Mr Are Hunskaar > DLA Piper > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile

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.

As part of the firm’s global network, DLA Piper assist international clients with domestic projects, and represents notable names in mediation and litigation. Are Hunskaar has a strong track-record litigating principle construction disputes before the Supreme Court, while Arne Engesæth handles disputes, arbitrations and mediations. Tommy Bruun and Helge Neraal both departed to Kvale Advokatfirma DA in October 2024.