Newsletter
Update on sanctions developments in connection with Russia's continuing war of aggression against Ukraine
Read more
Stian S. Tennfjord
Partner
Stian joined Schjødt in 2016 and is head of Schjødt's office in Ålesund. Stian is partner in our industry sectors for Shipping & Offshore and Fisheries & Aquaculture, and specializes in contract and corporate law in a wide range of different industries. Before joining Schjødt, Stian served as General Counsel for Vard Group AS for 5 years where he was responsible for all legal aspects of Vard Group AS' national and international operations. Stian's clients benefit from this experience by his in-depth industry knowledge and broad national and international network. Stian has also background from Wiersholm where he worked for 5 years within construction law and complex project execution. Stian has experience as lecturer and examiner in general contract law and legal methodology at the University of Bergen. Furthermore, Stian holds a MBA With Honors from BI Norwegian Business School. Stian has been a lawyer since 2005 is ranked as recommended individual in international rankings, including Legal 500.
Rankings
2021
"Stian Tennfjord is highly qualified and his experience as an in-house lawyer provides deep knowledge and understanding of the practical as well as the legal issues relevant to the industry. Stian is efficient and available and always a pleasure to work with." - Legal 5002021
Recommended and Other key lawyer - Legal 5002020
Recommended - Legal 500
Education
2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with Honors, BI Norwegian Business School2005
Cand. Jur., University of Bergen
Publications
2010
«Leverandørsamarbeid – noen tanker om intern risikofordeling" co-author with Mr. Arne Engesæth and published in På Rett Grunn – festskrift til Norsk Forening for Bygge- og Entrepriserett (Gyldendal Akademisk)