Collaborating closely with the firm’s construction team, the disputes team at SANDS has a solid track record in acting for clients in the energy, insurance, infrastructure and real estate industries. Under the leadership of Hege Birkeland Ersdal, the group has seen an increase in cross-border disputes, particularly in the insurance, oil and gas, and offshore sectors. Christian Kjellby Nesset takes point on insurance litigation, while Hilde Lund handles civil cases involving public sector entities.
Testimonials
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‘The team was strong, especially lead lawyer Hege Ersdal. They were innovative in their approach and honest with how to make the best possible strategy.’
‘Hege Ersdal stood out as the star in our team.’
‘Responsive, knowledgeable, skilled in court.’
‘SANDS' team in the discipline of dispute resolution is very good quality in all respects.’
‘Hege B. Ersdal has a very strong academic record and industry/business knowledge which is invaluable for high-quality legal services.’
‘The group delivers a unique understanding of the client's needs. Looking at the case from a perspective of sharing the ownership of the problems that need to be overcome. They are very pleasant to work with.’
‘ Christian Kjellby Nesset is a high-standard, business-oriented lawyer who deeply understands the client’s needs. He is always available and finds the best solutions to complex legal issues. He is a great litigator and is very pleasant to work with!’
Key clients
- AF Gruppen
- AKVA Group ASA
- Allianz
- American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association
- Chubb Insurance
- CNH Industrial N.V. and Iveco
- BDO
- Havkraft AS
- If Insurance
- IKT Norge
- Johnson Controls
- LB Samarbeidet AS
- National Association of Private Kindergartens
- Norsk Stein AS
- Lloyds Syndicates
- Protector Insurance
- RiskPoint AS
- Retriever Norge AS
- SGMT
- Salmar
- Stendi
- DB Schenker
- Zurich Insurance
- Trechow-Fritzoe
Work highlights
- Litigated on Perpetuum’s behalf before the Supreme Court in a high-profile public procedure case.
- Acted successfully in a principal case regarding the financing of private kindergartens in Norway that are entitled to the same subsidy as publicly owned kindergartens.
- Defending CNH and Iveco in a damages claim in excess of NOK1bn before the Norwegian courts, which is a follow-on action based on the European Commission’s 2016 €3bn cartel fine.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hege Birkeland Ersdal