The large and experienced team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is singled out for its ‘robust legal services and client-centric approach’ and has broad industry sector expertise ranging from the real estate to finance spaces. With expertise in infrastructure and construction disputes, Henning Nordtvedt leads the group, which also includes Johnny Johansen, who is well renowned for construction-related disputes, and Rasmus Asbjørnsen, whose has a varied litigation practice. Mikal Brøndmo focuses on international disputes and arbitration proceedings, while Anne Hesjedal Sending is recommended for public procurement and commercial contract mandates. Kari Sigurdsen has an extensive track record in court representation, with a broad practice covering contract and employment law.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Haavind's arbitration practice has a modern approach to international arbitration while extremely knowledgeable and experienced in domestic arbitration and litigation.’

  • ‘Mikal Brøndmo is an outstanding lawyer - adept at managing complex technical disputes and with excellent strategic instincts. When dealing with difficult opponents, he is a tenacious fighter that clients want in their corner.’

  • ‘Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS stands as one of Norway's premier law firms, known for its robust legal services and client-centric approach.’

  • ‘Our main contact has so far been Johnny Johansen and he shows a strong ability to understand our needs, technology and where the issues are. He is genuine, curious, confident and trustworthy.’

  • ‘Haavind's team has proven that they are capable of taking on large matters involving several opposing legal teams at the same time. They've impressed me with their ability and continued willingness to handle large amounts of data and complex issues.’

  • ‘Henning Nordtvedt is calm, reliable, excellently prepared and available when needed.’
  • ‘The team we use at Haavind is service-minded, friendly, fast to respond to every question and contact, committed and with high quality and expertise.’

Key clients

  • Celsa Armeringsstål AS
  • Norway Post (Posten Norge)
  • The Norwegian Tax Authorities
  • Eolus Group
  • Isola
  • Viaplay Group Sweden
  • Fornybar Norge (Renewables Norway)

Work highlights

  • Represented Celsa in shareholder disputes.
  • Representing major Swedish renewable player Eolus and Øyfjellet Wind AS in several disputes regarding Norway’s largest stand-alone wind power plant.
  • Represented the buyer in a post-M&A dispute.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Henning Nordtvedt

Other key lawyers

Johnny Johansen, Rasmus Asbjørnsen, Mikal Brøndmo, Anne Hesjedal Sending, Kari Sigurdsen