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Wikborg Rein‘s practice has a particular strength in dispute resolution and its client roster features real estate developers and administrators, amongst others. Head of the team Marius Egeberg, noted for his ’great strategic perspective’, has a contentious specialism. Ola Haugen is experienced advising both contractors and companies, while Christian Cederkvist has a dispute resolution focus. Lars Erik Schjeide departed in September 2024 to SANDS.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is dynamic and has various skills and expertise, which makes for a very complete and competent team.’

  • ‘Partner and head of the department, Marius Egeberg, is very well up-to-date in all matters and leads his team in a very good way. The follow-up he provides is adapted to the various needs, and you are well looked after.’

  • ‘Marius Egeberg has great strategic perspective.’

  • ‘Marius Egeberg and his team are the best in the industry for construction law. They possess an exceptionally high level of expertise, combined with outstanding competence in dispute resolution and litigation.’

  • ‘Marius Egeberg is the best in the industry for construction law. He possesses an exceptionally high level of expertise, combined with outstanding competence in dispute resolution and litigation.’

  • ‘They are of course highly qualified, but what makes them different is their ability to see the client's need, to listen and to be open to input. They are very friendly and easy to work with.’

  • ‘They are really fast when we need them, and they give us the advice e need. When going to court, they have unique skills in conducting the trial. ’

  • ‘Service, competence, great legal advice, the ability to adjust to any situation and the ability to understand cases fast. Also impressed by their negotiation skills in difficult cases. ’

Key clients

  • SVG Property AS
  • Entra ASA
  • BundeBygg AS
  • NorgesGruppen ASA
  • Øgreid Eiendom AS
  • Arbo Entreprenør AS
  • Sporveien AS
  • Storebrand ASA
  • Rambøll Norge AS
  • Nordic Demolition AS

Work highlights

  • Assisting Entra ASA in a dispute with the contractor Betonmast regarding the final settlement of a refurbishment project.
  • Assisting BundeBygg in a NOK 2 billion project for the construction of Meierikvartalet in Lillestrøm.
  • Representing Norsk Datalager AS in a data center project valued at NOK 2.5 billion, which is currently under construction.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marius Egeberg

Other key lawyers

Kristoffer Lerum, Ola Haugen, Christian Cederkvist