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CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

Dispute Resolution

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CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

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CMS Kluge's Dispute Resolution group assist clients with litigation and other disputes. We assist with litigation before the ordinary courts of law, with arbitration and with settlement negotiation. Our partners frequently represent clients in disputes before the Supreme Court and EFTA Court, several have professional experience from the Office of the Attorney General, and some have previously served as judges. Many of the partners in the group are often used as arbitrators in commercial disputes.

CMS Kluge has litigation expertise in all practice groups and in all commercial legal areas. Our construction and infrastructure disputes practice is among the most successful in Norway, with an established history representing contractors, government entities and developers. We have dedicated expertise in the financial services sector, handling numerous international and domestic disputes. We also have an extensive intellectual property litigation practice handling high-profile patent, trademark and copyright disputes. In addition we perform a growing amount of litigation assignments within the oil and gas industry and the oil supply industry.

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Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS Kluge has a well-regarded group handling mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings, often with cross-border elements. The law firm has extensive experience in breach of contract, board member liability and shareholder disputes. The team is also knowledgeable in construction, tax and insurance claims.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS Kluge represented Ă˜SAS/SHPRosjekt in a case before the Supreme Court which involved real estate and constitutional elements.

Strengths

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  • CMS Kluge has a very high professional standard. The firm has a hands-on approach and is very service-oriented.

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  • CMS Kluge is always responsive and provides good client service.

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  • CMS Kluge's work is excellent. The firm provides a very good service and responds very quickly to client queries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christian F Galtung
    Band 2Christian F Galtung

    Christian F Galtung

    Christian Galtung is an expert litigator who specialises in shareholder and contractual disputes. He often assists clients with cross-border mandates.
    • Christian Galtung has a good level of knowledge and business acumen.

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    • One of Christian's special powers is that nothing takes him by surprise, and he is always well prepared, which is reassuring for the client.

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    • Christian Galtung is available and proactive at all times.

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    • Christian Galtung always comes up with good solutions that consider many options.

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    • His strategic approach and business mindset stand out.

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  • Band 3Amund Noss
    Band 3Amund Noss

    Amund Noss

    Amund Noss is well known for his expertise in tax disputes, and is also knowledgeable in environmental law cases and contentious mandates in the energy sector. He also has experience in class actions.

    • Amund Noss is a go-to person for complex and large tax cases. His performance in court is exceptional.

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    • Amund is a highly skilled lawyer, who has very good communication skills and is effective in presenting cases.

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    • Amund Noss is an exceptionally skilled litigation lawyer.

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  • Band 3Asle Bjelland
    Band 3Asle Bjelland

    Asle Bjelland

    Asle Bjelland is well known for his work on an array of contractual disputes and damages claims. He is well-versed in litigation, including at the Supreme Court, and is additionally noted for his experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings.

    • Asle Bjelland has very strong analytical capabilities, with a solid ability to understand and provide sound advice in high-complexity cases.

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    • Asle Bjelland has the ability to grasp complex factual circumstances, with an understanding of the technical aspects, then applies the law and puts it into context.

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