Dispute resolution

Arntzen de Besche

The ‘young, hungry and razor-sharp’ team at Arntzen de Besche excels in its work for insurance sector clients, handling coverage disputes, professional negligence litigation, and D&O liability claims. Eivind Landmark Tandrevold leads the team, which also includes ’excellent litigation strategist‘ Jan Olav Aabø and the ’pragmatic and strategic’ Andreas Nordby. Vidar Riksfjord takes point on disputes in the banking and finance and capital markets sectors, among others, while Alexander Plows joined the firm from DLA Piper in January 2023, further strengthening its contentious insurance offering. The group is also supported by a strong team of associates, including Tobias Behncke, Sarah Haugvad Andresen and Martin Hoff.

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Testimonials

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‘Young, hungry and razor-sharp. More effective and entrepreneurial than others. They approach litigation with an investor's mindset and provide very commercial advice.’
‘Andreas Nordby is a very pragmatic and strategic litigator.’
‘Alex Plows and his team provide a fantastic service. They are responsive and their advice is clear and concise. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jan Olav Aabø has become our trusted adviser on all high-stakes contentious matters. Excellent litigation strategist with a keen sense for risk/reward. Associate Martin Hoff punches well above his rank. I am very impressed by his attention to detail and oral advocacy skills.’
‘Sarah Haugvad Andresen is very impressive in her work with eye to all the details.’
‘I have worked specifically with partner Vidar Riksfjord and associate Martin Hoff in disputes in the real estate sector. It has been a pleasure working with both individuals as they are highly professional, communicate well and provide exceptional advice.'
‘Eivind Landmark Tandrevold is one of the most talented lawyers around. If you need a litigator in a complex dispute, Eivind is your guy.'
'Andreas Nordby is the go-to guy for complex legal questions and strategic advice.'

Key clients

Tesla Inc.
KPMG AS
Veidekke Entreprenør AS
TINE SA
Norges Banks Pensjonskasse
Lloyd’s Insurance Company (Lloyd’s of London)
DNO Norge AS
Vroon Containers B.V.
Eviny AS (formerly BKK AS)
Chubb Insurance
Tryg Forsikring
Overføringsavtalens Sikringsordning
The Hartford
If P&C Insurance
Liberty
Aspen Insurance
Enstar Group
CNHI International

Work highlights

Successfully defended two directors in a ground-breaking Supreme Court case regarding the threshold for Directors’ liability for alleged misleading information in connection with a capital increase.
Ssuccessfully defended If P&C Insurance, the insurance company for the insured former CEO of Norske Skog and the former Chairperson of the Board of Directors in Norske Skog, in a D&O insurance policy case.
Representing CNHI International SA, which has been sued by by A-K Maskiner AS and its parent company Bertel O. Steen Agro AS.