1 WLG Conference Oslo 31 May – 2 June Presentation of Schjødt

2 History Schjødt traces its roots back to 1894 and is one of the oldest law firms in Norway The name-partner Annæus Schjødt, joined the firm as an associate in 1911 Through the 1950s and 60s, Schjødt emerged as one of the leading law firms in the country, specializing in particular in civil litigation for corporate and other clients. Schjødt has fostered justices, including to the supreme court, Minister of Justice and President of the Norwegian Bar Association

3 Schjødt today Full service corporate firm 160 employees 130 lawyers Only firm covering all of Norway

4 Offices Trondheim Ålesund Bergen Oslo Stavanger Brussels

5 Our vision Schjødt shall be Norway’s most competent commercial law firm within selected areas We will participate in social change and progress

6 An international practice 30% Norwegian, 39% Nordic, 31% other international 31% 39% 30% Main office of Clients with a turnover above MNOK 1 (Euro ) Client portfolio

7 Our focus areas: Corporate

8 Our focus areas: Real estate and construction

9 Our focus areas: Oil & Gas

10 Our focus areas: Banking and finance

11 Our focus areas: TMT

12 Other clients – various industry sectors

13 Schjødt: ranked in the top (2007) Legal500: Schjødt ranked in 12 of the 13 categories (top tier in Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Real Estate & Construction, Oil & Gas, EU & Competition and IP) Global Counsel 3000: Schjødt only Norwegian firm ranked in all 15 categories Chambers: Schjødt ranked in 9 of the 11 categories

14 Schjødt: the fastest growing large commercial law firm in Norway? Euro Turnover

15 Key strategic elements/values One firm True lock-step, with small bonus pot Centralized allocation of clients and cases

16 The way onward Battle for talent Cutting the tail Large account management program Corporate social responsibility International strategy