Praised by clients for a ‘unique and broad competence’, the dispute resolution practice at BAHR advises across commercial litigation, consistently handling high-value M&A disputes, shareholder disputes, and financial arrangement disputes. Atle Skaldebø-Rød heads up the team, and the ‘strategic thinking’ Jan Jansen specialises in tax disputes and litigation in the oil and energy sectors, while Thomas K. Svensen is well regarded for arbitration and litigation within the energy sector. Other key names include Sam E. Harris, who takes point on construction and real estate-related disputes, and Simen Skjold Søgaard, who is recommended for civil litigation.

The large and experienced team at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is singled out for its ‘robust legal services and client-centric approach’ and has broad industry sector expertise ranging from the real estate to finance spaces. With expertise in infrastructure and construction disputes, Henning Nordtvedt leads the group, which also includes Johnny Johansen, who is well renowned for construction-related disputes, and Rasmus Asbjørnsen, whose has a varied litigation practice. Mikal Brøndmo focuses on international disputes and arbitration proceedings, while Anne Hesjedal Sending is recommended for public procurement and commercial contract mandates. Kari Sigurdsen has an extensive track record in court representation, with a broad practice covering contract and employment law.

With a extensive specialism in oil and gas disputes, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt also has an array of specialties including handling securities and corporate, maritime and shipping and technology disputes. The practice is led by the capable trio of Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen, Trond Sollund and Hallvard Gilje Aarseth. Andersen is a patent and IP expert, Sollund is a key name in the oil and gas sector, and Aarseth’s broad practice covers energy, shipping and offshore, and public law work. On the company law side, Per Magne Ristvedt is a key contact, while Andreas A. Johansen specialises in offshore and onshore construction disputes.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig covers disputes across a breadth of industries, including the shipping and maritime, technology, energy, and finance sectors. Drawing from expertise litigating on behalf of the Norwegian government before the Supreme Court, Christian Reusch leads the ‘experienced, knowledgeable’ and ‘pragmatic’ team. For tax, Vat and insurance litigation, Anette Fjeld is a key contact, while Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik has a strong track record in cross-border disputes. Other key names include Knud Jacob Knudsen, who takes point on international arbitrations, and Jenny Sandvig, who is recommended for ESG, environment and human rights work.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS advises blue-chip clients across post-M&A, banking and finance, oil and gas, and construction disputes, and other commercial litigation. Headed up by Kristine Hyldmo Bjørnvik, who consistently litigates complex commercial contract disputes, the team, which is praised for its ‘first-class legal knowledge’, also includes Henning Harborg, who is recommended for white-collar crime disputes, and Eirik W Raanes, who takes point on competition mandates. Other key names include ‘sharp-minded’ corporate expert Stig Berge, and Andreas Meidell, who is well regarded for insurance mandates. For post-M&A and securities litigation, Nanette Arvesen is a key contact.

Wiersholm‘s dispute resolution offering runs the gamut of contentious mandates, and the large and experienced team is the go-to adviser for major domestic and international businesses. Thomas Naalsund and Magnus Hellesylt jointly lead the team; Naalsund has broad experience that extends to post-transaction disputes and competition litigation, while Hellesylt is rated for intellectual property and TMT disputes. Other key members include EEA and tax expert Bettina Banoun, and Magnus Nordøy Snellingen, who focuses on the finance sector. For financial and corporate litigation, Olav Perland is a key name, while Odin Breidvik readily advises on complex contract and liability disputes.

Leveraging its global network of offices, Wikborg Rein is especially well positioned to handle cross-border disputes. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Ola Nisja, who is renowned for complex construction projects and contractual disputes; and Marie Nesvik, who has an impressive track record in international and cross-border litigation. For commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings, Ola Haugen is a key contact, while the ‘reliable’ Kaare Andreas Shetelig combines expertise in post-M&A and public sector disputes with a background litigating on behalf of the Norwegian government. Jørgen Vangsnes takes point on technology disputes, while Aadne Haga leads the international arbitration team and is well regarded within the energy and commodities sectors.

The dispute offering at Arntzen de Besche covers the full spectrum of dispute resolution, extending to cross-border litigation and corporate litigation. Leading the practice, Eivind Landmark Tandrevold‘s experience in post-M&A and professional negligence disputes bolsters the team’s offering. Terje Granvang takes point on professional liability mandates, while Andreas Nordby is recommended for IT, technology and food production sector work. Vidar Riksfjord‘s broad expertise covers commercial disputes arising out of debt and equity agreements and shareholder agreements, and Jan Olav Aabø specialises in professional indemnity claims. The team is supported by a strong team of associates, including Tobias Behncke, Sarah Haugvad Andresen and Bendik Misund Nedberg. The team’s offshore and renewable energy offering was strengthened by the arrival of Stig Walle in February 2024.

