Mr Jan Kristoffer Høiland > Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS > Bergen, Norway > Lawyer Profile
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS Offices
C. Sundts gate 17
P.O. Box 2022 Nordnes
NO-5817 BERGEN
Norway
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Mr Jan Kristoffer Høiland
Work Department
EU & Competition
Position
Senior Lawyer
Career
Jan Kristoffer specialises in Norwegian and EU competition law. He has worked on large and complex cases covering a wide range of industries and all major aspects of competition law as a former senior advisor at the Norwegian Competition Authority and as a lawyer. Jan Kristoffer is also affiliated with the M&A department and has extensive experience with M&A transactions, investments, and advising on matters of corporate law. He first joined the firm in 2013.
Jan Kristoffer holds a dual degree in law from King’s College London and the University of Bergen.
Languages
Norwegian, English
Lawyer Rankings
Norway > EU and competition
Praised by clients as ‘highly competent and professional’, the EU and competition team at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt stands out for its cross-border capabilities and strength in the natural resources and energy sectors. Johanne Førde heads up the practice and specialises in EEA law, while Olav Kolstad
heads the competition sub-practice and is a key name for complex mergers and regulatory compliance, with particular strength in the oil and gas industry. The group also includes experienced litigator Thomas Nordby and Elsa Brandt Stensrud, who advises local and international companies on competition and state aid issues. Jans Kristoffer Høiland joined the group in January 2024 from the Norwegian Competition Authority.
Lawyer Rankings
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- Banking and finance (including shipping finance)
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