About

Headquartered in Sandefjord, Jotun is a world leading paint and performance conglomerate specialising in decorative, marine, protective and powder coatings represented in over 100 countries. With an operating revenue of NOK 16.4m between its 64 companies and nearly 10,000 employees, it is a major player in the paint industry. The legal team is led by legal director John Myhre, and supports the group across its entire business in all legal matters and is a key part of the development and execution of new projects and initiatives. For example, in September 2018 Jotun announced that it is launching a new online guide to green building designed to make the specification process simpler and easier to follow and providing the necessary documentation where available. Additionally it has announced a new cargo tank coating allowing for greater cargo flexibility and long-term performance. The Jotun legal team will play an important role in launching these products and others in seeking to advance the company’s upcoming business agenda.