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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

Dispute Resolution

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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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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.

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Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


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 advised Lunar Bank on a dispute against the shareholders of Instabank, following the client's failed acquisition of Instabank.

Strengths

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  • Wikborg Rein is among the very best Norwegian law firms for dispute resolution.

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  • Wikborg Rein is a well-organised firm that is able to grasp complex matters in a very short timeframe.

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  • Wikborg Rein has very good associates and a great recruitment base for young lawyers.

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  • Wikborg Rein excels in allocating the right subject matter experts in cross-functional teams.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kaare Andreas Shetelig
    Band 1Kaare Andreas Shetelig

    Kaare Andreas Shetelig

    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 Andreas Shetelig is the top choice for litigation in Norway.

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    • Kaare is an excellent, eloquent and impressive lawyer in the courtroom.

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  • Band 1Ola Ø. Nisja
    Band 1Ola Ø. Nisja

    Ola Ø. Nisja

    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 Nisja is an impressive lawyer who is capable of being in the front seat for a very challenging project.

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    • Ola Nisja is a very strong litigator, he is persuasive and a great communicator.

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    • He has very good communication skills and is a tough negotiator.

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    • Ola Nisja is one of the best dispute lawyers in Norway.

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  • Band 2Ola Haugen
    Band 2Ola Haugen

    Ola Haugen

    Ola Haugen is an expert in contractual disputes. He often represents clients with domestic and international matters.
  • Band 4Jørgen Vangsnes
    Band 4Jørgen Vangsnes

    Jørgen Vangsnes

    Jørgen Vangsnes has solid experience representing clients in contractual and post-M&A disputes.

    • Jørgen Vangsnes is an outstanding and eloquent litigator, who is extremely pleasant to work with, and calm in any situation.

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    • Jørgen Vangsnes has a great legal mind that is able to add value to any legal area.

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  • Up and ComingMarie Nesvik
    Up and ComingMarie Nesvik

    Marie Nesvik

    Marie Nesvik acts for clients in the oil and gas, agricultural and aquaculture industries on a range of commercial disputes. She also assists with cross-border arbitrations.

    • Marie Nesvik is a unique talent.

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