Advokatfirmaet Schjødt fields a ‘very strong’ team which acts for a diverse group of clients operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including oil and gas players, onshore and offshore wind companies, and green hydrogen producers. Leveraging its network of offices across Scandinavia, the firm is well-placed to advise both international and domestic clients on cross-border transactions and high-profile disputes. Sindre Søndenå Andersen leads the practice in Bergen, while Oslo-based private equity expert Preben Willoch oversees the renewables offering. Also in the core team are oil, gas and offshore expert Christian Fredrik Michelet, as well as Claus Severin Mørch, who takes point on transactional mandates. Camilla Grytten joined the practice from CMS Kluge, adding her energy and petroleum expertise to the group. Sverre Bjelland departed in early 2024, as did Torkjel Grøndalen, who left to Wiersholm.
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‘Schjødt made a real commitment to this space. Schjødt's ability of the partners to handle any matter that arises on a transaction is particularly impressive. They also take a problem-solving and creative approach to transactions.’
‘Partner Sindre Søndenå Andersen has been very valuable to us over many years. His knowledge of different parts of our business allows him to quickly turn around when more detailed support is needed.’
‘Claus Severin Mørch: Claus is our go-to-person for all oil and gas related matters in Norway. He always displays a very measured and objective approach to things, with a calm but firm style. He helps us make good decisions, is a great and knowledgeable deal lawyer, pragmatic and is always there when you need him. A real pleasure to work with.’
‘Very strong team.’
'Schjødt has a great team of lawyers with oil and gas competence! Their experience is broad and covers both the regulatory and commercial aspects.'
‘Hands on, highly competent, always available for short chats and sparring.’
Key clients
- Elmera Group ASA / Fjordkraft AS
- Norsk Vind and its owner Valinor AS
- Magnora ASA
- Nysnø Klimainvesteringer AS
- VårGrønn AS
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
- Norsk Havvind AS
- TotalEnergies Renewables
- Seagust AS / Arendal Fossekompani / Ferd
- Clemens Kraft AS
- Fossberg Kraft AS
- Skjoldblad
- Tafjord Kraft AS
- Lyse Energi AS
- SFE Produksjon AS/ Sogn og Fjordane Energi
- Norsk eFuel
- Vår Energi ASA
- PGNiG Upstream Norway AS
- Total E&P Norge AS
- Petoro AS
- Wintershall Dea Norge AS
- Neptune Energy Norway AS
- Harbour Energy Norge AS
- Kistos Energy (Norway) AS
- Source Energy AS
- Petronor E&P ASA
Work highlights
- Advised Cadre AS on establishing itself as a new player within the small scale hydro industry in Norway, raising investment and acquiring assets from HitecVision and Nordkraft with aggregate proceeds of NOK1.2bn.
- Advising several offshore wind joint ventures and project companies, including many of their investors and partners, on the ongoing public tenders for establishing offshore wind at Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II.
- Advised Vår Energi ASA on the $2.3bn acquisition of Neptune Energy Norway AS, being part of an international transaction where ENI acquired the rest of the Neptune Energy Group for $2.6bn.
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Preben Willoch
Advokatfirmaet SchjødtPractice head
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Sindre Søndenå Andersen, Preben Willoch