We are pleased to be once again sending a Hjort delegation to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Annual Conference!
Contact marked@hjort.no to schedule a meeting with our team.
It is a combination of knowledge, character and values that makes our firm unique. We are one of Norway’s leading law firms within business law advisement and dispute resolution.
Thomas is head of the firm’s Transactions practice area (Corporate and M&A) and has extensive experience within M&A and company law. He regularly advises multinational companies and private equity firms on complex cross border transactions and venture capital on acquisition and early/growth-stage technology investments. His deals—whether buy side or sell side—frequently involve highly complex capital structures, intricate management incentives and talent retention issues. Thomas has broad experience from various sectors but has a special focus on technology and research-driven industries.
Magnus specializes in corporate law and tax law, primarily focusing on transactions. He assists Norwegian and international companies with acquisitions, mergers, capital market transactions, and provides general corporate law advice.
Karen specializes in inheritance law, including the establishment of wills, inheritance agreements/generational changes, future authorizations, as well as cohabitation agreements/marriage agreements.
Jørn is a partner with over 30 years of experience in contract law, corporate law and M&A transactions. He advises both privately-owned companies and public sector entities in Norway and internationally.
Marianne primarily assists clients in the energy and industrial sectors with advisory services, transactions, and disputes. She has extensive experience in energy law, including production, distribution, and the power market. Additionally, Marianne has experience working with politicians and has developed an understanding of the dynamics of politics in this field
Aisha our firms marketing consultant and manages our day-to-day marketing operations.
Hjort is recognized in national and international rankings. We are grateful for the recognition our clients give us. Strong rankings in several of our priority practice areas and at an individual level motivate us to continue delivering high-quality legal services.
Advokatfirmaet Hjort is pleased to announce the promotion of Magnus Johannesen to Managing Associate within the firm’s Corporate M&A / Transactions department. The promotion marks another step in the department’s continued growth.
We welcome the promotion of Marianne Andvord as a partner at our firm, thereby strengthening our position in the fields of renewable energy, infrastructure and regulatory matters.
Advokatfirmaet Hjort is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Helgesson as Managing Associate (Senioradvokat) to its expanding Construction and Dispute Resolution practices. Helgesson brings extensive experience advising on high-value, complex construction and infrastructure projects, further positioning Hjort as a go-to firm for domestic and international stakeholders in the Norwegian market.
Hjort has advised Fenix Outdoor International AG on its acquisition of the remaining 35% minority stake in Devold of Norway AS. Following completion of the transaction, Fenix Outdoor owns 100% of Devold of Norway.
Municipally owned ports in Norway have traditionally been organised either as inter-municipal companies (IKS) or as municipal enterprises. Both structures provide clear public ownership. The IKS model facilitates cross-municipal cooperation and offers predictable conditions for operations and financing. For many ports, these structures continue to work well.
In recent years, however, a growing number of owner municipalities have either converted or are considering converting their port company to a private limited company (AS). Several factors are driving this shift.
Lawyers Pål Sverre Hernæs and Astrid Skorge Fisher secured a full judgment in favor of their client in a case concerning personal liability under section 17-1 of the Norwegian Companies Act (aksjeloven). Asker og Bærum District Court ordered three individuals — the chairman of the board, a board member, and a passive shareholder of a start-up company — to pay NOK 2,162,500 in damages on a joint and several basis, with default interest accruing from 4 August 2022. By the time judgment was handed down, the accrued interest exceeded NOK 900,000. The defendants were also ordered to pay NOK 772,962 in legal costs.
In autumn 2025, the Supreme Court of Norway provided clarifications on the scope of the evidentiary prohibition in the Dispute Act (tvisteloven) Section 22-5, particularly where confidential infor-mation has also been disclosed to third parties.
