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Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

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​Simonsen Vogt Wiig's Shipping and Offshore Practice

Simonsen Vogt Wiig (established in 1894) is recognised as one of the leading law firms within shipping and is one of the few to offer complete service across all aspects of shipping and maritime law. 

Through our offices on Norway and Singapore, our large team of experienced lawyers provide assistance to Norwegian and international clients, includin owners, suppliers, insurers, brokers, shipyards, private equity funds, alternative finance providers and financial institutions.

We have Norwegian and English law competence, and many of our lawyers are internationally ranked as leading within maritime law, shipping corporate and commercial, ship/offshore financing, LNG shipping, ship-building and offshore construction (including offshore wind and energy).

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Shipping: Finance - Norway

What the Team is Known For
Simonsen Vogt Wiig benefits from an impressive team in ship finance matters, which is supported by an increasingly highly regarded commercial shipping practice. It demonstrates distinct expertise in finance matters, including lease and acquisition financing transactions. Furthermore, the group advises on the drafting and negotiation of contracts for the acquisition, charter or building of vessels. The law firm also acts on high-profile collisions that are litigated against the Norwegian state, and has experience in charter-related disputes as well as international arbitration proceedings and investigations.
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  • What sets the team apart is their ability to combine legal expertise with fierce commercial pragmatism.

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  • The lawyers at Simonsen Vogt Wiig are hands-on, responsive and solution-oriented, which is excellent when solving complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christine Rødsæther
    Christine Rødsæther

    Christine Rødsæther

    Christine Rødsæther is an outstanding lawyer who advises lenders on finance transactions and loan portfolios in the shipping and offshore sectors, often with cross-border aspects.

    • With over 30 years of experience in shipping and offshore transactions, Christine brings a depth of knowledge that is hard to match.

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    • Christine Rødsæther is always very attentive, very solution-oriented and practical.

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  • Erlend Lous
    Erlend Lous

    Erlend Lous

    Erlend Lous is a versatile practitioner acting on corporate and commercial matters. He often advises clients on vessel sale and purchase transactions.

    • Erlend Lous is very effective across all shipping-related matters.

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    • Erlend is pragmatic and very efficient.

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  • Yannis Litinas
    Yannis Litinas

    Yannis Litinas

    Yannis Litinas advises clients on a range of commercial shipping mandates, including vessel sales and purchases, acting for domestic as well as international companies from the shipping and offshore sectors.

    • Yannis is an excellent adviser.

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