Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, Advokatfirmaet Hjort ‘s corporate compliance and investigations practice advises on ESG compliance, economic sanctions, and investigations. Under the leadership of Kristian Brandt, the practice has also seen an increasing caseload of energy sector work. The ’confident and professionally competent’ Kristin Veierød is well versed in investigations for both public and private entities. Other notable practitioners are Anne Marie Due, who handles audit and compliance work, Christian B. Hjort, who is a key name financial criminal cases, and Nils Christian Langtvedt, who is experienced in Transparency Act due diligence. Einar Engh departed in October 2024.
Testimonials
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‘We found Kirstin Brandt to be a very confident and professionally competent leader and can highly recommend her.’
'My experience is that they combine strong expertise in commercial and administrative law. Their use of interdisciplinary expertise results in efficient results and swift processes.'
Key clients
- Fosen Vind/Statkraft
- Bane NOR SF
- Institutt for Energiteknikk
- Statnett SF
- The Norwegian Church
- Riksrevisjonen
- Statkraft AS
- Salmonor AS
- Sjøfartsdirektoratet
Work highlights
- Provided a detailed legal review for the Institute for Energy Technology.
- Provided legal counsel and negotiation support to Fosen Vind DA in a high-profile dispute regarding the rights of indigenous Sami reindeer herders.
- Conducted an in-depth investigation into the work environment of a department within the Church Council.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kristian Brandt