Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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About
Provided by Wiersholm
We have unique experience with litigation and dispute resolution on all of our fields of expertise. We are one of the largest dispute resolution communities in the Nordic countries with more than 60 enthusiastic lawyers and several partners admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court. Several of our lawyers also have extensive experience with cases before the EFTA Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
We assist Norwegian and international clients with litigation and dispute resolution in all types of cases of business law. We also assist with criminal procedure in connection with corporate penalty. We use mediation and other alternative forms of conflict resolution if this may provide the desired result, and our lawyers regularly undertake assignments as arbitrators in both national and international cases. We consider the chances of the claim being heard and whether it is possible or desirable to settle the dispute out of court. If not, we litigate the case with one goal in mind – to win.
Chambers Review
Wiersholm is an outstanding and sizeable full-service law firm which advises clients on a wide range of disputes, including international matters, such as high-profile arbitration. It holds particular expertise in the IT, fisheries, oil and gas, and construction industries, as well as financial services. The team often represents clients in post-transactional disputes.
Work Highlights
- Wiersholm represented DNB in a dispute against the tax authorities relating to the allocation of interest costs for tax purposes to the company's permanent establishment in the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wiersholm's team always responds in time and drives the case forward."
"The lawyers are pragmatic and practical in their advice. They find solutions you can work with in practice."
"Wiersholm has great expertise within a multitude of areas."
"The depth and breadth of the team is strong."
"Wiersholm's team always responds in time and drives the case forward."
"The lawyers are pragmatic and practical in their advice. They find solutions you can work with in practice."
"Wiersholm has great expertise within a multitude of areas."
"The depth and breadth of the team is strong."
Notable Practitioners
Magnus Hellesylt is a market-leading litigator who acts for a variety of clients, often from the IT sector. He is highly proficient in handling post-transactional disputes and contractual litigation.
"Magnus Hellesylt turns every stone."
"He is very skilled."
"His performance is excellent."
Highly regarded by his peers, Morten Goller often assists clients with complex tax disputes. He is also proficient in damages disputes and disputes arising out of public procurement.
"Morten Goller is simply the best."
"He is exceptional."
"Morten is skilled."
"He is a very good disputes lawyer."
Stephan Jervell is a renowned practitioner who is experienced in international arbitration proceedings. He often represents clients in liability, real estate and post-M&A disputes, and has experience working with class action lawsuits.
"Stephan Jervell is a brilliant litigator."
"He is always available and very quickly gets into the matter at hand."
"Stephan is outstanding."
Thomas Naalsund is the head of Wiersholm's dispute resolution practice. He is well regarded for his expertise in post-M&A disputes, as well as for his experience working with clients in the energy sector.
"Thomas Naalsund is Norway's best procedural lawyer. He is well prepared, strong on the technical side, easy to listen to, and everything he says is substantiated."
"He is good at communication and procedure."
"Thomas is a very skilled disputes lawyer."
"He is always impressive in litigation."
Olav Perland has significant experience handling financial and corporate disputes. His expertise in post-M&A matters is often employed by banks and international corporations.
"Olav Perland is very experienced in M&A disputes and very helpful with litigation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wiersholm
Norway
Members
Provided by Wiersholm
Bettina Banoun
Christian Hauge
Erik Blaker
Jan Fougner
Ronny Lund
Sondre Dyrland
Industries
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