The dedicated litigation department at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig handles disputes across several industries, including the shipping and maritime, technology, energy, and finance sectors. Christian Reusch, praised for his ‘magnificent capability to identify relevant legal issues’, leads the team and has a solid track record litigating on behalf of the Norwegian government before the Supreme Court. Anette Fjeld takes point on insurance, tax, and VAT litigation, including professional liability and recourse claims, while Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik is the key contact for multi-jurisdictional disputes. The ’extremely thorough’ Knud Jacob Knudsen joined the team in October 2022, strengthening the international arbitration and contentious construction offering, while Jenny Sandvig joined the team in May 2023, adding expertise in ESG, human rights and environmental litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Anette Fjeld is very skilled and quickly familiarises herself with complex issues and professional questions in the disputed subjects.'
‘Anette Fjeld - Commitment, availability and a sober orientation to reality. Very large capacity both in the subject and in completed work. She always delivers above expectations.'
'They are very capable and knowledgeable. You know your case is in very good hands and they are very responsive to answer any questions at any time.'
'They had conviction and motivation in arguing the case in the best possible way, which was very encouraging for us.'
‘Anette Fjeld - Very good competence, and ability to understand our business and create an efficient strategy to win the case.’
'Christian Reusch - magnificent capability to identify relevant legal issues and sort out unnecessary issues presented by counterpart. Capable to listen and take into account client's commercial interest. Knud Knudsen - extremely thorough in his work. Good legal insight and perspective. Eye for details.'
'Christian Reusch provides outstanding clear advice, structure and presentation in front of the court.'
'Very good in analysis of case law and probabilities, procedural advice and case presentation.'
Key clients
- Andøya Vind AS
- Bank Norwegian AS
- Coop Norge SA
- DNB Bank ASA
- Entercash Ltd.
- European Gaming & Betting Association
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- Frøiland Bygg AS
- The Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries (NHO Luftfart)
- Norsk Butikkdrift AS
- Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
- Prime Capital AG
- Prime Scandic SARL
- Rheinmetall Norway AS and Rheinmetall AG
- Rolls Royce Marine
- Skarpnes AS
- Trannel Inc
- Tesla
- TV 2 AS
- Ullevål Universitetssykehus HF
- Yara
- Fauske municipaltity and Sørfold municipality
- Norsk Kennel Klub
- Telenor Norge AS
- Ministry of Finance / The Norwegian Tax Administration
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel for Alarmkundeforening in a group action against Sector Alarm and Verizure.
- Acting as counsel for Prime Capital AG, a German investment fund, in relation to a large investment in a windmill park at Kvaløya (outside Tromsø, northern Norway) in a dispute with a Norwegian lawyer.
- Representing Andøya Vind AS and Prime Scandic SARL in a claim for damages against the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Reusch