Under the leadership of the ‘stand-out’ Monica Syrdal, Advokatfirmaet Hjort has demonstrable strength in regulatory issues and contentious competition matters, with a solid track record in litigating cartel cases, price-fixing litigation, and abuse of dominant position mandates. Syrdal takes point on contentious competition mandates and investigations for clients in the media and telecoms sector, while Heddy Ludvigsen is the name to note on the state aid front.
Testimonials
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- ‘Hands-on, in-depth understanding of our industry.’
‘Always top service. Grasps what is needed to investigate and proactively makes us aware of possible pitfalls or opportunities that lie within the legal framework. Partner Monica Syrdal is a stand-out with great skills and services for the assistance we seek.’
‘Advokatfirmaet Hjort impresses us with being to the point and keeping a practical focus. They have a good understanding of our business and work efficiently to provide valuable advice.’
‘Heddy Ludvigsen, public procurement and competition law: Solid advice, professional, quick response, easily available. Monica Syrdal, competition law: very competent, practical focus, quick response, to the point.’
'Skillful and with high competence within the legal area that is important to us (EU-law within the railway area). Good service in every way.'
‘Hjort covers several of our needs and Monica Syrdal always finds someone who can contribute to the team. High quality in deliveries. They always show up. Listens if we have objections and is good at learning and listening.’
‘Monica Syrdal has particularly high qualities. She is always on and delivers extremely well in all contexts. She draws on others if she knows they can contribute and works well with others.’
Key clients
- Telia
- Polaris Media ASA
- Allente
- Avinor AS
- Bokbasen AS
- Nordea AS
- Bane NOR
- REMA
- Sopra Steria
- Norsk Dekkretur
Work highlights
- Representing Bokbasen in the so-called “Bokbasen” case which concerns an illegal information exchange case in the Norwegian publishing industry.
- Represented Bane NOR (which operates the Norwegian railway infrastructure) in a dispute with Flytoget (the main operator transporting passengers to and from the main airport in Oslo) and the Norwegian Railway Authority regarding competition law principles of non-discrimination with respect to fees.
- Advised Avinor AS on the state aid notification of a new airport in Mo i Rana.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Monica Syrdal