Praised by clients for being 'competent and effective', the EU and competition team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort is geared to handle cartel cases, state aid work, and EU/EEA law matters. Practice head Monica Syrdal combines in-house experience with broad expertise. The team also includes Heddy Ludvigsen, who focuses on state aid work, and Kristin Veierød, who is a name to note for matters in the telecoms sector.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

  • ‘We have mainly been assisted by partner Heddy Ludvigsen and partner Monica Syrdal. Heddy Ludvigsen gives solid advice, is professional, and has a good understanding of our business. Monica Syrdal is very competent, has a practical focus, gives quick responses, and her advice is "to the point".’

  • ‘Good delivery ability. Quick to identify important issues and possible alternative solutions.’

  • ‘Heddy Ludvigsen is very knowledgeable and competent.’

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with have always been fast in their communication, professional in their response and have, as far as I can assess, a high level of knowledge on the legislation that regards our business.’

  • ‘Easy access, consultative, business oriented and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Competent and effective regarding legal issues regarding government and authorities laws.’

Key clients

  • Bokbasen
  • Avinor
  • Polaris Media
  • Sopra Steria AS
  • Bane Nor
  • Telia
  • Norsk Dekkretur
  • Apotekforeningen
  • Norsk Rikstoto
  • PEAB

Work highlights

  • Represented Bokbasen in the high-profile "Bokbasen-case," defending against substantial fines imposed by the Norwegian Competition Authority for alleged breaches of the Competition Act.
  • Managed the competition law notification for Sopra Steria's strategic acquisition of Marin IT.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Monica Syrdal

Other key lawyers

Heddy Ludvigsen, Kristin Veierød