Arntzen de Besche

Senior Associate. Behncke assists Norwegian and foreign clients with various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiations and general business law counselling. He possesses broad expertise within contract law, law of damages and insurance law, and has been involved in several extensive and complex disputes before the courts. Behncke has considerable experience of cases relating to professional liability and directors’ liability. In addition to his involvement in sizeable litigation assignments concerning directors’ liability and management liability, he has written an article on mitigation of directors’ liability pursuant to Section 17-2 of the Limited Liability Companies Act, published in Norwegian legal journal “Tidsskrift for erstatningsrett, forsikringsrett og trygderett” (journal for law of damages, insurance law and social security law). Behncke is also part of the professional liability team, which handles a number of cases against different kinds of professional practitioners, and has particular expertise in the area of auditor’s liability. Within insurance, Behncke’s assistance includes assessment of cover, filing of claims to insurance companies and handling of disputes associated with various types of insurance cover. He has particular experience of D&O insurance and professional liability insurance. Behncke also gives lectures on these subjects.

Partner. Riksfjord acts as legal advisor and counsel for clients in disputes involving numerous industries, including banking, financial services, private equity and venture capital, real estate, retail, shipping, insurance, energy, fisheries and aquaculture. He also represents and counsel management, directors, accountants and lawyers in professional liability matters.​ Riksfjord has a particular focus on commercial disputes, typically arising out of debt and equity investments, financing agreements, acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, contracts and other significant agreements or arrangements. He also specializes in cases involving trade secrets, financial instruments, digital currencies, valuations and other economic issues, as well as employment law.​​ In addition to this, Riksfjord is an expert on provisional measures, including preliminary injunctions, seizures and securing of evidence – especially in complex international matters. Furthermore, he has comprehensive experience with international rules of jurisdiction and cross-border debt enforcement. Riksfjord is known for his clear and coherent advice. He follows his clients closely and is always available.

Partner. Landmark Tandrevold helps clients to manage risk and resolve disputes, mainly within the fields of contract, company, tort and insurance law. He has a proven and varied track record covering a wide range of business sectors. Landmark Tandrevold has extensive experience acting in complex professional liability disputes, transaction-related claims and insurance cases. In addition, he frequently assists clients with cross-border matters and is regularly instructed in cross-border litigation and international arbitration proceedings. Landmark Tandrevold also advises litigation funders and claimants with disputes funding options and regulatory matters. Landmark Tandrevold focuses on providing clear, no-nonsense advice. He is recognized by clients for being a persistent litigator, when necessary, but also for promoting resolution where possible. Landmark Tandrevold also brings a strong track record in using digital forensics and analytics tools to streamline dispute management processes.