Shipping: Dispute Resolution | Europe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Progressing in the rankings, Christian Hauge has broad experience in litigation proceedings relating to cargo damage as well as insurance liability claims.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.