Leveraging the firm’s multidisciplinary capacities, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt‘s fishing and aquaculture practice handles regulatory matters, complex disputes and cross-border work. Practice head Tore Fjørtoft is recommended for regulatory advice and restructuring for clients within the industry. Stian Tennfjord specialises in contracts and regulatory advice; Eirik Wold Sund, who joined the firm in January 2025, is another key name here. Erik Staurset Andresen left the team in July 2024.
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Key clients
- Andfjord Salmon ASA
- Aker BioMarine ASA
- Bremnes Seashore AS
- Cermaq Norway AS / Cermaq Norway Salmon AS
- Engesund Fiskeoppdrett AS
- Kleiva Fiskefarm AS
- Norges Sildesalgslag SA
- Salaks AS
- Salfjord AS
- Stingray Marine Solutions AS
Work highlights
- Provided fishery regulatory and strategic assistance in connection with the sale of Aker BioMarine's Feed Ingredients business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital, a transaction reflecting an enterprise value of USD 590 million.
- Provided comprehensive legal services to Norges Sildesalgslag SA, the Norwegian Fishermen’s Sales Organization for Pelagic Fish.
- Supported Artec Aqua AS in securing contracts for a NOK 1.8 billion land-based fish farming facility in Iceland for Geo Salmo ehf.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tore Fjørtoft