Dispute resolution

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig covers disputes across a breadth of industries, including the shipping and maritime, technology, energy, and finance sectors. Drawing from expertise litigating on behalf of the Norwegian government before the Supreme Court, Christian Reusch leads the ‘experienced, knowledgeable’ and ’pragmatic’ team. For tax, Vat and insurance litigation, Anette Fjeld is a key contact, while Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik has a strong track record in cross-border disputes. Other key names include Knud Jacob Knudsen, who takes point on international arbitrations, and Jenny Sandvig, who is recommended for ESG, environment and human rights work.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘They are precise in their description of the problem, provide good insight into the case and sources of law, dare to give advice and say something about the strengths and weaknesses of our case.’
‘Knud Knudsen acted as a good adviser who inspired trust and security. Appears to be professionally skilled and able to explain a complex case in a good way.'
‘At Simonsen Vogt Wiig you find some of the best lawyers in Norway, especially when it comes to climate litigation. The team we have worked with has been able to handle a case with high complexity and pace, in an exceptional manner.’
‘I have worked mostly with Jenny Sandvig and find the collaboration with her outstanding. Her competence within climate litigation has to be world-leading.’
‘Kristoffer Larsen Rognvik and Jan Vablum have been very capable and good to work with both as lawyers and as advisers.’
‘Relaxed attitude, highly skilled mixed with lots of common sense.’
‘The team is experienced, knowledgeable, pragmatic and great at communication. And not least, they are available and very pleasant to work with.’
‘I would like to praise partners Christian Reusch and Anette Fjeld for the work they have done for us recently in a case tried before the courts. They are experienced, committed and available, produce great work and secure cost predictability.’

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
Yara ASA
Rheinmetall Norway AS and Rheinmetall AG
Trannel Inc
Norges Skogeierforbund
TV 2 AS
Greenpeace
Synnøve Finden AS

Work highlights

Acting as counsel for Greenpeace and Nature and Youth Norway in a validity and injunction case against the Norwegian government.
Representing Telia Norge AS in a NOK250m VAT claim against the Norwegian Tax Administration.
Representing a father against The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) in a Supreme Court case.