With demonstrable strength in complex cross-border mandates, Wikborg Rein leverages its global network of offices to provide a market-leading international disputes and arbitration offering; a recent highlight involved representing Naftogaz of Ukraine against Gazprom in a high-value commercial IOC arbitration. Ola Nisja and Marie Nesvik jointly head up the team and are both seasoned arbitrators with a focus on cross-border mandates. The ‘extremely smart and quick’ Aadne Haga takes point on disputes in the gas industry, while Kaare Andreas Shetelig has a broad practice covering post-M&A, public sector and transfer pricing disputes. ‘Strong negotiator’ Jørgen Vangsnes is recommended for cases in the technology sector, while Ola Haugen has a particular emphasis on contractual, construction and project-related disputes.
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‘Balanced mindset with hands on advice. Solution driven with realistic expectations of outcome. Deliver quality on time.’
‘Wikborg Rein is our first choice in the Norwegian market, with a top-notch arbitration practice.'
‘Aadne Haga is our go-to litigator in the region. He is extremely smart and quick, always has detailed knowledge of the file and great strategic capabilities.’
‘Aadne Haga is our partner. He is a man of sophisticated mind who manages to wrap up unpleasant issues in a way to mitigate them. He is proficient in pedagogical legal drafting which leaves no space for the opponents in arbitration.'
‘Kaare Andreas Shetelig possesses a deep plowing eye for details, as well as the skills for sorting them out, and focus on the vital ones.’
‘Very efficient and client-service oriented team. Advice is very much on point.’
‘Jørgen Vangsnes is a strong negotiator and understands the client's needs very well.’
‘Unrivalled client attention and consistent and timely delivery of high-quality advice combined with an ability to perform in a political environment.'
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Ola is head of the firm's Litigation and Arbitration practice. His main areas of practice include issues relating to litigation and dispute resolution, as well as contractual law, real estate and administrative law. Ola is admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court and is recommended by Chambers and Partners as "Leaders in their field" in the category Dispute Resolution.
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Marie works primarily within litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on cross border disputes. She has extensive experience with litigation before the ordinary courts, as well as national and international arbitration (ICC, SCC, OCC, DIA and ad hoc), and her work has covered a wide range of industries and issues. Marie holds a PhD in private international law from the University of Oslo, where she continues to teach. In 2021, she was admitted to the Supreme Court, and in 2022, she topped the ranking of up and coming dispute resolution lawyers in the Norwegian Financial Daily's annual lawyers survey.
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Ola Nisja, Marie Nesvik