With notable strength in infrastructure-related construction projects and complex disputes, CMS Kluge’s ‘exceptional‘ team acts for major domestic and international contractors, architects and engineering companies on the full range of disputes, projects and contractual mandates. Nicolai Nielsen, Grethe Gullhaug and Samuel Skrunes jointly head up the team and handle advisory and contentious matters. Lars Ivar Nyland attracts praise for his ‘great technical and legal insight’ and is a seasoned construction litigator. Another key name on the contentious front is Espen Nyland, whose broad practice also covers all stages of development projects.

DLA Piper leverages the firm’s global network to assist clients with the full gamut of construction project work, regularly advising leading international clients on matters in Norway. Contentious matters also feature prominently in the group’s caseload, including final settlement disputes, mediation proceedings and liability cases. Helge Neraal leads the team and assists domestic and foreign contractors and developers with the full spectrum of project work, with an emphasis on projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Arne Engesæth takes point on high-value disputes, arbitrations, and mediations, while Are Hunskaar has a solid track record of litigating principal construction law cases before the Norwegian Supreme Court.

The ‘highly competent’ Asbjørn Lyséll Dølvik heads up the practice at Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS, a boutique construction and litigation firm with notable expertise in large building and infrastructure projects and contentious matters. Acting for clients on the contractor side, the firm has a strong focus on construction contracts and principal disputes. Seasoned litigators Nils-Henrik Pettersson and Peter Vagle have a strong track record in handling major construction cases before the Supreme Court, working alongside managing partner Aron Solheim. The ‘highly skilled’ Therese Kristiansen has notable in-house experience from the industry and handles both construction and public procurement-related issues. At associate level, Christoffer Fleicher and Glumur Hogneson are also recommended.

Counting an impressive group of state-owned entities, public sector bodies and leading Norwegian construction actors as clients, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS regularly handles major infrastructure projects, large settlement disputes, and tender and contract work across a breadth of sectors, including the railway, road and energy industries. Henning Nordtvedt heads up the team and has extensive expertise in construction litigation, while seasoned expert Johnny Johansen takes point on complex building and infrastructure projects. Arve Martin Hyldmo Bjørnvik specialises in onshore and offshore construction and fabrication projects, while Sofie Komissar is highly recommended for contentious mandates. Other core individuals include seasoned litigators Anne Hesjedal Sending and Andreas Rostveit.

Arntzen de Besche fields a ‘very capable’ construction team with broad expertise that spans disruption claims, major onshore and offshore construction projects, and the full spectrum of infrastructure work. The team is jointly overseen by Wenche Maartmann-Moe and Ole Skeidsvoll Moe, based in Oslo and Trondheim, respectively. Maartmann-Moe has extensive experience advising on large infrastructure projects, PPP contracts and disputes, while Moe primarily works with offshore oil, gas, and aquaculture construction projects. Stian Heimdal assists builders and engineers with all phases of construction projects, including hospital, public transportation, and commercial projects. Kjersti Lerkerød joined the team in February 2023, strengthening its mediation and litigation offering.

BAHR’s construction practice maintains a strong track record in both onshore and offshore construction mandates, handling a high volume of development projects, infrastructure mandates, and complex contractual disputes. Sam E. Harris oversees the practice and focuses on contentious onshore construction and real estate work, while Jan Einar Barbo has significant experience advising on a broad range of contract issues for clients in the energy sector. The team is supported by a strong group of associates, including litigator Halvor Mathisen, the renewable energy-focused Marianne Myklebust, and Inglin Sognnæs, who advises on contractual and advisory issues relating to offshore construction projects. Sofie Komissar left the firm in 2023 and is now at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS.

With notable strength in advising clients in the road and infrastructure sectors, Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS routinely assists public sector entities, including builders, landowners and municipalities, with PPP structures, contracts, and operational issues across all phases of development projects. The ‘outstanding’ group is headed up by Stede Georg Nilsen, who handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates relating to transport and infrastructure projects. Seasoned litigator Per Gustav Lilleaasen handles a high volume of construction cases, acting for both local authorities and private companies. Thomas Oskar Strömbom has particular expertise in assisting with the planning, tendering and contract phases of projects.

