Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution | Global
Norway
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Advokatfirmaet CLP
- Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
- Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
- CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
- Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
Band 4
- DLA Piper LLP
- Selmer
- Kvale Advokatfirma DA
- SANDS
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Anders Ryssdal Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS
- Frode Innjord Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
- Henning Harborg Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
- Jan B Jansen BAHR
- Kaare Andreas Shetelig Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
- Magnus Hellesylt Wiersholm
- Morten Goller Wiersholm
- Ola Ø. Nisja Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
- Stephan L Jervell Wiersholm
Band 2
Band 3
- Alex Borch Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
- Asle Bjelland CMS Kluge
- Christian Reusch Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
- Egil Jarslett Advokatfirmaet CLP
- Goud Helge Homme Fjellheim Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
- Kyrre Eggen Advokatfirmaet CLP
- Per M Ristvedt Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
- Stig Berge Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
- Trond E Sollund Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
- Terje GranvangArntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
Band 4
- Amund Noss CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
- Anette Fjeld Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
- Carl E. Roberts Selmer
- Emanuel Feinberg Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS
- Tage Brigt A. Skoghøy Advokatfirma DLA Piper
- Morten SteenstrupSANDS
- Per Conradi AndersenKvale Advokatfirma DA
- Vidar RiksfjordArntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
Band 1
1 WiersholmDispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 |Wiersholm is an outstanding and sizeable full-service law firm that advises clients on a wide range of disputes, including international matters such as high-profile arbitration. It holds particular expertise in the IT, oil and gas, and construction industries, as well as financial services. The team frequently represents clients in post-transaction disputes and claims for damages, as well as contractual litigation and arbitration procedures.
1 Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma ASDispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 |Wikborg Rein is renowned for its ability to assist clients with a variety of disputes. Its skilled team of lawyers often advises on contractual and shareholder disputes. Cross-border disputes are another area of expertise for the department, including matters relating to the transport, real estate, financial services and public sectors. The law firm also has experience in cases related to international sanctions regimes and represents clients in front of the Supreme Court.
Band 2
2 Advokatfirmaet Glittertind ASDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Glittertind houses a strong commercial disputes practice, with particular expertise in shareholder disputes and transaction-related cases. The team is also knowledgeable in professional liability and negligence issues, and it has experience in recovery and damages claims. The department additionally acts on environmental and public law matters. The lawyers have experience representing clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, as well as acting before the Supreme Court.
2 Advokatfirmaet Haavind ASDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Haavind maintains a strong arbitration and litigation practice with exceptional expertise in disputes connected to construction and infrastructure projects. It acts for both private clients and the Norwegian state authorities, advising on contentious matters often concerning shareholder agreements and contractual breaches. The department further represents clients in mediation proceedings.
2 Advokatfirmaet SchjødtDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Schjødt is recognised for its ability to handle complex domestic and international cases. Its skilled team often assists clients from the energy, maritime and financial services sectors. The practice has particular experience in compensation and liability claims, shareholder disputes, post-M&A cases and breach of contract issues.2 Advokatfirmaet Thommessen ASDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |Thommessen is able to leverage a large dispute resolution group that assists with commercial litigation across a range of industries, most notably the shipping, construction and financial services sectors. The law firm often handles post-M&A, shareholder and liability disputes, as well as representing clients in compensation claims connected to professional negligence cases.
2 BAHRDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |BAHR enjoys an impressive practice with experience in a broad range of domestic and cross-border commercial disputes. The team frequently advises on post-M&A and shareholder disputes in addition to breach of contract. The law firm also handles contentious mandates involving construction, insurance and tax. The department is well versed in arbitration proceedings.
Band 3
3 Advokatfirmaet CLPDispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |CLP is a boutique law firm that adroitly handles a variety of domestic and cross-border contentious matters, including international arbitration. It assists clients with disputes relating to transactions, shareholder agreements and professional liability. The law firm is also well placed to advise on real estate and construction cases.3 Advokatfirmaet Hjort ASDispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Hjort handles a range of commercial litigation, such as breach of contact and shareholder disputes, representing clients in damages and compensation claims. The team also has a particular focus on professional liability mandates. The lawyers are well recognised for their focus on white-collar crime disputes.3 Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt WiigDispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Simonsen Vogt Wiig assists clients with damages claims connected to contractual and post-transaction disputes, as well as construction cases. The law firm is also well placed to advise on contentious matters related to competition, public procurement and tax law. The lawyers have experience representing clients in the Supreme Court in addition to arbitration proceedings.3 CMS Kluge Advokatfirma ASDispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |CMS Kluge has a well-regarded group handling mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings, often with cross-border elements. The law firm has extensive experience in breach of contract, board member liability and shareholder disputes. The team is also knowledgeable in construction, tax and insurance claims.
Band 4
4 DLA Piper LLPDispute Resolution2025 | Band 4 |DLA Piper's dispute resolution department enters the rankings following notable recognition for its growing presence in the market. The firm handles the full gamut of commercial disputes pertaining to M&A, share purchase agreements and shareholder issues. The team is also known for its activity in real estate, construction, insurance and financial regulation cases. The firm acts on litigation and arbitration proceedings, and leverages its international network to assist with cross-border mandates.
4 SelmerDispute Resolution2025 | Band 4 |Selmer is known for handling contractual disputes, shareholder disagreements and professional liability cases. The law firm is also well placed to assist with contentious real estate mandates, including property tax issues. The team often represents clients from the energy, shipping and construction sectors, and handles disputes against public authorities.