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We are internationally recognised as a leading law firm within the shipping and offshore sector, with a global presence through our offices in Norway, London, Singapore and Shanghai. Undoubtedly a market leader within our field, we offer comprehensive legal services and solutions tailored to the needs of the maritime industry.
Our maritime team's strength lies in the unique combination of industry knowledge, coupled with our Norwegian and English legal capability across our offices. With lawyers in several of the world's largest and most active shipping and offshore clusters, we are uniquely positioned to handle large cross-border shipping and offshore projects, as well as international dispute resolution.
In shipping, our practice is among the world's largest and most renowned, with a long-standing client base that includes major shipowners, charterers, P&I and FD&D insurers, banks, finance houses, investment funds, PE, shipyards, and brokers. Our specialist team offers expertise covering all areas of maritime law, including admiralty and crisis management, dry shipping, and transactional work. We also provide ongoing advice related to the industry's complex regulatory landscape, including "green shipping", recycling, decarbonisation, autonomous maritime operations, and new ocean industries.
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The team at Wikborg Rein are solution-oriented and always find elegant ways to solve the most complex situations.
Shipping: Corporate/Commercial respondentEuropeWikborg Rein are a one-stop shop with great expertise.
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Anders W Færden
Head of the law firm's global insurance group, Anders Færden assists international marine insurers with high-value cases. He acts for hull insurers on total loss claims under marine insurance policies.
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Morten Lund Mathisen
Morten Lund Mathisen is best known for assisting with investigations into major casualties in the offshore and shipping sectors, and also handles wreck removal cases. Morten is very efficient with creative problem-solving.
Shipping: Corporate/Commercial respondentEuropeMorten Lund Mathisen has a deep understanding of shipping law.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Herman Steen
Herman Steen advises insurers and their insured shipowners on litigation arising from collisions or other accidents at sea. He is head of the law firm's emergency response team.
Herman Steen is able to break down issues down very quickly.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Øyvind Axe
The Bergen-based managing partner, Øyvind Axe has a wide commercial shipping practice. He attracts particular attention for his work on M&A transactions for companies active in the shipping and offshore sectors.
Band 3 
Band 3 
Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen
Active in both the corporate and finance areas, Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen offers experience in refinancing and restructuring matters, as well as charter contracts and vessel sales. Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen works extremely hard.
Shipping: Corporate/Commercial respondentEuropeAndreas delivers an exceptional level of client service.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Oddbjørn Slinning
Oddbjørn Slinning advises on charter party disputes as well as damages and insurance claims. He is also experienced in non-contentious matters relating to transactions. Oddbjørn is an extremely good lawyer for litigation and finance matters.
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Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen
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Oddbjørn Slinning
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Morten Lund Mathisen
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Anders W Færden
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Øyvind Axe
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Herman Steen
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