Shipping
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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Provided by Kvale Advokatfirma DA
Our team assists the full range of stake holders within the Shipping and Oil Service industry, hereunder shipowners, charterers, managers, insurance companies, asset managers, lenders and other parties within the industry.
Our approach to the legal issues at hand is characterised by a genuine commercial knowledge, and we strive to understand our clients' business and to provide top quality legal services across the range.
Chambers Review
Kvale offers a strong shipping practice from its offices in Ålesund, Oslo and Tromsø. The law firm stands out for its experience in direct actions filed against Norwegian insurers. Its lawyers act on both the debtor and creditor sides of shipping sector restructurings. The team also handles a wider range of commercial and contentious shipping matters.
Work Highlights
- Kvale represented Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione in an insurance dispute under the Nordic Marine Insurance Plan following damage sustained to vessels during chartering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kvale has skilled lawyers who provide excellent assistance on thorny issues. The depth of its shipping expertise continues to expand."
"The team consists of experienced lawyers who are real experts in their field."
"The law firm has a good understanding of the market and good experience in litigation."
"The lawyers show a good understanding of the client's needs."
"The team has great multi-jurisdictional capacities, and is solution-oriented and efficient."
"Kvale has skilled lawyers who provide excellent assistance on thorny issues. The depth of its shipping expertise continues to expand."
"The team consists of experienced lawyers who are real experts in their field."
"The law firm has a good understanding of the market and good experience in litigation."
"The lawyers show a good understanding of the client's needs."
"The team has great multi-jurisdictional capacities, and is solution-oriented and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is a really sound lawyer who knows his stuff and is quick. He is a commercial adviser."
"Kristian Lindhartsen is a skilled tactician you need in your corner."
"It is a pleasure working with Kristian, who is very approachable and reliable."
"He is a great lawyer who always thinks outside the box and is creative."
"He is our first port of call for anything big and complex in shipping in Norway."
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