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Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS

Dispute Resolution

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What the team is known for

Houses a strong commercial disputes practice, with particular expertise in shareholder disputes and liability claims. Also frequently handles contractual disputes, construction litigation and compensation claims. Advises on contentious public law matters. Represents clients in white-collar crime mandates.

Strengths

One client notes that partners display "good commercial acumen."

Another client appreciates that the firm "always gives us very good advice" and adds that the team "will fight for our cause, but always advise us if there is a case that is correct to pursue."

Work highlights

Acted for Greenpeace on a dispute with the Norwegian government concerning whether granting licences to produce petroleum in the Barents Sea breached the Norwegian Constitution on environmental grounds.

Notable practitioners

The "straightforward, engaged, precise and efficient" Anders Ryssdal is noted for his significant experience in commercial disputes, with a particular expertise in post-transactional litigation and shareholder disputes. He also handles damages claims. One client notes: "His deep knowledge and experience make him easy to cooperate with in the sense that he quickly identifies the crucial points. He is a strong and convincing figure in court and very good in procedure."

Nils-Henrik Pettersson is lauded for his prowess in construction litigation and professional liability cases. He is also highlighted for his work in contractual disputes. He is noted as a "very strong litigator."

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Overview

Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS is a niche firm within dispute resolution and litigation. All our lawyers work with commercial dispute resolution on a daily basis, including negotiations, mediation (both in and outside of the courts), and litigation before the ordinary courts and through arbitration.

Several of our lawyers are admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court. We also have lawyers with experience as judges, both as judges in the ordinary courts and as frequently appointed judges in arbitral panels. We litigate matters on behalf of Norwegian and foreign clients within most legal fields, with top competence on:

Company law related disputes (i.a. dissolution of companies and disputes related to sale and purchase of Companies, minority shareholders' rights, redemption of shares and shareholder disputes)
Competition
Construction
Contracts
Maritime and transport
Professional liability (i.a. auditors, lawyers and financial advisors)
Public administration (incl. constitutional matters)
Real estate (i.a. sale, purchase and tenancy agreements, matters related to the Norwegian Planning and Building Act and the Norwegian Private Builders Act, appraisement matters and development projects)
Tort and insurance

We always seek to reach the best and most profitable solution for our clients. Nevertheless, we are always prepared to try the case before the courts should it prove inevitable.