Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
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Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Overview
An indefinite number of legal disputes may arise between parties in commercial relations. Litigation and dispute resolution is a collective term for the various approaches the parties may apply to solve legal disputes.
Our lawyers have a broad and extensive experience of successfully defending their clients in legal disputes. Our expertise and experience covers disputes within the area of general commercial/business law as well as far more specialized areas of law such as intellectual property rights, energy law and maritime law.
Our broad commercial capabilities within business law ensure that we can address any type of legal dispute. This include disputes arising due to or following the acquisition of a company, board responsibility in limited liability companies, employment law, tort and a wide range of contractual disputes. Our lawyers are pre-eminent in handling major and complex disputes related to contracts of construction and manufacturing and also have experience within the area of public law, which includes direct and indirect taxes.
The Dispute Resolution group consists of 23 partners, with a total of 60 lawyers in the group. 17 of the company's lawyers are admitted to the Supreme Court. Our multi-jurisdictional team offers clients seamless advice on dispute resolution though our network of offices in Oslo and Bergen, and also London and Singapore.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein is renowned for its ability to assist clients with a variety of disputes. Its skilled team of lawyers often advises on contractual and shareholder disputes. Cross-border disputes are another area of expertise for the department, including matters relating to the transport, tech, financial services and public sectors. The law firm also has experience in cases related to international sanctions regimes and represents clients in front of the Supreme Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wikborg Rein offers quick responses, good follow-up and pragmatic advice. The team gives a commercial risk assessment as part of its advice."
"It is a strong team with a strategic mindset and a great ability to manage, plan and execute complex litigation."
"Wikborg Rein can find the little things that can turn a case around."
"The team is very efficient."
"The practice has an excellent ability to legally dissect the core issues under pressure and provide top-notch advice. It offers consistently strong and second-to-none client attention."
"Wikborg Rein offers quick responses, good follow-up and pragmatic advice. The team gives a commercial risk assessment as part of its advice."
"It is a strong team with a strategic mindset and a great ability to manage, plan and execute complex litigation."
"Wikborg Rein can find the little things that can turn a case around."
"The team is very efficient."
"The practice has an excellent ability to legally dissect the core issues under pressure and provide top-notch advice. It offers consistently strong and second-to-none client attention."
Notable Practitioners
Ola Nisja is a skilled lawyer who often works on contractual disputes, and has extensive experience representing clients in highly complex domestic and international matters.
"Ola is just the best lawyer you can engage for complex litigation. He is on top of all issues and pragmatic when needed. He fully understands the needs of the client."
"Ola Nisja has an excellent strategic mindset and is a great communicator."
"He has a very good technical and commercial understanding of a case, and he is quick to understand the issues and the business's needs."
"He is on the ball and goes right into the case."
"He is very skilled, charismatic and pragmatic."
Kaare Andreas Shetelig is an experienced lawyer who handles complex, cross-border contractual disputes. He has experience representing clients in front of the Supreme Court.
"When it comes to court proceedings, orally and in writing, he is impeccable."
"Kaare is very personable; he is good to talk to and discuss things with."
"Kaare Andreas Shetelig is very able in commercial disputes."
"His ability to quickly grasp complex facts and legal analysis is impressive."
"He is very skilled and very pedagogical."
Ola Haugen is an expert in contractual disputes. He often represents clients with domestic and international matters.
"His work is very efficient and he is very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Norway