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Construction

Arntzen de Besche

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Arntzen de Besche fields a ‘very capable’ construction team with broad expertise that spans disruption claims, major onshore and offshore construction projects, and the full spectrum of infrastructure work. The team is jointly overseen by Wenche Maartmann-Moe and Ole Skeidsvoll Moe, based in Oslo and Trondheim, respectively. Maartmann-Moe has extensive experience advising on large infrastructure projects, PPP contracts and disputes, while Moe primarily works with offshore oil, gas, and aquaculture construction projects. Stian Heimdal assists builders and engineers with all phases of construction projects, including hospital, public transportation, and commercial projects. Kjersti Lerkerød joined the team in February 2023, strengthening its mediation and litigation offering.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Arntzen de Besche's team on construction law has valuable, practical knowledge and experience from working for and with large engineering and construction corporations. The team works efficiently, providing solid advice and delivering good value for time spent.’

  • ‘We have had the privilege to work with Wenche Maartmann-Moe, Stian Heimdal and Kjersti Lerkerød over the course of the past year. All of these individuals have shown that they provide the highest level of service for their clients, and they are all experts in their respective fields of law. They are easy to communicate with and they provide valuable advice to their clients.’

  • ‘Kjersti Lerkerød: Kjersti has an amazing ability to get the full picture and then see the way to go forward from there. She is structured in her work and communication, and through good leadership makes it easier for the ones around her to know what to do to help the cases forward in the best possible way.'

  • ‘Partner Tor Kristian Lånke is very proactive ensuring the right focus at the right time. He is also very efficient in bringing in other colleagues to add competencies when needed.’

  • ‘Quick and accurate response from Kurt Elvevoll. Always service-minded and highly skilled.’

  • ‘They have very capable lawyers who have a long track record and a lot of knowledge and practice in construction law. They are up to date on developments in the industry, laws and practices in court and court rulings.'

  • ‘Arntzen de Besche's lawyers are probably the best in Norway when it comes to legal issues connected to hospitals and specialised advice on hospital construction projects.'

  • ‘Jon Gresseth is efficient, and his response time is excellent. His unique insight to the industry means that his legal advice always is to the point.’

Key clients

  • Sykehusbygg HF
  • Nye Veier AS
  • Veidekke Entreprenør AS and subsidiaries
  • Spordrift AS and subsidiaries
  • Consto AS and subsidiaries
  • Nordr Norge AS
  • St Olavs Hospital
  • Gaia Salmon AS
  • Biokraft AS
  • Norwegian Fishfarming Technologies AS
  • Pilares Eiendom AS
  • AGTunnel AS
  • Fredensborg Fritid AS
  • Faber Bygg AS

Work highlights

  • Advising Nye Veier AS on the construction of four-lane roads in Norway.
  • Advising Sykehusbygg on the development and construction of seven hospitals.
  • Advising Norwegian Fishfarming Technologies AS in connection with all its projects for Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facilities with a total value of approx NOK6bn.

Lawyers

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Stian Heimdal
Partner. Heimdal specialises in construction law and has extensive experience of contract negotiations, project support, risk management and dispute resolution in the building and construction sector. This includes various types of partnering models. He has considerable experience of dispute resolution and in-court advocacy, and has represented clients in both the district and appeal courts. Heimdal previously worked as a lawyer with the construction companies AF Gruppen and Veidekke Entreprenør, during which time he provided legal assistance on a wide range of large and complex building and construction projects. At the same time, he gained considerable insight into the technical and commercial challenges facing the sector. Heimdal has in-depth knowledge of the description systems used in Norwegian construction projects, NS 3420 and Handbook R761/R762 (Process Code). He also has specialist competence regarding consulting engineers’ professional liability and has written an article on project design mistakes which was published in the journal Tidsskrift for Eiendomsrett. With experience from “all sides of the table”, he has a firm understanding of risk and how his advice impacts the project. Stian is an experienced public speaker and regularly gives lectures to actors in the building and construction industry.
Wenche Maartmann-Moe
Partner. Maartman-Moe specialises in dispute resolution and contract law. She has particular experience of fabrication contracts (construction) and professional liability. She has acquired considerable experience of managing wide-ranging and complex dispute cases through many years in private practice. Disputes have related to consulting/financial liability, directors’ liability, compensation claims relating to expropriation, final settlement of construction projects and claims relating to various types of commercial contracts. Maartman-Moe is particularly committed to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and is certified as a mediator by the Norwegian Bar Association. She accepts assignments as a mediator in individual cases and as a member of mediation panels for major fabrication projects (PRIME/KLR). Maartman-Moe has experience as an arbitration judge and is frequently appointed as an expert/arbitrator in construction law disputes. Maartman-Moe assists clients in all phases of a construction project, from initial preparations and contract negotiations to execution and final settlement. She assists with all kinds of fabrication projects relating to buildings, infrastructure and technical installations. Maartman-Moe is proactive and known for doing her utmost to safeguard her clients’ interests. She is keen to provide clear and balanced advice that also takes her clients’ commercial interests into account. This is illustrated by her commitment to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, which springs from the understanding that it will often be quicker and less expensive for the parties to commercial disputes to investigate the possibility of reaching an amicable solution.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wenche Maartmann-Moe, Ole Skeidsvoll Moe

Other key lawyers

Kjersti Lerkerød, Kurt A. Elvevoll, Stian Heimdal, Jon Reidar Gresseth, Tor Kristian Lånke

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