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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Testimonials
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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.'
Key clients
- Naftogaz of Ukraine
- Volvo/Renault
- The Norwegian Bar Association
- Solvil Eiendom AS
- Marsh AS
- Zürich Insurance Group PLC Norway Branch
Work highlights
- Acting as lead counsel for Naftogaz in an ICC arbitration against Gazprom concerning payment for rendered services of organising natural gas transportation through the territory of Ukraine.
- Acting as counsel for telecoms provider Telenor ASA in a major tax case against the Norwegian government with an amount in dispute of NOK9.2bn.
- Acting as counsel for Marsh in a complex dispute against Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) related to insurance brokerage services.
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Ola Nisja
Wikborg ReinNext Generation Partners
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Marie Nesvik
Wikborg ReinPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ola Nisja, Marie Nesvik