Praised by clients for its ‘broad competence’, the disputes team at CMS Kluge works across a range of sectors, with particular strength in construction and infrastructure disputes. Christian Galtung leads the team, specialising in company and public administrative litigation. The team also includes the ‘dedicated’ Asle Bjelland and Amund Noss; Bjelland is a key name for construction and shipping disputes, and Noss is recommended for commercial and administrative matters.  For restructuring and insolvency litigation, Hans Ingvald Stensholdt is a good contact, while Steffen Asmundsson‘s broad practice includes real estate and copyright litigation.

Praised by clients as an ‘invaluable partner in dispute resolution’, the practice at Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS covers the full spectrum of commercial disputes. Emanuel Feinberg leads the team and takes point on commercial disputes. Nils-Henrik Pettersson focuses on liability, corporate, and oil and gas disputes, while Anders Ryssdal brings ‘strategic vision’ to arbitration proceedings. Other key names include insurance litigation expert Ståle Hovda and Jon Wessel-Aas, who joined in February 2024, adding broad expertise across media, privacy and human rights matters.

Led by telecoms expert Kristin Veierød, the disputes team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort is sought after by a broad range of clients, including companies in the real estate, construction and public sectors, on the full range of contentious mandates. Praised for his ‘high level of competence’, Frode Innjord is an experienced litigator and is particularly well-versed in real estate and construction law, while Nils Christian Langtvedt takes point on white-collar crime cases. For contentious employment mandates, Alex Borch , Anne Marie Due and Christopher Hansteen are key names.

Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s dispute team handles a broad range of contentious mandates across the shipping, life sciences, insurance, and energy sectors, among others. Practice head Per Conradi Andersen is recommended for his expertise in technology and intellectual property, construction and renewables litigation. For financial services, oil and gas, and public law work, Andreas Stang Lund takes point. Lilly Kathrin Relling has a proven track record in shipping and cross-border litigation, while Christian Poulsson‘s varied case load includes energy derivatives trading disputes.

Selmer fields a full-service dispute resolution practice, with particular expertise in shipbuilding and offshore, technology and contractual disputes. Heading up the ‘pragmatic and responsive’ team is Fredrik Ellingsen, who has a proven track record litigating across a broad range of complex disputes, including technology and construction mandates. Amongst the team is Carl Roberts, who handles the full range of contractual and public law disputes, and Anders Flaatin Wilhelmsen, who combines a background at the Attorney General’s Office with specialism in public and administrative disputes.

Praised by clients for its ‘professional and highly skilled team’, Advokatfirmaet CLP DA‘s dispute practice sits as a core area for the M&A and litigation boutique. Founding partner Egil Jarslett co-heads the litigation practice and leads on contract, real estate, and intellectual property mandates, while fellow co-head Kyrre Eggen is an expert in media and intellectual property matters. Fred Arthur Andersen takes point on commercial litigation, while the ‘outstanding’ Bodil Høstmælingen takes point on commercial and public procurement matters.

General commercial litigation is an area of focus for the growing group at DLA Piper, which advises on litigation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings. Group head Tage Brigt A. Skoghøy ‘delivers outstanding results’ across post-M&A, real estate and IP mandates. On the technology and cross-border side, Ørjan Salvesen Haukaas is a key name, while Are Hunskaar is sought after for construction and insurance claims. Other key names are Mohsin Ramani, who takes point on compensation claims including marine insurance work, and Marie Bjørk Myklebust, who has specialised expertise in technology and cryptocurrency disputes.

Specialist insurance and disputes boutique firm Advokatfirma Kogstad Lunde & Co acts for local authorities, insurance companies and governmental entities. Terje Marthinsen, who is a personal injury and public liability expert, co-heads the practice alongside Trond Werner Lunde, who is a seasoned insurance litigator for tort and internal dispute mandates. Also in the core team is Karoline Stenberg who focuses on professional liability issues, recourse claims and insurance fraud mandates.

Drawing from the firm’s other practice areas, SANDS' dispute offering acts primarily for the construction and infrastructure, shipping, and aquaculture sectors. At the helm of the practice sits Hege Birkeland Ersdal, who combines expertise in real estate issues and white-collar crime matters. Hilde Lund takes point on civil claims involving public sector entities, while Caterina Gaeta regularly assists insurance companies.