Acting for contractors, state-owned entities and developers in the infrastructure, renewable energy and aquaculture industries, Advokatfirmaet Grette AS’ construction practice advises on the full range of contentious and advisory matters relating to wind power, road infrastructure, and onshore energy project developments. Construction disputes feature prominently in the group’s recent caseload, with the team representing a high volume of contractors in disruption-related claims. Practice head Anders Myhre leverages his in-house experience in the construction industry to advise on all stages of contract implementation. Øystein Myre Bremset takes point on contentious issues, while managing partner Line Wefald is recommended for both construction disputes and project work.

SANDS’ construction offering spans all stages of the project lifecycle, handling contractual, contentious, and corporate issues for both private and public sector clients in the industry. Alf Johan Knag, in Bergen, oversees the team and handles risk analysis, project planning, and contractual mandates. Litigator Vidar Johnsen focuses on EPC contracts and PPP structures, as well as final settlement disputes and claims handling for clients in the industry. In Trondheim, Frode Henning Antonsen specialises in contract law and assists contractors, builders and suppliers. Eirik Birkelund and Corinne Silden Stephensen attract praise for their dispute resolution expertise.

Under the joint leadership of Mads Fuglesang and Johannes Meyer-Myklestad, the construction practice at Selmer assists large-scale domestic developers and technical subcontractors with infrastructure projects, onshore construction work, and contentious issues. Fuglesang takes point on contract negotiations and claims management, while Meyer-Myklestad is the name to note for contentious work, ably assisted by Sindre Larsen. Svein Sulland left the team in July 2023.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS assists its clients throughout all stages of complex construction projects. Under the leadership of Jacob F Bull, an experienced arbitrator with a focus on energy, real estate and infrastructure-related construction mandates, the team attracts praise for its ‘consistently high availability and quality‘. Svein Aage Valen takes point on construction disputes from the firm’s Bergen office, while Kristine Hyldmo Bjørnvik has a strong track record representing clients in onshore and offshore construction disputes. At associate level, the ‘fantastic’ Henrik Fabian Torgrimsby and Alexander Stulien, praised for his ‘exceptional’ construction project experience, are other key names to note.

Hans Augun Parmann heads up Wiersholm’s construction offering, which advises clients on tender processes, contract negotiations, project executions and contentious mandates. The group has particular expertise in advising on large highway PPPs, with Parmann being a key contact here. Ronny Lund handles contractual, administrative and procurement issues related to offshore and onshore construction projects, working alongside Sondre Dyrland; the two also handle contentious mandates in this space.

With strength in dispute resolution, Wikborg Rein acts for a diverse group of clients that includes international construction companies, local authorities and public sector entities. Marius Egeberg and Ola Nisja jointly lead the team; the ‘extremely professional’ Egeberg focuses on contentious mandates, while Nisja attracts praise for his ‘incredibly strategic approach’. The group also has a solid presence on Norway’s west coast, with Kristoffer Lerum leading the Bergen office. Lars Erik Schjeide has specialised expertise in building and construction contracts; ‘skilled negotiator’ Christian Cederkvist is also recommended.

Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS stands out for its specialised railway, road, and tunnel projects offering. The ‘very attentive and capable’ Thor Wessel oversees the team and advises on large infrastructure projects as well as offshore-related installations, while Bjørn Erik Mørkved is the name to note for construction disputes. At associate level, Andreas Dysthe is also recommended.

The ‘brilliant‘ Aslak Førde oversees the construction team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort, which stands out for its expertise in contentious mandates. Førde, whose broad practice spans both contract and construction matters, works primarily with contentious matters, representing contractors, builders, suppliers and developers in a range of disputes. Also in the core team are seasoned litigators Finn Magne Prydz and Ailu Gaup Stadigs. The team also includes managing associates Aleksander Bergby Henriksen and Julie Kjeldseth, who assist with contract negotiations and construction disputes.