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Kristian Østberg

Kristian Østberg

Europe 2026

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Ræder Bing Law Firm
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping: Dispute Resolution

Norway

2 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Kristian Østberg has extensive experience in shipping and marine insurance law, with a practice focused on complex dispute resolution. He has a strong industry background, including in-house experience with the shipbuilder STX/Vard, which provides him with valuable commercial insight into maritime operations and shipbuilding projects.

He advises Norwegian and international clients on a broad range of matters, including salvage, cargo recovery claims, vessel arrests, marine insurance disputes, shipbuilding contracts and charterparty issues.

Østberg is regularly involved in complex and high-value cases, including ongoing matters concerning the interpretation of P&I cover, such as disputes relating to liability for fines and the scope of pollution cover under club rules.

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Chambers European Guide

Shipping: Dispute Resolution - Norway

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Kristian Østberg is a skilled practitioner with notable knowledge in maritime and insurance law. He has experience advising on H&M policies related to the sinking and total loss of vessels, as well as P&I insurance connected to collisions.

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Strengths

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  • Kristian's advice is always good.

    Shipping: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide

  • We appreciate Kristian's approach to people and problems.

    Shipping: Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide

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Norway

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