Hailed by clients for its ‘extensive’ industry expertise and insight, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt recently expanded its west coast offering. Oslo-based Tore Fjørtoft leads the practice, and takes point on administrative and corporate matters.
Testimonials
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‘Professional team in a firm which is very responsive and agile.’
‘High level of knowledge and multidisciplinary team. Always available with high working capacity.’
‘Extensive insight and knowledge in and of the fishing and aquaculture business.’
‘A good team for aquaculture with broad experience within the government areas of management.'
'Our biggest source of regulatory knowledge about aquaculture. Enormous ability to see solutions, and ability to see opportunities.'
Key clients
- Cermaq Norway AS / Cermaq Norway Salmon AS
- Hofseth Aqua AS
- Aker BioMarine ASA
- Salaks AS
- Salfjord AS
- Losna Seafood AS
- Gratanglaks AS
- Austevoll Melaks AS
- Ode AS
- Ava Ocean AS
- Viewpoint Seafood AS
- Engesund Fiskeoppdrett AS
- Kleiva Fiskefarm AS
- Bremnes Seashore AS
- Blom Fiskeoppdrett AS
- Solhaug AS
- Andfjord Salmon ASA
- Norcod AS
- Eco Seafood AS
Work highlights
- Provided regulatory advice and advised on all other legal matters in connection with the restructuring of the Norwegian part of Cermaq Group.
- Successfully assisted Losna Seafood AS in a lawsuit against the Norwegian government - the Directorate of Fisheries had withdrawn Losna Seafood AS’ license to produce land-based salmon.
- Advised a consortium of mid-sized fish farmers in accordance to maximise their productivity within the regulatory framework, and to simplify the collaboration agreements between the parties.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tore Fjørtoft