Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS is recognized as a leading law firm with a longstanding presence in the Nordic legal market. The firm brings together a diverse team of highly skilled lawyers who offer in-depth expertise across a wide spectrum of legal disciplines, including corporate law, dispute resolution, energy, finance, and M&A. Schjødt’s track record of advising major international corporations, financial institutions, and government entities underscores its comprehensive understanding of complex legal matters and its ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to clients’ needs.

With a reputation for excellence, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS consistently ranks among the top law firms in the region. Its attorneys are frequently acknowledged for their deep industry knowledge, pragmatic approach, and strategic counsel in high-profile, cross-border transactions and litigation. The firm is also known for its commitment to professional development, which ensures that its legal team remains at the forefront of emerging legal trends and regulatory changes both within Norway and internationally.

Client service forms the cornerstone of Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS’s philosophy. The firm prioritizes building long-term relationships by understanding each client’s unique objectives and delivering prompt, reliable, and commercially focused advice. Combining responsiveness with accessibility, Schjødt’s lawyers work closely with clients throughout every stage of the legal process, ensuring clear communication and a seamless experience from the initial consultation through to resolution.

About Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS
Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS offers comprehensive dispute resolution services, encompassing litigation, arbitration, and mediation across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The firm represents clients in complex commercial disputes, including compensation and liability claims, shareholder conflicts, post-M&A cases, and breach of contract issues, with particular expertise in the energy, maritime, and financial services sectors. Schjødt's team includes over 50 litigation specialists, 16 of whom are certified to argue cases before the Norwegian Supreme Court, and several have served as judges or arbitrators. The firm also maintains a highly regarded internal investigation and white-collar criminal defense practice, advising on matters such as corruption, cybercrime, environmental offenses, and violations of securities and competition laws.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS offers comprehensive business law services across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the UK, assisting clients with corporate structuring, compliance, and governance. Their expertise includes drafting shareholders' agreements, managing equity transactions, and advising on mergers and acquisitions. The firm also provides guidance on corporate compliance, crisis management, and represents clients in corporate litigation, including shareholder disputes and board liability cases. With a team of specialists experienced in various industries, Schjødt delivers tailored legal solutions to meet the diverse needs of businesses.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS offers comprehensive banking and finance services across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the UK, advising on financial products such as acquisition finance, asset finance, derivatives, structured finance, bond offerings, project and infrastructure finance, corporate lending, trade and export finance, Islamic finance, leveraged buy-outs, real estate financing, restructuring, and insolvency. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, financial institutions, export credit agencies, alternative credit providers, corporations, investors, and fund managers, providing guidance on debt financing, debt and equity-linked instruments, securities, and regulatory matters. With sector expertise in industries like shipping, energy, financial services, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, seafood, agriculture, real estate, telecommunications, metals, and chemicals, Schjødt delivers integrated, cross-border legal solutions tailored to complex transactions. The firm's finance lawyers are consistently recognized as leaders in their field by international publications.
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Criminal Defense

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS offers a highly regarded internal investigation and white-collar criminal defense practice, advising clients on corruption and other white-collar offenses, including cyber and intellectual property crimes, serious environmental violations, and breaches of securities and competition laws. The firm's litigation department comprises over 50 specialists across offices in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the UK, with 16 lawyers certified to argue before the Norwegian Supreme Court. Schjødt's lawyers also handle cases concerning fundamental legal issues and human rights.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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