Dispute resolution

Advokatfirmaet Hjort

Fielding a ‘brilliant and dedicated’ team of experienced litigators, Advokatfirmaet Hjort has a strong track record in advising governmental entities, public sector clients, and domestic and international corporations on the full range of contentious mandates. Practice head Kristin Veierød specialises in contract, administrative and public law disputes in the telecoms sector, while Nils Christian Langtvedt takes point on white-collar crime cases. The ‘simply outstanding’ Frode Innjord is an extensively experienced litigator with particular expertise in real estate and construction disputes; Aslak Førde is another key name for contentious construction cases. Anne Marie Due, Alex Borch and Christopher Hansteen handle contentious employment law matters, another core pillar of work for the group.

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'The collaboration within the firm was outstanding. They knew exactly what type of resources they had to put on my cases.'
‘I recommend Anne Marie Due and Kristin Veierød.’
'Brilliant and dedicated, communicates well and delivers every time.'
‘Alex Borch is very competent, effective and efficient.’
‘Experienced procedural lawyers with key competence in disputes and subject expertise who provide security that the legal dispute is resolved in the best interests of the client.’
‘Christopher Hansteen goes the extra mile to ensure a good solution for his clients. He can provide top-notch advice on complex matters.’
'Frode Innjord is simply outstanding. He has a special gift in presenting the most complex facts and legal issues in a simple and educational way. Behind that is a lot of work and engagement and taking pride in delivering a great job to the client.'
'Frode Innjord stands out in a positive way on every aspect of the work he does for us regarding dispute resolution.'

Key clients

Finnmark Estate Agency
Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment
Boreal AS
DNB Bank ASA
Bane NOR SF
Edison International S.p.A
Mo Industripark AS
Barco NV and Barco Fredrikstad AS
IdHair A/S
Unio and Norsk Sykepleierforbund
Peab AS
M3 Anlegg bankruptcy estate
Mosseregionens Eiendomsutvikling AS
The Norwegian Pensioners’ Association (Pensjonistforbundet)
Den Norske Kirke
Repsol Norge AS
Bio Recycling A/S
Strandkanten Pluss II AS

Work highlights

Acted for DNB ASA in a major financial dispute case addressing the matter of differentiation between a bank’s duty to refuse customers based on anti-money laundering provisions and a bank’s duty to provide financial services.
Assisted Bio Recycling in a major contract dispute with a matter value of NOK40m.
Assisting Selvaag Bolig ASA in an extensive commercial dispute with a condominium in Tromsø regarding alleged errors and omissions.

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