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Provided by Kristian Lindhartsen
- Shipping
- Offshore
- Insurance
- Dispute resolution
2017 - current: Partner, Kvale
2013 - 2016: Partner, Kyllingstad Kleveland
2010 - 2012: Senior Lawyer, Kyllingstad Kleveland
2007 - 2010: Associate/Senior Associate, Thommessen
Kristian Lindhartsen has a wide background in maritime law, with emphasis on marine insurance disputes, including cover disputes and direct-action matters.
He also advises shipowners and charterers on operational issues, hereunder issues related to charterparties and other contracts of carriage, commercial agreements, collisions and other marine casualties.
Lindhartsen is an experienced litigator. He has advised in and pleaded complex cases in both ordinary courts and arbitrations, including arrest and other asset securing, as well as international jurisdiction issues. Lindhartsen heads Kvale’s international arbitration practice and has experience with both ad hoc and institutional arbitration. He actively contributes to the development of the Nordic arbitration community through his position with the Nordic Offshore & Maritime Arbitration Association (NOMA). He also works with vessel-related transactions, particularly with sale/leaseback transactions of ships.
Norwegian, English
Provided by Chambers
Kristian Lindhartsen is well-versed in maritime insurance claims and is noted for his experience in limitation of liability issues. He is knowledgeable in cases involving breakdowns, collisions and damage to vessels. He also advises on insolvency-related topics in the shipping industry.
Provided by Chambers
Kristian's strategy and legal creativity is top-notch.
What sets Kristian apart from his competitors is his exceptional ability to adapt his communication and advice to the needs of the situation.
Kristian's strategy and legal creativity is top-notch.
What sets Kristian apart from his competitors is his exceptional ability to adapt his communication and advice to the needs of the situation.