Praised by clients as an ‘invaluable partner in dispute resolution’, the practice at Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS covers the full spectrum of commercial disputes. Emanuel Feinberg leads the team and takes point on commercial disputes. Nils-Henrik Pettersson focuses on liability, corporate, and oil and gas disputes, while Anders Ryssdal brings ’strategic vision’ to arbitration proceedings. Other key names include insurance litigation expert Ståle Hovda and Jon Wessel-Aas, who joined in February 2024, adding broad expertise across media, privacy and human rights matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Advokatfirmaet Glittertind has established a unique position in the dispute resolution landscape through a combination of legal expertise and innovative approaches to problem-solving.’

  • ‘Partner Anders Ryssdal exemplifies exceptional leadership and strategic vision. His ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide innovative solutions sets him apart from competitors.’

  • ‘Dispute resolution specialists, they are very good in construction and real estate matters.’

  • ‘Emanuel Feinberg is one of the most esteemed up-and-coming dispute resolution lawyers in Norway. He is very active in the market and is especially known for his work on groundbreaking cases. He is also very experienced with shareholder's disputes.’

  • ‘Potential clients looking for a firm that not only understands the law but also the nuances of their specific circumstances would find Glittertind an invaluable partner in dispute resolution.’

Key clients

  • Jehovas Vitner
  • Tinius Trust
  • Riskpoint AS
  • Dagens Næringsliv
  • Aller Media
  • Eika Forsikring
  • Republic of Yemen
  • Scania
  • Greenpeace
  • Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals

Work highlights

  • Engaged by the Tinius Trust to determine whether the new Norwegian Security Act is in conflict with the EEA Agreement or the European Convention on Human Rights.
  • Advising Jehovah's witnesses in a case regarding their rights to state grant.
  • Representing the B-shareholders in a legal shareholder dispute regarding the Wilhelmsen-family's financial portfolio.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emanuel Feinberg

Other key lawyers

Nils-Henrik Pettersson, Anders Ryssdal, Ståle Hovda, Jon Wessel-Aas