About
Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
An indefinite number of legal disputes may arise between parties in commercial relations. Litigation and dispute resolution is a collective term for the various approaches the parties may apply to solve legal disputes.
Our lawyers have a broad and extensive experience of successfully defending their clients in legal disputes. Our expertise and experience covers disputes within the area of general commercial/business law as well as far more specialized areas of law such as intellectual property rights, energy law and maritime law.
Our broad commercial capabilities within business law ensure that we can address any type of legal dispute. This include disputes arising due to or following the acquisition of a company, board responsibility in limited liability companies, employment law, tort and a wide range of contractual disputes. Our lawyers are pre-eminent in handling major and complex disputes related to contracts of construction and manufacturing and also have experience within the area of public law, which includes direct and indirect taxes.
The Dispute Resolution group consists of 23 partners, with a total of 60 lawyers in the group. 17 of the company's lawyers are admitted to the Supreme Court. Our multi-jurisdictional team offers clients seamless advice on dispute resolution though our network of offices in Oslo and Bergen, and also London and Singapore.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein is renowned for its ability to assist clients on a variety of disputes. Its skilled team of lawyers advise on contractual, post-M&A and real estate litigation. Cross-border disputes is another area of expertise for the department, including matters relating to the transport, tech and financial services sectors, as well as the public sector.
Work Highlights
- Wikborg Rein assisted the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority in a compensation dispute.
Strengths
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"They are very professional and reliable."
"They have specialists in all the relevant categories."
"They are very professional and reliable."
"They have specialists in all the relevant categories."
Notable Practitioners
Ola Nisja is well liked by peers and clients. He is a skilled lawyer on contractual disputes, and has experience representing clients in domestic and international matters.
"Probably the leading arbitration lawyer in Norway."
Ola Haugen is an expert on contractual disputes. He often represents clients with domestic matters, as well as cross-border disputes.
"Ola is a great lawyer – stellar."
Kaare Andreas Shetelig is an experienced lawyer who handles complex, cross-border contractual disputes, often arising out of M&A. He also has experience of arbitration.
"I think Kaare Andreas Shetelig is the top name in Norway."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Norway