Praised for its ‘very good understanding of the offshore construction industry’, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt covers the full range of offshore construction work, standing out for complex offshore construction contracts and disputes. The practice group is co-led by Trond Sollund, who specialises in litigation and arbitration in the oil and gas energy sector; and Camilla Bråfelt, who is a key name for advising on the conversion of FPSOs and FSRUs. Experienced litigator Erlend W Holstrøm handles complex offshore construction disputes, while Norman Hansen Meyer is a contract specialist. Other notable practitioners include Andreas A. Johansen, who takes point on the late phases of projects.
Testimonials
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‘Very good understanding of the offshore construction industry.’
‘Andreas A Johansen provides quick clear and practical advice that provides value.’
‘This law firm provides excellent legal services in a timely manner. They have a deep understanding of our business areas, allowing them to tailor their advice to our specific needs.’
‘We have worked with the partners Trond Sollund, Andreas A. Johansen, and Camilla Bråfelt for several years. They excel in delivering high-quality services related to our business areas. This is due to their close knowledge with our business sectors over many years.’
‘I had the pleasure of working closely with two lawyers from Advokatfirmaet Schjødt, Mr. Trond Sollund and Mr. Andreas Johansen. Our collaboration was both highly productive and ultimately successful. I was particularly impressed by their exceptional willingness to understand the complex technical matters involved in our case, along with their creativity and remarkable flexibility.’
‘Trond Sollund brought invaluable experience to high-value, technically advanced disputes. His advice was consistently accurate, and he managed the case effectively throughout the process, leading to a successful settlement. Andreas Johansen demonstrated a strong focus on the legal and contractual details, thoroughly addressing the entire technical documentation.’
Key clients
- Vard Group AS
- Yinson Production AS
- BW Offshore
- Vår Energi ASA
- Moreld Offshore Wind AS
- VårGrønn AS
- Norsk Havvind AS
- Total E&P Norge AS
- Wintershall Dea Norge AS
- Neptune Energy Norway AS
- Reach Subsea ASA
- Altera Infrastructure AS
Work highlights
- Advised Reach Subsea AS on drafting and negotiating contracts for multiple subsea and offshore projects across Norway, Scotland, France, the US, and Singapore, including offshore installation, construction, and subsea intervention operations.
- Assisted Moreld Offshore Wind AS in drafting and negotiating standard contracts for engineering, goods, and fabrication services for offshore wind projects in Norway and the UK.
- Advised SLB in negotiating contracts for fabrication services and the purchase of engineering services and goods as part of the creation of a joint venture with Subsea 7 and Aker Solutions, integrating these services within the OneSubsea family on a global scale.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Trond Sollund, Camilla Bråfelt