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The below Shipping: 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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Senior Statespeople

  1. Anders W Færden
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    Anders W Færden
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 14 Years Ranked

    Head of the law firm's global insurance group, Anders Færden assists international marine insurers with high-value cases. He acts for hull insurers on total loss claims under marine insurance policies.

  2. Morten Lund Mathisen
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    Morten Lund Mathisen
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
    Morten Lund Mathisen is best known for assisting with investigations into major casualties in the offshore and shipping sectors, and also handles wreck removal cases.
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Band 1

  1. Frithjof Herlofsen
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    Frithjof Herlofsen
    Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS
    Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Frithjof Herlofsen is a distinguished lawyer who is recognised among market commentators as a skilled shipping litigator. He has extensive experience in complex insurance claims, often arising from damaged cargo.
  2. Gaute Gjelsten
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    Gaute Gjelsten
    Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS
    Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Market leader Gaute Gjelsten is a deeply experienced lawyer with proven expertise in complex insurance disputes, including acting before the Supreme Court. He is highlighted for his knowledge in limitation of liability issues, pollution claims and wreck removals.
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Band 2

  1. Andreas Meidell
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    Andreas Meidell
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Andreas Meidell is well known as an insurance specialist with notable experience in shipping cases. He acts for major international marine insurers and their insureds on disputes arising from collisions or groundings. He also handles arbitration mandates.
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Band 3

  1. Henrik Hagberg
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    Henrik Hagberg
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Henrik Hagberg is a top-tier practitioner in corporate and commercial mandates in the maritime sector. He is frequently seen advising on sale and leaseback transactions, and he offers additional experience in contentious shipping matters, representing clients before the Oslo District Court and the Court of Appeal.
  2. Herman Steen
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    Herman Steen
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Herman Steen advises insurers and their insured shipowners on litigation arising from collisions or other accidents at sea. He is head of the law firm's emergency response team.

  3. Jon Andersen
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    Jon Andersen
    Ræder Bing Law Firm
    Ræder Bing Law Firm | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Jon Andersen handles a diverse range of cases on behalf of insurers, shipowners and salvors. He has experience in cargo damage and recovery claims.

  4. Kristian Lindhartsen
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    Kristian Lindhartsen
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    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.

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    Kristian Østberg
    Ræder Bing Law Firm
    Ræder Bing Law Firm | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    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.

  6. Oddbjørn Slinning
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    Oddbjørn Slinning
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Oddbjørn Slinning advises on charter party disputes as well as damages and insurance claims. He is also experienced in non-contentious matters relating to transactions.