Dispute resolution

DLA Piper

General commercial litigation is an area of focus for the growing group at DLA Piper, which advises on litigation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings. Group head Tage Brigt A. Skoghøy ‘delivers outstanding results’ across post-M&A, real estate and IP mandates. On the technology and cross-border side, Ørjan Salvesen Haukaas is a key name, while Are Hunskaar is sought after for construction and insurance claims. Other key names are Mohsin Ramani, who takes point on compensation claims including marine insurance work, and Marie Bjørk Myklebust, who has specialised expertise in technology and cryptocurrency disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘The team consists of litigation lawyers who are very smart, deeply experienced, and able to address complex issues thoughtfully and wisely.’
‘Ørjan Haukaas was exceptional in the way he dominated the situation with a firm grasp of the facts and the method of guiding counter-parties to a resolution.’
‘Partner Tage Brigt Skoghøy, who specialises in litigation, stands out as an exceptional lawyer at DLA Piper. His expertise in handling complex legal disputes is remarkable, and he consistently delivers outstanding results.’
‘I have worked with partner Mohsin Ramani. My impression is that he is thorough and well-prepared in all cases and discussions. Both his objections and his suggestions are very well-founded and presented. In addition to being thorough and analytical, he is a very pleasant, trustworthy and solid person.’
‘Ørjan Salvesen Haukaas stands out with a unique combination of legal expertise and tactical finesse.’
‘They are committed, skilled, and good at identifying relevant legal issues in the case. We experience that they put in sufficient resources that are necessary to handle the cases given to them and are efficient.’
‘Tage Brigt A. Skoghøy is not only an excellent litigator, he is also a very good strategic discussion partner. He has a good understanding of "the bigger picture" and a true interest in understanding our business.’

Key clients

Mondelez
Schenker
Tesla
Mutual Intensions
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Credit Suisse
Marti Group
AIG
Beazley Group
COWI
Zurich Insurance
Sichuan Road Bridge Group
Sweco
Betonmast
Hæhre
Gjensidige
HENT
Møller Mobility Group
Tryg
Microchip Technology Norway
Nordlo Haugesund
Nordic Logistics Portfolio (Savills IM)
Bjarne Melgaard
Solon Eiendom
Hellenes Yard
Widerøe

Work highlights

Appealed a matter of principle to the Supreme Court, raising questions as to the threshold for a consignor’s retroactive termination of a contract.
Brought a matter of principle before the Oslo District Court raising questions as to the threshold for colours as trade marks.
Represented a prominent figure in the Bitcoin space, known as Hodlonaut, in a high-stakes libel dispute against Craig Wright, who claimed to be Bitcoin’s inventor.