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The emergence of modern Norwegian society was heavily influenced by the shipping industry, and Norway is currently the world’s fifth largest shipping nation by value. Thommessen’s clients include a number of major Norwegian and international market players.

Our lawyers assist on all types of shipping-related instructions. We have a leading position on shipping transactions and marine insurance, and have extensive experience with dispute resolution in the shipping industry. Our expertise includes assisting shipping companies when accidents occur.

We find the best solutions for our clients by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. We advise shipping companies on shipping taxation in tandem with our top tax lawyers. We also have extensive experience with the structuring and restructuring of shipping companies and other ship financing and company law matters.

Thommessen has comprehensive maritime law expertise, and our lawyers have contributed to the drafting of Norwegian legislation and have influenced legal developments over the years. The Norwegian maritime industry is characterised by a unique capacity for innovation, and we are experienced in addressing new legal issues that arise in the wake of technological innovations that may not be anticipated by the regulatory framework. Our lawyers are updated on trends and developments, and offer clients flexible solutions suited for a continuously changing market. 

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Shipping - Norway

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What the Team is Known For

Thommessen boasts a broad client roster consisting of P&I clubs, shipping companies and suppliers to the shipping industry. It has full-service capabilities, with lawyers ready to assist with a plethora of matters. The group advises on newbuild contracts for, and the financing of, container vessels and bulk carriers, and also handles sale and leaseback transactions. The team is equally strong in disputes, particularly in complex marine insurance claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Thommessen advised HPS Investment Partners on the refinancing of Havila Kystruten through a bond issue worth EUR305 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl
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Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl
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Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl is renowned for her experience acting on finance and restructuring mandates in the sector, including assisting clients with the financing of shipbuilding contracts.
Henrik Hagberg
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Henrik Hagberg
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Henrik Hagberg is a top-tier practitioner in corporate and commercial mandates in the maritime sector. He is frequently seen advising on sale and leaseback transactions, and he offers additional experience in contentious shipping matters, representing clients before the Oslo District Court and the Court of Appeal.

Henrik Hagberg is an excellent shipping lawyer.

Henrik has deep knowledge in our industry and the various issues we face.

Andreas Meidell
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Andreas Meidell
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Andreas Meidell is well known as an insurance specialist with notable experience in shipping cases. He acts for major international marine insurers and their insureds on disputes arising from collisions or groundings. He also handles arbitration mandates.

Andreas Meidell is a pre-eminent marine insurance lawyer.

Andreas is a very pleasant, knowledgeable and experienced person to work with. He is always on top of the details and has a high service level.

He can marshal a lot of data very quickly.

Mads Haavardsholm
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Mads Haavardsholm
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Mads Haavardsholm has experience assisting shipowners with sale and leaseback transactions. He demonstrates additional expertise in M&A in the shipping sector.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Shipping: Corporate/Commercial

Henrik Hagberg
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Henrik Hagberg
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Band 1
Mads Haavardsholm
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Mads Haavardsholm
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Band 2
Shipping: Dispute Resolution

Andreas Meidell
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Andreas Meidell
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Band 2
Henrik Hagberg
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Henrik Hagberg
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Shipping: Finance

Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl
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Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl
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Band 1

Members

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Bjørn Sande Urtegaard

Espen Ommedal

Hans Olav Lindal

Jan Brudvik

Jan Greve

Mads Haavardsholm

Mads Haavardsholm

Head of Department

Rune Ulriksen Steinsland

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Aerospace & Defence

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Construction & Materials

Energy

Insurance

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