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Dispute Resolution | Europe

Norway

The below Dispute Resolution rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Norway. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Wiersholm
    1
    Wiersholm
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Wiersholm is an outstanding and sizeable full-service law firm which advises clients on a wide range of disputes, including international matters, such as high-profile arbitration. It holds particular expertise in the IT, fisheries, oil and gas, and construction industries, as well as financial services. The team often represents clients in post-transactional disputes.
  2. Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    1
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    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, tech, 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.
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Band 2

  1. Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
    2
    Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    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 clients on contentious matters often concerning shareholder agreements and contractual breaches.
  2. Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    2
    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    2
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Rising in the rankings, Thommessen enjoys a large dispute resolution group that assists with commercial litigation across a range of industries, most notably the shipping and financial services sectors. The law firm often handles compensation claims connected to professional negligence cases, as well as representing clients in post-M&A, shareholder and liability disputes.
  4. BAHR
    2
    BAHR
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 3

  1. Advokatfirmaet CLP
    3
    Advokatfirmaet CLP
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS
    3
    Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    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 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.
  3. Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
    3
    Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    3
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
    3
    Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Arntzen de Besche has an experienced dispute resolution practice that is particularly active in shareholder disputes and contractual litigation. It also handles professional negligence and directors' liability cases. The lawyers are popular with clients from the insurance and financial services industries.
  6. CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
    3
    CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    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 and insurance claims.
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Band 4

  1. Kvale Advokatfirma DA
    4
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Kvale represents clients from a broad range of sectors, including the construction, shipping and TMT industries. The law firm often assists companies and private individuals with cases relating to board member liability, contract and payment disputes, and claims for compensation and damages.
  2. SANDS
    4
    SANDS
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    SANDS handles commercial litigation relating to damages claims, breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The lawyers are also particularly knowledgeable in construction, insurance and product liability cases. SANDS additionally acts on white-collar crime mandates and has experience representing clients before the Supreme Court.
  3. Selmer
    4
    Selmer
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.