With strength in dispute resolution, Wikborg Rein acts for a diverse group of clients that includes international construction companies, local authorities and public sector entities. Marius Egeberg and Ola Nisja jointly lead the team; the ‘extremely professional’ Egeberg focuses on contentious mandates, while Nisja attracts praise for his ’incredibly strategic approach’. The group also has a solid presence on Norway’s west coast, with Kristoffer Lerum leading the Bergen office. Lars Erik Schjeide has specialised expertise in building and construction contracts; ‘skilled negotiator’ Christian Cederkvist is also recommended.
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‘Within construction law, Wikborg Rein has a young and up-and-coming environment with skilled lawyers. The team delivers quickly and with very good advice on all phases of a construction case.’
‘Marius Egeberg is a highly qualified construction lawyer with a good professional foundation. Very fast and good follow-up of all cases.’
‘The team is led by Ola Nisja, who has an incredibly strategic approach and is highly diplomatic, yet fierce in execution. His associate, Christian Cederkvist, is early in his career already a skilled negotiator, thinking strategically and working independently.’
‘I find Wikborg Rein quite engaged in all the cases and, when compared to other firms, I find that they go into a high level of detail.’
‘Marius Egeberg is extremely professional.’
‘High quality and efficiency in every part we need. A multi-skilled law firm with focused employees in every area we need. The way they orchestrate the different capabilities is impressive.’
Rising stars
Lars Erik works primarily with contract matters and counselling related construction law. He assists clients in all stages of the building projects, from contract negotiations, claims handling and day-to-day counselling, managing the final settlement, as well as dispute handling and litigation. Lars Erik has also considerable experience in handling mediation and proceedings before courts.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marius Egeberg, Ola Nisja