Ranking tables
Shipping: Dispute Resolution | Europe
Norway
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Senior Statespeople
S Anders W Færden
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Senior Statespeople |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.
S Morten Lund MathisenWikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Senior Statespeople |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.
Band 1
1 Frithjof Herlofsen
Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 |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.
1 Gaute GjelstenGjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Andreas Meidell
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 |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.
Band 3
3 Henrik HagbergAdvokatfirmaet Thommessen AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |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.
3 Herman SteenWikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |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
Ræder Bing Law Firm | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |Jon Andersen handles a diverse range of cases on behalf of insurers, shipowners and salvors. He has experience in cargo damage and recovery claims.
3 Kristian Lindhartsen
Kvale Advokatfirma DA | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |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.
3 Kristian ØstbergRæder Bing Law Firm | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |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.
3 Oddbjørn SlinningWikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS | Shipping: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 |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.