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Michael Decker

Partner · Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

NorwayInternational Arbitration, LitigationEnglish, Norwegian, Italian

About

Michael Decker is a partner at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS who specialises in international arbitration and post‑M&A disputes, frequently representing buyers in warranty & indemnity, earn‑out and purchase‑price adjustment claims. He is admitted to the New York Bar, is a solicitor in England & Wales, advises on U.S. legal matters and accepts appointments as an arbitrator (SCC/SAA diploma).

Practice areas

International ArbitrationLitigationCorporate / M&A

Office

Expertise

W&I / Post‑M&A DisputesInsurance DisputesShipping / MaritimePrivate EquityITPharmaceuticalsConstructionTransportationEnergy (Oil & Gas, Renewables)U.S. Legal CounselArbitrator

Education

  • Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard Law School (2014)
  • Master of Science (Special Education), Hunter College (2011)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) cum laude, Columbia University (2009)

Admissions

  • Admitted to the New York Bar
  • Solicitor, England & Wales
  • SCC/SAA diploma for arbitrators

Languages

EnglishNorwegianItalian