Jan B Jansen
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Provided by Jan B Jansen
Career
Jan B. Jansen is head of BAHR’s Oil and Energy Group. He has been closely involved with the oil and gas sector in Norway since 1986, including as advisor in petroleum law cases and transactions, and as counsel in legal proceedings. Jansen has acted for some of the largest and most active companies on the Norwegian continental shelf, including Statoil, Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and TOTAL. He has also acted for the Norwegian State. Jansen has a thorough understanding of the oil and gas industry and the challenges faced by companies.
Chambers Review
Europe
Jan Jansen is widely respected due to his market-leading experience in litigation and petroleum tax mandates. Clients particularly appreciate his "excellent strategic skills."
Jan Jansen is a market-leading lawyer whose dispute resolution practice covers a broad range of matters including insurance arbitration proceedings and energy sector litigation. "Jansen's strength is that he provides clear advice, boiled down to the relevant issue," reports one client.
Jan Jansen is recognised for his expertise in tax disputes, especially acting on behalf of oil and gas clients. Sources identify him as "a tax expert" and a "good tax litigation lawyer."