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Security through watertight agreements
Security through watertight agreements
Contracts form the framework for most binding relationships, whether in business or private life. A good contract creates predictability, allocates risk, and prevents conflicts. Inadequate contract regulation can, at worst, lead to prolonged disputes or significant financial losses. At Sterk Law Firm, you get a personal and pragmatic lawyer who understands your needs. We take the time to understand your business and industry so that we can tailor the terms to your purpose. At the same time, we pay attention to details and the "fine print" that can have major consequences. You can be assured that your rights and obligations are clearly and unambiguously set out. We have particular expertise in contracts related to construction, IT, commerce, real estate, and corporate matters. However, we also assist with more standalone agreements such as letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, leases, service agreements, and craftsmanship services. When necessary, we draw on the specialized expertise of our external partners. Most assignments begin with an assessment of the contract's purpose and the needs of the parties. We then review any drafts or offers from the counterparty and provide an evaluation of which terms should be included, amended, or removed. If desired, we can also draft the entire contract from scratch. Along the way, we maintain close communication with you as a client, ensuring you always have control over the process. We offer both ongoing advice and assistance with individual contracts. Our goal is to create long-term client relationships, and many choose us as their regular contract partner. We offer competitive prices and can provide advantageous framework agreements for businesses. Contact us today to find out what we can do for your business or contractual situation!
Contracts form the framework for most binding relationships, whether in business or private life. A good contract creates predictability, allocates risk, and prevents conflicts. Inadequate contract regulation can, at worst, lead to prolonged disputes or significant financial losses. At Sterk Law Firm, you get a personal and pragmatic lawyer who understands your needs. We take the time to understand your business and industry so that we can tailor the terms to your purpose. At the same time, we pay attention to details and the "fine print" that can have major consequences. You can be assured that your rights and obligations are clearly and unambiguously set out. We have particular expertise in contracts related to construction, IT, commerce, real estate, and corporate matters. However, we also assist with more standalone agreements such as letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, leases, service agreements, and craftsmanship services. When necessary, we draw on the specialized expertise of our external partners. Most assignments begin with an assessment of the contract's purpose and the needs of the parties. We then review any drafts or offers from the counterparty and provide an evaluation of which terms should be included, amended, or removed. If desired, we can also draft the entire contract from scratch. Along the way, we maintain close communication with you as a client, ensuring you always have control over the process. We offer both ongoing advice and assistance with individual contracts. Our goal is to create long-term client relationships, and many choose us as their regular contract partner. We offer competitive prices and can provide advantageous framework agreements for businesses. Contact us today to find out what we can do for your business or contractual situation!
Contracts form the framework for most binding relationships, whether in business or private life. A good contract creates predictability, allocates risk, and prevents conflicts. Inadequate contract regulation can, at worst, lead to prolonged disputes or significant financial losses. At Sterk Law Firm, you get a personal and pragmatic lawyer who understands your needs. We take the time to understand your business and industry so that we can tailor the terms to your purpose. At the same time, we pay attention to details and the "fine print" that can have major consequences. You can be assured that your rights and obligations are clearly and unambiguously set out. We have particular expertise in contracts related to construction, IT, commerce, real estate, and corporate matters. However, we also assist with more standalone agreements such as letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, leases, service agreements, and craftsmanship services. When necessary, we draw on the specialized expertise of our external partners. Most assignments begin with an assessment of the contract's purpose and the needs of the parties. We then review any drafts or offers from the counterparty and provide an evaluation of which terms should be included, amended, or removed. If desired, we can also draft the entire contract from scratch. Along the way, we maintain close communication with you as a client, ensuring you always have control over the process. We offer both ongoing advice and assistance with individual contracts. Our goal is to create long-term client relationships, and many choose us as their regular contract partner. We offer competitive prices and can provide advantageous framework agreements for businesses. Contact us today to find out what we can do for your business or contractual situation!
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We draft contracts that protect your interests
We draft contracts that protect your interests
We draft contracts that protect your interests
Sterk Law Firm offers tailored assistance in all areas of contract and agreement law. Our attorneys have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing contracts across most industries and circumstances—from commercial agreements between companies to private legal agreements between individuals. We combine legal expertise with practical business understanding, always prioritizing the client's interests.
