BAHR‘s energy and environmental practice continues to see a steady flow of offshore construction projects from Norway-based companies, notably adept in work relating to the energy transition. Co-head Morten P. Smørdal provides assistance to energy companies on electricity production projects and wind farm developments, while co-head Inglin Sognnæs offers contractual and advisory services on project development. Geir Gustavsson demonstrates expertise across his extensive offshore construction practice, encompassing work ranging from contract negotiations to dispute resolution. Eirik Høiby and Per Aksel Hammer Krog both take point within the renewables sector, with the former a go-to for development projects and the latter a key name for joint ventures.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS continues to be an active advisor to contractors producing topsides and is well-placed to advise these clients on the growing area of offshore wind projects. Spearheading the practice, Christopher Sveen is a seasoned adviser to clients within the yard industry and offshore construction, taking on transactions and disputes. Sarah-Ann Kvam Holte chiefly focuses on offshore construction project developments and contracts, with an increasing stream of work in the new green industries. Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland is noted for her contentious work within the practice. With in-house experience at oil service companies, Bjørn Gisle Grønlie has a demonstrable track record in contract negotiations.

With a well-established client roster including offshore yards, E&P companies, suppliers, and shipowners, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS assists clients across contentious and non-contentious work. The department is under the leadership of the seasoned Jacob F Bull, a regular advisor to developers on complex development projects, and Pål Lieungh, a key port of call for domestic companies acting on international projects. Mads Haavardsholm adds expertise in the oil service sector, advising on the sale and purchase of drilling rigs, corporate transactions, and the construction of drilling rigs. Audun Stornes has experience representing E&P companies in disputes relating to rig modifications.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS ’s comprehensive offshore construction department is turned to by clients on both sides – contractors and companies – with particular expertise in contracts and disputes. The group is under the joint leadership of Trond Sollund, the go-to advisor for litigation and arbitration in the oil and gas and offshore wind sector, and Camilla Bråfelt, who assists clients on the non-contentious side of offshore construction projects. Norman Hansen Meyer is rated for his work on contracts for contractors in the offshore industry.

Selmer‘s offshore construction team is adept at assisting its roster of contractors and suppliers, with a growing presence in cross-border work. Co-head Nicolai Myren has recently been active in international EPCI offshore projects, with particular experience in negotiations of subsea installation, drilling rig, and shipping contracts. Co-head Martin Tandstad Ege has well-rounded experience in all areas of offshore projects, assisting clients from the tender stage to claims handling. Other key names at the firm are Andreas Kyllingstad and Gina Amalie Kleveland, both key contacts for contractual matters.

With offices in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, and Singapore, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig is able to assist on a wide range of matters, from rig financing to transactions in the oil and gas sector. Yannis Litinas combines aptitude in finance with experience in transactions. Jan Vablum covers the full shipping arena across transactions, projects, and litigation, while Gunnar Espeland is engaged by national and international clients in greenfield and brownfield projects in the oil and gas industry. The trio leads the firm alongside Torgeir Willumsen, who heads up the Singapore office. Erlend Lous acts on offshore contracts, and Camilla Flatum covers offshore transactions.

Wikborg Rein‘s offshore construction practice has a broad client roster of yards, infrastructure companies, rig owners, EPC contractors, and suppliers. The firm advises clients on a wide array of matters arising out of offshore construction projects. Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen heads the offshore project practice, while Oddbjørn Slinning oversees the offshore dispute practice, taking on litigation, contractual, and transactional work. Heading up the Bergen and Stavanger departments, Morten Valen Eide chiefly focuses on disputes, acting in both ordinary courts and arbitration. Christian James-Olsen has experience advising on drilling contracts and supply contracts.

Arntzen Grette‘s offshore construction department assists shipyards, contractors, operators, suppliers, and investors across the spectrum of offshore construction, spanning from project development to financing and contracts to dispute resolution. Practice head Karl Erik Navestad has developed a wide practice, including construction contracts, license transactions, and litigation. Anders Rødland is a name of note for asset transactions on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and new energy investment projects.

Regarded for ‘professional expertise and comprehensive industry insight’, Kvale Advokatfirma DA has seen an increasing stream of contentious work in its practice, alongside being active across the offshore sector. Co-head Kristian Lindhartsen has notable proficiency in marine insurance, and co-head Gry Bratvold is a key contact for international offshore projects, advising on tenders, contract negotiations, and operational matters. Lilly Kathrin Relling frequently assists with building contracts and charter parties.