BAHR’s team is noted for is expertise in the energy transition, harnessing the firm's wider strength in the energy sector, while also providing advice across the span of offshore construction mandates. Practice head Morten Smørdal has a broad practice extending to offshore wind power and carbon capture matters, while Inglin Sognnæs has broad experience in contract negotiations and disputes, including EPC contracts. Eirik Høiby has a proven track-record in disputes in the energy arena, while Haakon Flaatten takes point on project developments and FPSO contracts, and Geir Gustavsson handles project-related work. The team strengthened its regulatory offering in May 2024 with the recruitment of Jens Naas-Bibow from 1,5 Advokatfirma AS.

Praised for its ‘expert knowledge’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has an impressive client roster including large high-profile contractors, energy corporates, and aquaculture companies, and the team maintains its strength in energy development projects and contentious matters within the sector. Practice head Christopher Sveen is a trusted adviser to the oil and offshore industries for both domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes, while Mikal Brøndmo is a seasoned litigator. Silje Helene Bakkevig Dagsland, who focuses on dispute resolution within the industries, and Sarah-Ann Kvam Holte, who specialises in offshore construction and shipbuilding contracts, are also recommended, and Bjørn Gisle Grønlie aptly assists with contract negotiations.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is sought out by an impressive roster of clients including suppliers, rig owners, energy companies, and infrastructure operators for contentious and non-contentious work in the offshore space. The practice group is co-led by Pål Lieungh, who advises Norwegian companies undertaking international projects; and Jacob F Bull who takes point on complex development projects. Other key practitioners are Mads Haavardsholm, who heads up the shipping practice and focuses on corporate shipping matters, and Henrik Hagberg, who is a good contact for contentious and non-contentious matters across the industry.

Praised for its ‘very good understanding of the offshore construction industry’, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt covers the full range of offshore construction work, standing out for complex offshore construction contracts and disputes. The practice group is co-led by Trond Sollund, who specialises in litigation and arbitration in the oil and gas energy sector; and Camilla Bråfelt, who is a key name for advising on the conversion of FPSOs and FSRUs. Experienced litigator Erlend W Holstrøm handles complex offshore construction disputes, while Norman Hansen Meyer is a contract specialist. Other notable practitioners include Andreas A. Johansen, who takes point on the late phases of projects.

Selmer’s practice is singled out for its ‘highly dedicated, very experienced team’, sought after by contractors and suppliers on traditional oil and gas projects and offshore renewable projects. Nicolai Myren leads the team and regularly advises on contract negotiations, project follow-up and transactions, while fellow practice head Martin Tandstad Ege is a key name for contracts.

With offices in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Singapore, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig leverages its shipping, offshore and oil and gas strength to advise shipowners, financers, shipyards and oil companies. In Oslo, Yannis Litinas heads up the ocean team and has expertise in contracts for specialised vessels and projects, while Erlend Lous and Christine Rødsæther focus on shipping transactions, and Jan Vablum oversees the Bergen construction team. For offshore construction projects, Stavanger-based practice head Gunnar Espeland is recommended. Lars Inge Ørstavik and Hågen Hansen left the team in 2024.

Delivering ‘excellent, commercial, and quality advice on any subject’, Wikborg Rein has particular strength in cross-border work as well as disputes relating to offshore projects. Practice head Øyvind Axe is well-versed in transactions within the shipping and offshore fields, while fellow practice head Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen focuses on agreements for construction and conversion for offshore clients. Elsewhere in the team, Christian James-Olsen heads up the renewables energy group, and Morten Valen Eide and Stian Holm Johannessen are recommended for disputes in the industry.

Arntzen de Besche stands out within the oil and gas industry with competence in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Karl Erik Navestad oversees the team, with broad expertise spanning offshore development projects, FPSO projects and construction contracts, while Ole Skeidsvoll Moe advises on international projects and developments, and Anders Rødland assists on projects, disputes and deals.

Under the leadership Kristian Lindhartsen, Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s practice handles the full range of offshore construction issues, with particular strength in offshore disputes. Gry Bratvold is a key name for international offshore projects, including oil, gas and wind projects, while Lilly Kathrin Relling is a good name for building, subsea, drilling and seismic contracts. Other notable practitioners are Andreas Stang Lund and Jostein Moen.