Construction law
Construction is one of Norway’s largest industries, with significant social and economic impact. Projects involve substantial investments and tight deadlines, while contracts are often extensive and complex. Unexpected challenges can have serious financial consequences, frequently triggering disputes over risk and responsibility. When conflicts arise, not only financial values are at stake — but also relationships and reputation.
We support developers, contractors and consultants throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our services include advice on contract strategy, drafting and negotiation of agreements, thorough risk assessments, ongoing project support, securing and managing claims, and professional assistance with final settlements and disputes. Drawing on experience from some of Norway’s most complex construction projects, we have built a deep understanding of the industry’s legal and practical challenges.
We pay particular attention to the interface between construction law, engineering, architecture and technical building disciplines, including ground conditions. By establishing early and effective dialogue with our clients’ project teams, we provide strategic, solution-oriented advice that ensures predictability and reduces risk.
The law firm has an excellent depth of knowledge with a number of attorneys who bring very distinct skillsets and tactical approaches to each case depending on the nature of our needs.
Chambers Europe, 2025
Our experience includes:
- Hospital projects: advising on the largest hospital developments in Norway
- PPP contracts: acting as adviser to one of three international consortia in the competition for the PPP contract for the Sotrasambandet project (value: NOK 19.8 billion)
- Data centre projects: advising on several of Norway’s largest data centre developments
- Major disputes: representing clients in one of Norway’s largest disputes concerning a consultant’s claim for cancellation compensation, as well as numerous large-scale disputes on final settlements and defect claims
- Mediation, arbitration and expert assignments: several of our lawyers are certified mediators with assignments in many of Norway’s largest infrastructure projects, and are regularly appointed as arbitrators and experts in major construction disputes
- Collaborative contracts and IPL: recognised as a leader in collaborative and IPL contracts, advising on the first projects of their kind in Norway, including the Tønsberg project and Nye Veier’s E6 development in Trøndelag
