Drawing from the firm’s other practice areas, SANDS' dispute offering acts primarily for the construction and infrastructure, shipping, and aquaculture sectors. At the helm of the practice sits Hege Birkeland Ersdal, who combines expertise in real estate issues and white-collar crime matters. Hilde Lund takes point on civil claims involving public sector entities, while Caterina Gaeta regularly assists insurance companies.
Testimonials
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‘SANDS offers an excellent team for dispute resolution. A particular strength of the team is its dedication to finding strong approaches to challenging matters and its thoroughness.'
‘All individuals I worked with exhibit a high standard of expertise and utmost professionalism. I have particularly valued their proactive approach to using independent economic experts in legal cases.’
‘Excellent academic background combined with commercial knowledge and understanding, give strength and comfort to clients.’
Key clients
- Mowi ASA
- Bertel O. Steen Agro AS
- Norlandia Preschools AS, Espira Gruppen AS, Trygge Barnehager AS
- Emballasjegjenvinning AS
- Covalest
- Billingstadsletta 13
- Joint Venture SA. PI. NOR SALINI IMPREGILO – PIZZAROTTI ANS
- Billingstadsletta 13
Work highlights
- Representing Mowi and its biggest shareholders, contesting a new salmon tax scheme.
- Representing Bertel O. Steen AS (BOS) in several international disputes regarding unlawful conduct in the Norwegian tractor market.
- Representing the JV SA. PI. NOR SALINI IMPREGILO - PIZZAROTTI ANS in the execution of the contract with Bane Nor for the Nykirke-Barkåker parcel.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hege Birkeland Ersdal