Insurance

BAHR

Client Satisfaction

BAHR fields a full-service and insurer-focused practice that is ‘approachable, commercially aware, swift and accurate’. The team advises both domestic and international clients, and has particular expertise in marine insurance, regulatory work and asset management issues. Practice head Jan Jansen regularly acts for insurers in complex professional liability claims. Atle Skaldebø-Rød is a ’fantastic‘ contact for marine insurance litigation who regularly advises maritime and offshore insurance providers, as does fellow marine insurance expert Tarjei Thorkildsen, while Eirik Høiby is an energy and offshore specialist. Marte Leveraas is another key member of the marine insurance team, while Mads Schjølberg, who is an ’excellent litigator‘, has a wide-ranging practice in insurance, with particular expertise in international matters.

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Testimonials

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‘BAHR are approachable, commercially aware, swift and accurate. They adapt quickly to their client's needs and wishes, and employ a flexible approach to putting together the right team for the instructions that are provided. They are also not afraid to give their client frank advice and manage expectations.’
‘They are fast and always available and they provide very clear advice on complex matters.’
‘They are extremely competent and also confident in their own skills and what is important in conflict matters.'
‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød is fantastic for litigation and provides excellent, to the point advice. Mads Schjælberg is one to watch for the future and is particularly precise on marine insurance with a nexus with maritime law, shipping and offshore.’
'Atle Skaldebø-Rød and Mads Schjølberg are excellent litigators.’

Key clients

Zurich Insurance Group
Chubb Insurance
Norwegian Hull Club
Assuranceforeningen Skuld (Gjensidig)
Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib
If Skadeforsikring NUF
Tryg Forsikring NUF
Nordnet AB
DNB Livsforsikring ASA
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring ASA
AIG
Protector Forsikring
Livsforsikringsselskapet Nordea Liv Norge AS
Duvi AS
Aker pensjonskasse
The Norwegian association of pension funds (Pensjonskasseforeningen)

Work highlights

Represented the Strawberry Hospitality Group (Choice Hotels) in a coverage dispute with Codan concerning losses related to the Covid-19 outbreak in a matter that went to the Court of Appeal.
Represented NHC’s P&I department in a large direct action brought by West of England P&I Club concerning substantial damage to a valuable cargo of drilling rigs carried on the bulk vessel MV Ocean Prefect from China to Venezuela.
Representing insurers and their assured in a substantial claim brought against the assured by cargo insurers Gjensidige Forsikring ASA following the MV Eemslift Hendrika casualty.