Sterk Law Firm offers tailored assistance in all areas of contract and agreement law. Our attorneys have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing contracts across most industries and circumstances—from commercial agreements between companies to private legal agreements between individuals. We combine legal expertise with practical business understanding, always prioritizing the client's interests.
Sterk Law Firm offers tailored assistance in all areas of contract and agreement law. Our attorneys have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing contracts across most industries and circumstances—from commercial agreements between companies to private legal agreements between individuals. We combine legal expertise with practical business understanding, always prioritizing the client's interests.
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Apr 15, 2025
Interpretation Rules and Standard Contracts in Norwegian Contract Law
Interpretation rules are unwritten principles that provide guidance when the interpretative factors do not indicate a specific outcome in contract interpretation. The rule of ambiguity, the most central interpretative rule in Norwegian law, implies that the contract is interpreted against the party who should have expressed themselves more clearly. The minimum rule suggests that the least burdensome alternative for the promisor is chosen. For standard contracts, special considerations apply, but recent case law shows that these are also interpreted according to general interpretative principles. Particularly for 'agreed documents,' decisive weight is given to the wording, while unilateral standard terms are more often interpreted restrictively in favor of the weaker party.
Apr 15, 2025
Interpretation Rules and Standard Contracts in Norwegian Contract Law
Interpretation rules are unwritten principles that provide guidance when the interpretative factors do not indicate a specific outcome in contract interpretation. The rule of ambiguity, the most central interpretative rule in Norwegian law, implies that the contract is interpreted against the party who should have expressed themselves more clearly. The minimum rule suggests that the least burdensome alternative for the promisor is chosen. For standard contracts, special considerations apply, but recent case law shows that these are also interpreted according to general interpretative principles. Particularly for 'agreed documents,' decisive weight is given to the wording, while unilateral standard terms are more often interpreted restrictively in favor of the weaker party.
Apr 15, 2025
Contract Interpretation in Norwegian Law: Key Principles and Methods
Contract interpretation is a central aspect of contract law and concerns establishing the legal effects that an entered agreement has between the parties. In Norwegian law, the interpretation process primarily follows the objective interpretation principle but can be modified by the mutual understanding of the parties. In cases of unclear wording, the purpose of the agreement, the expectations of the parties, and genuine considerations are emphasized. Commercial agreements are interpreted particularly strictly according to their wording. In cases of persistent ambiguity, the agreement may be supplemented with solutions from background law. The good faith standard protects parties who had a legitimate expectation of how the agreement should be understood.
Apr 15, 2025
Contract Interpretation in Norwegian Law: Key Principles and Methods
Contract interpretation is a central aspect of contract law and concerns establishing the legal effects that an entered agreement has between the parties. In Norwegian law, the interpretation process primarily follows the objective interpretation principle but can be modified by the mutual understanding of the parties. In cases of unclear wording, the purpose of the agreement, the expectations of the parties, and genuine considerations are emphasized. Commercial agreements are interpreted particularly strictly according to their wording. In cases of persistent ambiguity, the agreement may be supplemented with solutions from background law. The good faith standard protects parties who had a legitimate expectation of how the agreement should be understood.
Apr 15, 2025
Approval of Invalid Dispositions: Ratification in Norwegian Contract Law
Can an agreement that is initially invalid be subsequently ratified and thereby obtain legal effect? This article explains when an invalid disposition can be remedied through subsequent approval (ratification), what limitations apply to various grounds for invalidity, and how a bona fide co-contractor may oppose such ratification. A key aspect of contract law that balances the consideration of freedom of contract against the need to protect weaker parties.
Apr 15, 2025
Approval of Invalid Dispositions: Ratification in Norwegian Contract Law
Can an agreement that is initially invalid be subsequently ratified and thereby obtain legal effect? This article explains when an invalid disposition can be remedied through subsequent approval (ratification), what limitations apply to various grounds for invalidity, and how a bona fide co-contractor may oppose such ratification. A key aspect of contract law that balances the consideration of freedom of contract against the need to protect weaker parties.
Apr 15, 2025
Content Deficiencies in Agreements: Legal Overview and Consequences
When is an agreement invalid due to its content? This article provides an overview of central rules regarding content defects, ranging from agreements about games and betting to the general leniency rule in the Contracts Act § 36. The article explains when courts may set aside or amend agreements with unreasonable content, and how consumers have special protection through the Contracts Act § 37. Key decisions from the Supreme Court illustrate how the rules operate in practice.
