LAWYER PROFILE

Asle Bjelland

Europe 2026

CMS Kluge

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Norway

9 years ranked

About

Provided by CMS Kluge

Europe

Practice Areas

Dispute resolution, Energy/Oil&Gas, Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

Asle Bjelland is mainly working with dispute resolution, specializing in energy, industry and infrastructure. He has more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer within dispute resolution and litigation in all courts and in arbitration. Also, he has previously been a judge and is regularly used as a mediator and arbitrator. Bjelland has extensive experience in complex projects, both within offshore development, hydropower, industry, infrastructure and construction. He has assisted a large number of major public and private players, both nationally and internationally.

Career

2019 - Partner, CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

2018 - 2019 District Court Judge

2012 - 2018 Partner, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen

2006 - 2012 Partner, Advokatfirmaet Mageli

2001 - 2006 Lawyer, Office of the Attorney General (Civil Affairs)

1996 - 2001 Associate, Legal department, Norsk Hydro ASA

1998 - 1999 Legal Counsel, Norsk Hydro (UK) Limited, London

1996 - 1997 Military service, Norwegian national defense high command (FO), legal department

1994 - 1995 Legal adviser, Nordic Institute of Maritime Law/Kværner

1992 - 1993 Research Assistant, Department of Petroleum law, University of Oslo

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Asle Bjelland is well known for his work on an array of contractual disputes and damages claims. He is well-versed in litigation, including at the Supreme Court, and is additionally noted for his experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Asle Bjelland has very strong analytical capabilities, with a solid ability to understand and provide sound advice in high-complexity cases.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Asle Bjelland has the ability to grasp complex factual circumstances, with an understanding of the technical aspects, then applies the law and puts it into context.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide