Wikborg Rein

Ship and rig recycling, China, Shipping, Contract Law and Construction

Christian is head of Wikborg Rein's Renewables Energy group in Bergen. He primarily works with project development works and contract advice within the shipping, offshore and energy industry. He has particularly broad experience from structuring, planning, negotiations and management of energy, shipbuilding and offshore projects. As part of the Renewables Energy group he is involved in several industry projects regarding renewables and the shipping industry's ongoing green transition. Christian was the Managing Partner of the Shanghai office from 2016 to 2019 and has extensive experience in cross border contracts and investment matters. Christian is ranked by Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer and for 2023 he were given the following testimonial: "I have recently worked a lot with partner Christian James-Olsen and associate Jens Drageset. Both provide quick, quality feedback. They are able to convey legal perspectives in a simple, understandable and case efficient manner. They are always available. Even after working long hours, they are in a good mood, and we always find a way forward."

2019 – Partner, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2016 – 2019 Managing Partner, Wikborg Rein, Shanghai 2015 – 2016 Partner, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2011 – 2014 Senior Lawyer, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2009 Senior Associate, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2005 – 2008 Associate, Wikborg Rein, Bergen 2004 Associate, Simonsen Føyen, Stavanger 2003 – 2004 Trainee, Wikborg Rein, Bergen

2007 Practising Certificate 2003 Cand. jur. University of Bergen 2002 Bond University, Australia