Apr 15, 2025
Content Deficiencies in Agreements: Legal Overview and Consequences
When is an agreement invalid due to its content? This article provides an overview of central rules regarding content defects, ranging from agreements about games and betting to the general leniency rule in the Contracts Act § 36. The article explains when courts may set aside or amend agreements with unreasonable content, and how consumers have special protection through the Contracts Act § 37. Key decisions from the Supreme Court illustrate how the rules operate in practice.
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What does "as is" and "as built" mean?
As is (as is) means that the service is sold in the condition it is at the time of contract signing, without any guarantees for faults and defects. However, the seller is still liable for significant hidden defects. As built (as performed) means that the service must match what has actually been built or delivered.
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What does "as is" and "as built" mean?
As is (as is) means that the service is sold in the condition it is at the time of contract signing, without any guarantees for faults and defects. However, the seller is still liable for significant hidden defects. As built (as performed) means that the service must match what has actually been built or delivered.
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What does "as is" and "as built" mean?
As is (as is) means that the service is sold in the condition it is at the time of contract signing, without any guarantees for faults and defects. However, the seller is still liable for significant hidden defects. As built (as performed) means that the service must match what has actually been built or delivered.
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What does "termination" of a contract mean?
Termination means that a contract is ended before normal fulfillment due to significant breach by one of the parties. The parties are released from further obligations, and already exchanged performances must be restored, and losses may be claimed for compensation. Termination is a remedy for breach and must be based on law or contract.
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What does "termination" of a contract mean?
Termination means that a contract is ended before normal fulfillment due to significant breach by one of the parties. The parties are released from further obligations, and already exchanged performances must be restored, and losses may be claimed for compensation. Termination is a remedy for breach and must be based on law or contract.
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What does "termination" of a contract mean?
Termination means that a contract is ended before normal fulfillment due to significant breach by one of the parties. The parties are released from further obligations, and already exchanged performances must be restored, and losses may be claimed for compensation. Termination is a remedy for breach and must be based on law or contract.
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What is a change order?
A change order is a directive from one party of a contract to alter agreed services, for instance, by purchasing additional services. The right to issue change orders and the obligation to execute them must be regulated in the contract. Common in areas such as construction, manufacturing, and IT development.
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What is a change order?
A change order is a directive from one party of a contract to alter agreed services, for instance, by purchasing additional services. The right to issue change orders and the obligation to execute them must be regulated in the contract. Common in areas such as construction, manufacturing, and IT development.
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What is a change order?
A change order is a directive from one party of a contract to alter agreed services, for instance, by purchasing additional services. The right to issue change orders and the obligation to execute them must be regulated in the contract. Common in areas such as construction, manufacturing, and IT development.
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What is a breach of contract?
A breach of contract occurs if a party fails to fulfill its obligations under the contract, for example, through delayed or inadequate delivery, payment default, or breach of auxiliary obligations. Remedies for breach may include correction, price reduction, compensation, or termination.
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What is a breach of contract?
A breach of contract occurs if a party fails to fulfill its obligations under the contract, for example, through delayed or inadequate delivery, payment default, or breach of auxiliary obligations. Remedies for breach may include correction, price reduction, compensation, or termination.
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What is a breach of contract?
A breach of contract occurs if a party fails to fulfill its obligations under the contract, for example, through delayed or inadequate delivery, payment default, or breach of auxiliary obligations. Remedies for breach may include correction, price reduction, compensation, or termination.
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What is the difference between a contract and an agreement?
A contract is a legally binding agreement that governs the rights and duties of the parties. An agreement is a broader term that also includes oral and implied understandings. Therefore, all contracts are agreements, but not all agreements are contracts.
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What is the difference between a contract and an agreement?
A contract is a legally binding agreement that governs the rights and duties of the parties. An agreement is a broader term that also includes oral and implied understandings. Therefore, all contracts are agreements, but not all agreements are contracts.
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What is the difference between a contract and an agreement?
A contract is a legally binding agreement that governs the rights and duties of the parties. An agreement is a broader term that also includes oral and implied understandings. Therefore, all contracts are agreements, but not all agreements are contracts.
