Johanne Førde
Senior Lawyer and Head of EU & Competition group
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS
More informationAdvokatfirmaet Schjødt‘s public procurement team works closely with the firm's bases across the Nordics and has in-depth knowledge of all phases of public contracts, regularly advising private and public sector operators. More recently, the team has had a strong focus on green public procurement and staid aid issues as well as environmentally friendly projects. Thomas Nordby has extensive experience litigating public procurement cases before national courts as well as the EU and EFTA courts, and Johanne Førde routinely prepares tender documents and handles issues arising during the execution of the contract. At associate level, Oscar Lindbäck is name to note.
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‘The individuals are highly knowledgeable and solution-oriented, in addition to service-minded, available, and efficient. With Schjødt on the team, we feel safe that we receive the best legal and strategic counselling.'
‘We feel like we are in good hands when we are assisted by Schjødt. They collaborate well internally and externally, and always provides a team of their most qualified lawyers for the work at hand. The lawyers are genuinely concerned with understanding our position and protecting our interests, and we are comfortable trusting their advice.’
‘For cases relating to public procurement, we have been assisted by Thomas Nordby and Oscar Lindbäck. We were very happy with the result and will consider using them again the next time we need help with procurement related questions.'
‘Schjødt manages to understand complex matters and describe this together with the law in a convincing manner. We are impressed by the teamwork and enthusiasm displayed by Schjødt, and truly felt that they turned every stone.'
‘Schjødt has worked with us through a long-term project to give us a broader influence in the Norwegian market. Their advice, negotiation abilities and legal expertise have been decisive for our success in this regard. Without Johanne Førde and Thomas Nordby, we would not have achieved this. They have created value for us.’
‘Extremely high professional level.’
‘We had a truly mutually, trustworthy collaboration with Schjødt during out entire legal process.'
‘The team of Oscar Lindbäck, Johanne Førde and Thomas Nordby complemented each other in a way which made us confident that everything was considered and well thought out. The team was always available for discussions and explanations of the various options they considered.’
Key clients
- Kindred Group plc
- Bodø municipality
- Implenia Norge AS
- The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
- Topro Industri AS
- Norges Juristforbund
- Fresenius Kabi Norge AS
- Med-El Nordic AS
- The Norwegian Trade Association for online gambling (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill)
- Regaco a/s
- Betsson Group
Work highlights
- Represented Bodø municipality in a court case regarding claims for compensation for illegal public procurements.
- Acting for Kindred Group plc in a lawsuit against the Norwegian state regarding the legality of a concession awarded to Norsk Rikstoto.
- Providing counsel to Med-El Nordic AS in relation to various public procurement and contractual matters.
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Leading associates
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Thomas Nordby, Johanne Førde