Arntzen de Besche is praised as ‘a heavy weight’ in Norwegian insurance law and provides an ‘excellent service’ across all relevant disciplines; the team regularly acts for both domestic and international insurers and reinsurers, brokers, agents and corporates. Practice head Alexander Plows joined from DLA Piper in January 2023, and regularly acts for insurers and financial institutions, providing an ‘outstanding professional service’. Sven Iver Steen is a life insurance expert, Karl Rosén specialises in financial service regulations and financial lines insurance, and Eivind Landmark Tandrevold is highly knowledgeable in insurance disputes. The group also includes experienced litigator Jan Olav Aabø, professional liability expert Terje Granvang, and ‘extremely experienced’ adviser Rune Njøs Jacobsen. Other notable practitioners are Tobias Behncke and Bendik Misund Nedberg.
Testimonials
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‘The firm provides excellent service, offering prompt reporting and assistance.’
‘The firm is a heavyweight in Norwegian Insurance law. They can handle large and complex insurance claims including recovery and liability claims.’
‘Alexander Plows has consistently assisted us at a high standard and with outstanding professional service.’
‘Alexander Plows and his team provide a fantastic service. They understand what the London market requires, they are responsive and their advice is clear and concise. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Alexander Plows trained in England and worked for City firms before moving to Norway. This dual experience is invaluable.’
‘Sven Iver Steen and Rune Njøs Jacobsen are both extremely experienced and they are always available.’
Key clients
- If P&C Insurance
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- KLP Skadeforsikring AS
- Storebrand
- Lloyd’s Insurance Company (Lloyd’s of London)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers AS
- Norges Banks Pensjonskasse (The Central Bank of Norway’s Pension Fund)
- Solid Försäkring AB
- Z Insurance AS
- Tryg Forsikring
- Enstar Group
- Aspen Insurance
- The Hartford
- Liberty
Work highlights
- Defended If P&C Insurance against a liability claim filed by various hedge funds in a large and complex D&O issue.
- Successfully represented Norges Banks Pensjonskasse (The Central Bank of Norway’s Pension Fund) in a dispute with Nokas.
- Successfully defended Tryg Forsikring, a law firm and a lawyer against a major professional negligence claim brought by Deutsche Bank.
