Luterbacher; Thomas Behné Ramsnes; Vibeke Svendsby; Irina Fodchenko