Construction
One of Norway’s largest onshore and offshore construction law teams
We are involved in some of the largest and most complex construction projects in Norway. We are experienced in handling construction projects relating to residential, commercial and industrial property, the power sector, shipbuilding and conversion, production, oil services, fisheries and aquaculture, mechanical industry, as well as projects with major technology components. We support project organisations in all phases, from planning to implementation, as well as final settlement. We handle extra-judicial dispute resolution and conduct litigation before all courts, as well as arbitrations.
We achieve top rankings:
Substantial construction practice assisting private and state-owned clients with a range of matters. Advises on final settlement and contract termination disputes as well as claims relating to delays and defects. Also assists with the drafting and negotiation of contracts. Regularly instructed by both domestic and international entities in energy projects and infrastructure developments, including procurement procedures and PPP matters.
– Chambers Europe“The lawyers have the client’s best interests as a priority.”
– Chambers EuropeRolf Markussen acts for contractors and subcontractors on contentious proceedings. He has experience in contract termination disputes as well as claims relating to unpaid change work, delays and defects. Sources highlight his “long experience in construction law and litigation.”
– Chambers EuropeAdvokatfirmaet Grette AS focuses its efforts on its contractor client base, which encompasses private and state-owned companies […] The practice is particularly noted for its infrastructure construction and road project expertise and also handles contentious construction work, procurement issues, and matters in the real estate, energy and offshore sectors.
– Legal 500Advokatfirmaet Grette AS ‘always provides solid assessments’ to its contractor client base including […]. Marius Svendsvoll Langnes has ‘an excellent understanding of the field’; […] Marie Braadland and Jørgen Aardalsbakke are also recommended.
– Legal 500
Selected referral cases
- Hydropower development: The Smibelg and Storåvatn project
- Litigation: Norwegian Public Roads Administration – County road 456 Kolsdalen
- Development of PPP contract models for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
- Bravida’s deliveries for the expansion of Oslo Airport Gardermoen
- Advising: Norwegian Public Roads Administration - E16 Bjørum-Skaret