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Shipping: Dispute Resolution | Europe

Norway

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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  1. Morten Lund Mathisen
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    Morten Lund Mathisen
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked
    "He is a truly international lawyer with a unique standing in casualty and wreck removal work. We appreciate his problem-solving ability. His standing in the market is incredibly high, and he is respected by clients and opponents alike."
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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
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    "Frithjof Herlofsen is a good mix of a pragmatic and highly sophisticated shipping lawyer. He displays a good understanding of the client's business and commercial goals, enabling him to tune his recommendations to a satisfactory outcome."
  2. Gaute Gjelsten
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    Gaute Gjelsten
    Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS
    Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 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. Anders W Færden
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    Anders W Færden
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Head of the law firm's global insurance group from Oslo, Anders Færden assists international marine insurers with high-value cases. He acts for hull insurers on total loss claims under marine insurance policies.
  2. Andreas Meidell
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    Andreas Meidell
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 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.
  3. Christian Hauge
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    Christian Hauge
    Wiersholm
    Wiersholm | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Progressing in the rankings, Christian Hauge has broad experience in litigation proceedings relating to cargo damage as well as insurance liability claims.
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Band 3

  1. Henrik Hagberg
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    Henrik Hagberg
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 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
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Herman Steen advises insurers and their insured ship owners on litigation arising from collisions or other accidents at sea. He is head of the law firm's shipping and offshore disputes practice.
  3. Jon Andersen
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    Jon Andersen
    Ræder Bing Law Firm
    Ræder Bing Law Firm | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jon Andersen is a partner at Ræder Bing Law Firm who handles a diverse range of cases on behalf of insurers, ship owners and salvors.
  4. Kristian Lindhartsen
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    Kristian Lindhartsen
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA
    Kvale Advokatfirma DA | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    New to the rankings, 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.
  5. Oddbjørn Slinning
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    Oddbjørn Slinning
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 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.