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Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS

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Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS

Rankings

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Shipping - Norway

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gjelsten Herlofsen is a boutique with niche expertise in contentious maritime and insurance law. Its lawyers have market-leading expertise in disputes pertaining to cargo damage, collisions, groundings and total loss wreck removals, in addition to pollution claims. The law firm also assists clients with ship arrests.

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Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Gjelsten Herlofsen are succinct, intelligent and dedicate in every aspect of their work.

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  • As a boutique firm Gjelsten Herlofsen give you top level attention at all stages of a matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Frithjof Herlofsen
    Frithjof Herlofsen

    Frithjof Herlofsen

    Frithjof Herlofsen is a distinguished lawyer who is recognised among market commentators as a skilled shipping litigator. He has extensive experience in complex insurance claims, often arising from damaged cargo.

    • Frithjof Herlofsen's legal and commercial acumen is second to none.

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    • Frithjof is highly respected and an excellent lawyer.

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  • Gaute Gjelsten
    Gaute Gjelsten

    Gaute Gjelsten

    Market leader Gaute Gjelsten is a deeply experienced lawyer with proven expertise in complex insurance disputes, including acting before the Supreme Court. He is highlighted for his knowledge in limitation of liability issues, pollution claims and wreck removals.

    • Gaute Gjelsten is the leading lawyer in his field.

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    • Gaute is an experienced and dedicated industry leader.

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Ranked Individuals at Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS (2)

Norway

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