Christian Galtung leads the ‘exceptionally skilled’ disputes team at CMS Kluge, which stands out for its strong track record in acting for contractors, government entities and developers in infrastructure, energy and construction-related litigation. Galtung focuses on company law and public administrative litigation, while Asle Bjelland takes point on disputes in the shipping and construction sectors. Amund Noss is the key contact for contentious tax matters. For restructuring and insolvency disputes, Hans Ingvald Stensholdt is recommended, while Steffen Asmundsson specialises in contract law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christian Galtung - good follow-up, great knowledge, clear, concrete and implements everything that has been agreed. Skilled lawyer.'

  • ‘The practice has put together a well-composed team. An exceptionally skilled team that has covered the whole complexity of our case, including industry, environmental issues and Norwegian understanding of EEA law.'

  • ‘Good and seamless co-operation. Excellent legal skills. Ability to understand complex industry drivers and present them in a persuasive manner.'

  • ‘Asle Bjelland is one of the leading dispute resolution lawyers in Norway. His legal judgement is extremely well developed and he is hardworking, taking no shortcuts in the preparation and presentation of a case.’

  • ‘Amund Noss - "no nonsense" and excellent performance in court. Very quick and responsive during the entire process from the start.’

Key clients

  • Kongsberg Maritime
  • Norsk Rikstoto
  • Cerebus
  • Hafslund E-CO Vannkraft Innlandet
  • Kaefer Construction
  • Friends of the Earth Norway
  • Friends of the Earth Youth
  • Warner Music Norway
  • Circle K Norge
  • Andvord
  • APL
  • Total

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Galtung

Other key lawyers

Amund Noss, Asle Bjelland, Steffen Asmundsson, Hans Ingvald Stensholdt