Provided by Kvale Advokatfirma DA
Our lawyers assist various players in the shipping industry in connection with both national and international projects and disputes.
Our clients include Norwegian and foreign shipowners, charterers, managers, brokers, insurance companies, asset managers, financial institutions, shipyards and other players in the shipping industry.
We provide the highest quality advice and legal expertise in combination with extensive knowledge of the industry. We have a strong practice in maritime dispute resolution, transactions and contractual assistance to the shipping industry.
We assist in all specialist areas of maritime law, ranging from purely private law disciplines such as charterparties and other maritime contract law, maritime casualties and maritime insurance, to public law issues such as pollution liability and sanctions law. We litigate cases before the ordinary courts and in arbitration. Our extensive international network of contacts also enables us to assist our clients with litigation assignments outside of Norway.
Kvale's shipping team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year if immediate assistance is required in connection with maritime casualties and other maritime accidents.
Maritime emergency: +47 22 47 97 80
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Kvale offers a strong shipping practice from its offices in Ålesund, Oslo and Tromsø. The law firm stands out for its experience in direct actions filed against Norwegian insurers. Its lawyers act on both the debtor and creditor sides of shipping sector restructurings. The team also handles a wider range of commercial and contentious shipping matters.
Kvale acted for Havila Shipping on the sale of Havila Commander, Havila Jupiter and Havila Venus.
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It is a very skilled team that has a service-minded, pragmatic and business-like approach.
Kvale has a rather unique ability to handle complex cases spanning various jurisdictions and areas of law.
The lawyers are solution-oriented and think outside the box.
The firm has an impressive depth that allows it to assist with transportation, insolvency and disputes. It is well positioned for all types of matters.
The lawyers are very commercial and creative. They are not afraid to suggest something that hasn't been tried before. They are strategically very clever and really understand the client's needs.
It is a very skilled team that has a service-minded, pragmatic and business-like approach.
Kvale has a rather unique ability to handle complex cases spanning various jurisdictions and areas of law.
The lawyers are solution-oriented and think outside the box.
The firm has an impressive depth that allows it to assist with transportation, insolvency and disputes. It is well positioned for all types of matters.
The lawyers are very commercial and creative. They are not afraid to suggest something that hasn't been tried before. They are strategically very clever and really understand the client's needs.
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Kristian Lindhartsen is well versed in maritime insurance claims and is noted for his experience in limitation of liability issues. He is knowledgeable in cases involving breakdowns, collisions and damage to vessels. He also advises on insolvency-related topics in the shipping industry.
Kristian demonstrates vast experience and common sense.
He is a born leader who knows how to execute a plan and deliver.
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