Frode A. Innjord

Norway

Advokatfirmaet Hjort
Universitetsgata 1
0164 Oslo
Norway

Tel: +47 22 47 18 00

Email: fai@hjort.no
Web: www.hjort.no

Professional Biography

Frode Innjord is a Partner with Advokatfirmaet Hjort and works with real estate and construction law.

Frode provides both the private and public sectors with advice and dispute resolution within the field of real estate law. His professional experience includes assisting the largest public and private real estate developers in cases related to hydropower development, ground pollution, property disputes, expropriation and land regulation. His professional portfolio also includes advising the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment for a number of years in matters related to compensation settlements after the establishment of nature conservation areas.

Frode is the editor of Gyldendals legal commentary on the Planning and Building Act. He has also written several articles on various topics related to real estate law, and serves as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Property law.

Frode has extensive experience with litigation and commercial dispute resolution. He has been admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court since 1994, and throughout the years has litigated a number of cases that raised issues on private and public matters in the ordinary courts, as well as the Courts of arbitration. The nature of the cases rang in a broad spectrum, from cooperation agreements on the shelf, via cases concerning franchise agreements, securities management and property taxes, to international indigenous rights.

Frode is a highly acclaimed lawyer within dispute resolution in national and international lawyer rankings. In addition to his own litigation activities, Frode has also served as an arbitrator in a number of commercial disputes. In several of the cases, he has been appointed as the head of the arbitral tribunal, and he has also acted as the sole arbitrator.

Our lawyers have comprehensive experience in the field of real estate law. We provide our clients with a full range of services in development and modification projects, from the purchase of land, via planning and construction, to sale or rental of the completed project. We have experience and expertise relating to both business and residential properties.

We know the real estate sector and the various stakeholders in development and construction projects well. Several of our lawyers have previously worked in the public administration, and thus have detailed knowledge of administrative and political decision-making processes. As a result, we can help facilitate application processes and contact with the authorities.

Our specialist planning, building and ground lease team is recognised as one of Norway’s leading practice groups.

Our broad experience and background enables us to identify advisory needs quickly. We work with clients to plan efficient assignment performance, taking into account overarching strategic issues like progress, profitability, reputation, etc. Where questions arise with regard to other fields of law, we establish interdisciplinary teams. When a case has to be brought before the courts, we provide first-class advice thanks to our expertise in both real estate law and litigation.

We advise a number of property developers and major property owners (both private and public) with a particular focus on management and operation. In addition, we assist public authorities, including municipalities, in all areas of real estate law, although a large proportion of our advice relates to the interpretation of regulations and the exercise of authority.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort is one of Norway’s leading full-service law firms, recognised for its strong litigation heritage and broad expertise across business law and public law. Based in Oslo, the firm represents a diverse range of clients, including major corporations, public authorities, organisations, and private individuals, providing strategic and solution-oriented legal advice.

Founded in 1893, Hjort combines more than a century of legal tradition with a modern, forward-thinking approach. The firm is particularly well known for its strength in dispute resolution and litigation, as well as its experience in corporate law, employment, real estate, construction, energy, and public sector matters. Hjort’s lawyers are highly regarded for their professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle complex, high-stakes cases.

Distinguished by its commitment to quality, collaboration, and independence, Advokatfirmaet Hjort offers clients practical legal solutions rooted in deep expertise and sound judgment. The firm’s long-standing reputation and dedication to excellence make it a trusted advisor in both domestic and international matters.

“The ‘very capable’ real estate team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort offers comprehensive expertise that spans litigation, regulatory guidance, transactional work, and development advice, which is sought out by property developers, contractors, landowners, and investors.”
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