With a standalone litigation and arbitration team experienced in handling cases before the Supreme Court, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig is commended by clients for its ‘very good legal quality and academic intellectuality, with a clear commercial mindset.’ Practice head Christian Reusch is an experienced litigator, having acted before the Supreme Court, District Courts, and Courts of Appeal. Anette Fjeld adds aptitude in insurance and tort litigation. The team also includes Jenny Sandvig, a key name for ESG, environmental and human rights cases, and Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik , who works closely with shipowners and marine insurance companies on a varied range of commercial disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig’s dispute resolution practice combines very good legal quality and academic intellectuality, with a clear commercial mindset.’
- ‘Øystein Nore Nyhus combines strong litigation experience – which we observed first-hand in the Supreme Court – with the ability to be an effective sparring partner in more informal, ongoing matters. For us, it has been invaluable to rely on him as a strategist, a lecturer, and as the author of extensive legal opinions.’
- ‘The team have good understanding of business strategy and commercial goals. Also good in using limited, but efficient and good quality resources.’
- ‘Good eye for details. Thorough legal assessments, provide excellent work.’
- ‘Pragmatic, cost efficient and solution oriented. ’
- ‘Christian Reusch is a brilliant lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He has a warm personality combined with a sharp legal mind and a professional attitude.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
- Facebook Norway AS
- Coop Norge SA
- DNB Bank ASA
- Telia Norge AS
- Tesla Norway AS
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- Norwegian Bank ASA
- St 1 Norge AS
- Norsk Butikkdrift AS
- Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
- Prime Capital AG
Work highlights
Representing Skeljungur h.f. in a lawsuit raised by Marine Supply AS, including allegations of wrongful acquisition and use of trade secrets and a claim for compensation.
Representing Telia Norge AS in a NOK 256.1m VAT claim against the Norwegian Tax Administration concerning the interpretation of the VAT exemption for electronic news services.
Acting as counsel for Greenpeace and Nature and Youth Norway in a validity and injunction case against three PDO approvals of new oil and gas fields.
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Practice head
Christian Reusch
Other key lawyers
Anette Fjeld; Jenny Sandvig; Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik; Øystein Nore Nyhus