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What is the difference between compensation and price reduction?
Compensation is intended to cover the financial loss a party suffers as a result of a breach of contract, and it requires fault or strict liability on the part of the breacher. A price reduction is a proportional reduction of the contract price due to defects, and it is completely objective. Both can be combined.
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What is the difference between compensation and price reduction?
Compensation is intended to cover the financial loss a party suffers as a result of a breach of contract, and it requires fault or strict liability on the part of the breacher. A price reduction is a proportional reduction of the contract price due to defects, and it is completely objective. Both can be combined.
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What is the difference between compensation and price reduction?
Compensation is intended to cover the financial loss a party suffers as a result of a breach of contract, and it requires fault or strict liability on the part of the breacher. A price reduction is a proportional reduction of the contract price due to defects, and it is completely objective. Both can be combined.
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What is the duty of loyalty in contractual relationships?
The duty of loyalty is an unwritten principle that requires the parties to reasonably consider each other's interests, act diligently and loyally, and prevent loss and damage to the opposing party. It applies before, during, and after the conclusion of an agreement. A breach of the duty of loyalty can trigger compensation.
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What is the duty of loyalty in contractual relationships?
The duty of loyalty is an unwritten principle that requires the parties to reasonably consider each other's interests, act diligently and loyally, and prevent loss and damage to the opposing party. It applies before, during, and after the conclusion of an agreement. A breach of the duty of loyalty can trigger compensation.
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What is the duty of loyalty in contractual relationships?
The duty of loyalty is an unwritten principle that requires the parties to reasonably consider each other's interests, act diligently and loyally, and prevent loss and damage to the opposing party. It applies before, during, and after the conclusion of an agreement. A breach of the duty of loyalty can trigger compensation.
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What does it mean for a contract to be invalid?
When a contract is invalid, it means that it does not have legal effect according to its content, even if it has been entered into. Invalidity can be due to creation defects (fraud, coercion, incapacity), content defects (illegal, impossible, unreasonable) or formal defects. The court can moderate or revise invalid terms.
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What does it mean for a contract to be invalid?
When a contract is invalid, it means that it does not have legal effect according to its content, even if it has been entered into. Invalidity can be due to creation defects (fraud, coercion, incapacity), content defects (illegal, impossible, unreasonable) or formal defects. The court can moderate or revise invalid terms.
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What does it mean for a contract to be invalid?
When a contract is invalid, it means that it does not have legal effect according to its content, even if it has been entered into. Invalidity can be due to creation defects (fraud, coercion, incapacity), content defects (illegal, impossible, unreasonable) or formal defects. The court can moderate or revise invalid terms.
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Can one withdraw from a contract by paying compensation?
As a general rule, contracts are mutually binding, and specific performance can be demanded. Compensation is in addition to, not instead of, the primary obligation. Exceptions apply if the performance of the debtor becomes impossible or disproportionately burdensome.
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Can one withdraw from a contract by paying compensation?
As a general rule, contracts are mutually binding, and specific performance can be demanded. Compensation is in addition to, not instead of, the primary obligation. Exceptions apply if the performance of the debtor becomes impossible or disproportionately burdensome.
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Can one withdraw from a contract by paying compensation?
As a general rule, contracts are mutually binding, and specific performance can be demanded. Compensation is in addition to, not instead of, the primary obligation. Exceptions apply if the performance of the debtor becomes impossible or disproportionately burdensome.
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Does a contract have to be in writing?
Most contracts can be made orally and be just as binding as written ones. However, some types of contracts have legal requirements for written form, witnesses, etc. Examples include agreements on real estate, consumer credit, and employment. Evidentiary considerations suggest written form regardless.
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Does a contract have to be in writing?
Most contracts can be made orally and be just as binding as written ones. However, some types of contracts have legal requirements for written form, witnesses, etc. Examples include agreements on real estate, consumer credit, and employment. Evidentiary considerations suggest written form regardless.
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Does a contract have to be in writing?
Most contracts can be made orally and be just as binding as written ones. However, some types of contracts have legal requirements for written form, witnesses, etc. Examples include agreements on real estate, consumer credit, and employment. Evidentiary considerations suggest written form regardless.
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