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Overview

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

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Dispute Resolution - Norway

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What the Team is Known For

Wikborg Rein is renowned for its ability to assist clients with a variety of disputes. Its skilled team of lawyers often advises on contractual and shareholder disputes. Cross-border disputes are another area of expertise for the department, including matters relating to the transport, real estate, financial services and public sectors. The law firm also has experience in cases related to international sanctions regimes and represents clients in front of the Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Wikborg Rein represented Nordiska Galleriet in a post-M&A dispute against Expo Nova.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kaare Andreas Shetelig
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Kaare Andreas Shetelig
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Kaare Andreas Shetelig is an experienced lawyer who handles complex, cross-border contractual disputes. He has experience representing clients in front of the Supreme Court.

Kaare is a very pragmatic, sharp, no-nonsense lawyer who is at the top of his sphere in the Norwegian community.

Kaare is simply an extremely skilled lawyer. His eye for detail when solving problems, and thus the accuracy of his work, ensures that the issues in the case are assessed in a solid manner.

He is an outstanding litigator with in-depth experience whilst also covering a broad area. He is very good at strategising and choosing the proper tactics, whilst staying creative.

He can put things in a simple and short form, and can cut through complex issues like a knife.

Kaare Andreas Shetelig is an excellent litigator with a strong ability to combine subject-matter expertise with an impressive performance in the courtroom.

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Ola Ø. Nisja
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Ola Nisja is a skilled lawyer who often works on contractual disputes, and has extensive experience representing clients in highly complex domestic and international matters.

Ola is simply among the best, and is very pleasant to work with.

Ola Nisja is a highly skilled litigator.

Ola is super sharp and has awesome capacity.

Ola Nisja is one of the best.

Ola Nisja is a very experienced and skilled litigator. He is an excellent advisor in any complex dispute.

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Ola Haugen
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Ola Haugen is an expert in contractual disputes. He often represents clients with domestic and international matters.

Ola's strategic thinking, profound legal knowledge and unwavering dedication make him an invaluable asset in the courtroom. 

Ola Haugen is our go-to lawyer for the most challenging cases. 

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Jørgen Vangsnes
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Up and Coming

Jørgen Vangsnes debuts in the rankings this year with solid experience representing clients in contractual and post-M&A disputes.

He has a hands-on, economical approach and very good skills to foster settlements and amicably resolve disputes. He also offers clear and good project management.

Jørgen Vangsnes is an exceptionally talented litigator.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Kaare Andreas Shetelig
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Kaare Andreas Shetelig
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Band 1
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Ola Ø. Nisja
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Ola Haugen
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Jørgen Vangsnes
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