Marianne Andvord joined Hjort in 2023 from her role as senior adviser at the Ministry of Energy, where she had worked on major licensing cases in the renewable energy sector and regulatory processes for almost ten years.<\/p>\n
At Hjort, she has established herself as a key advisor to the energy sector at a time marked by major regulatory changes and complex operating conditions. Andvord also sits on the Norwegian Bar Association’s Legal Committee for Energy Law, Hydropower, Oil and Gas.<\/p>\n
Anne Marie Due, managing partner at Hjort, is delighted that Andvord will be joining Hjort’s partnership.<\/p>\n
“The promotion of Marianne is a strategic and significant strengthening of our focus on energy and infrastructure. The energy sector is facing major changes, and our clients are seeking specialist expertise that combines legal understanding with commercial and public law insights. Marianne possesses this unique combination, and she has quickly demonstrated that she is a key player for us,” says Anne Marie Due.<\/p>\n
Kristian Brandt, partner and head of Hjort’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Affairs department, emphasises that Andvord’s background offers the firm’s clients a significant advantage.<\/p>\n
“Marianne has a unique insight into how the administration and the authorities approach complex licensing and regulatory matters. In today’s market, where hydropower, wind and grid projects face demanding legal challenges, her experience is invaluable. She has already built up a great deal of trust with clients, and I look forward to developing the department further alongside her,” says Brandt.<\/p>\n
Andvord’s strong standing with clients is also highlighted in this year’s edition of the international ranking guide Chambers and Partners (2026), in which a client describes her as follows:<\/p>\n
“Marianne is a highly skilled lawyer with in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. She is thorough, efficient and has a great ability to identify solutions.”<\/p>\n
Marianne is looking forward to taking on the role of partner and continuing her work supporting the energy and industrial sectors.<\/p>\n
“I am delighted to have this opportunity. Hjort has a long tradition of excellence in energy law, and I look forward to continuing this tradition. The energy sector is one of the most important industries in Norway and is fundamental to our welfare. That is why it is also so exciting and constantly evolving. I look forward to helping to build on Hjort’s position within this important sector,” says Marianne Andvord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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