Shipping
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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Provided by BAHR
BAHR’s experienced shipping and oil services team works closely with a wide range of clients, from well-established global shipping companies to smaller niche players and newcomers to the sector. Closely integrated with our tax and finance teams, the group assists in all aspects of the client’s business, helping to develop strategy, conduct contract negotiations, close transactions, implement decisions, and resolve disputes.
With our thorough understanding of all aspects of maritime, contractual and corporate law, as well as the legal and regulatory framework governing the field, the team is particularly in demand from global shipping companies investing in Norway and domestic companies making acquisitions both in Norway and internationally. We are also appreciated for the depth of our shipping and offshore finance expertise, for both leading lenders and borrowers. In less buoyant times, our first class restructuring practice maintains us in our position among the most active firms in the sector.
On the contentious side, our strong relationships with some of the most important insurers in the market have helped us to build a premier name for maritime insurance work, both ‘wet’ and ‘dry’, including charterparty disputes, disputes over bills of lading, shortage and contamination, and a host of other issues. Whatever the issue, though, in-house counsel can depend on high quality advice delivered in a pragmatic style by lawyers committed to their clients’ interests.
Chambers Review
BAHR has experience in a variety of corporate and finance mandates in the shipping sector, frequently advising on M&A deals and capital markets transactions. The group also acts for buyers on the negotiation of newbuilding contracts. The team works closely with the law firm's significant dispute resolution practice to assist clients with cargo damage claims.
Work Highlights
- BAHR represented Norwegian Hull Club in a direct action brought by West of England P&I Club related to a claim of cargo damage.
Strengths
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"The department is very good at simplifying matters and getting difficult things resolved. It has both senior and junior lawyers in all required fields who provide quick turnaround on matters."
"The team always has the commercial facets and implications on its radar."
"The lawyers are proactive and provide different alternatives for the challenges faced."
"BAHR has in-depth knowledge of the industry. The team is highly skilled and complemented by additional resources when necessary. It will immediately address any urgent matters and always delivers a very strong service."
"The lawyers have good industry knowledge. They are commercial and able to see the whole picture. The team has strong depth and breadth, and responds quickly with high-quality deliverables."
"The department is very good at simplifying matters and getting difficult things resolved. It has both senior and junior lawyers in all required fields who provide quick turnaround on matters."
"The team always has the commercial facets and implications on its radar."
"The lawyers are proactive and provide different alternatives for the challenges faced."
"BAHR has in-depth knowledge of the industry. The team is highly skilled and complemented by additional resources when necessary. It will immediately address any urgent matters and always delivers a very strong service."
"The lawyers have good industry knowledge. They are commercial and able to see the whole picture. The team has strong depth and breadth, and responds quickly with high-quality deliverables."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading practitioner Geir Gustavsson has substantial experience advising clients on a range of shipbuilding matters. He offers additional expertise in the purchase of newbuilds, as well as charterparty negotiations.
"Geir Gustavsson is excellent; he is very commercial and a very safe pair of hands."
"Geir has a great commercial sense, but it is his ability to see the solutions to get the deal across the line that makes him the go-to person in shipping."
"Geir has a unique ability to think commercially and strategically as well as legally."
Henrik Aadnesen is noted for his corporate and commercial practice in the sector. He leads a range of mandates, including those relating to the sale and purchase of vessels or the negotiation of new charter parties.
"Henrik Aadnesen is very diligent in his work."
Anne Dahl Frisak advises prominent domestic and international companies on corporate transactions in the shipping sector.
"One of her great strengths is managing complex transactions with multiple parties and jurisdictions."
"Anne Dahl Frisak is very good to work with and constructive."
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