Nicolai Skridshol is a partner at Flemmen & Co Advokatfirma AS and works broadly across dispute resolution and litigation, company law, contract law, debt recovery, employment law and real estate, as well as investigations and fact-finding, compliance, and advisory work in regulatory adherence, risk management and the handling of whistleblowing cases.
Mr Skridshol has extensive experience in proceedings before the ordinary courts, arbitration, negotiation, and dispute resolution. He advises clients on complex, often strategically significant disputes. His dispute-resolution practice encompasses, among other matters, corporate disputes, general contract law, liability and damages cases, debt recovery, employment law, and real estate, including commercial property.
In addition, Mr Skridshol has substantial experience with fact-finding investigations and integrity- and compliance-related matters, in which he advises both companies, employees and other relevant third parties. He assists both private- and public-sector entities with the receipt, assessment, and handling of whistleblowing cases and other complex personnel matters and governance issues, including situations involving suspicion of improper or unlawful conduct.
Mr Skridshol also advises on compliance and risk management, including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and export controls, as well as questions relating to human rights and decent working conditions. He has in-depth knowledge of ESG regulation, including the Norwegian Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven), and assists clients with both preventive measures and the handling of specific issues. Mr Skridshol also undertakes background checks on individuals and companies.
Throughout his career, Mr Skridshol has worked across a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, shipping and offshore, defence, insurance, and real estate. This breadth has given him extensive experience in, among other areas, company law, M&A, directors' liability, employment law, and a wide spectrum of commercial agreements, including purchase, supply, joint venture, agency, and lease agreements.
Mr Skridshol is a recognised sparring partner and trusted adviser to boards, senior management, and key personnel, and a regular conference speaker. For several years, he has been ranked among Norway's leading lawyers in the field of Investigations and Compliance.
Chambers has described Nicolai Skridshol as "outstanding on anti-corruption and investigations", noting that he is "attentive and delivers advice of the highest quality", and observing that he "combines deep legal expertise with a unique ability to understand the client's situation".