Magnus Nordøy Snellingen
WiersholmThe insurance and regulatory practice at Wiersholm is praised by clients as ‘very knowledgeable, with great expertise, and is very available, service-minded and hands-on’; the team assists insurance companies and intermediaries with a diverse range of insurance matters, as well as acting in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Practice head Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen is an expert in insurance and marine insurance law, and the team also includes Kjersti Trøbråten, who is ‘one of the best advisers on regulatory matters in the industry’; Olav Perland, who is highly experienced in dispute resolution and corporate law litigation; and shipping and insurance specialist Christian Hauge. Other notable practitioners include ’highly skilled‘ regulatory specialist Stian Endre, Magnus Nordøy Snellingen, who primarily assists with shareholder M&A and D&O liability disputes; and Fredrik Dahm, who is an expert in liability matters concerning accounts, auditing and other economic issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Wiersholm has a complete insurance team, with experts on the wide range of the spectrum, from regulatory, advisory, contracts to disputes. Its lawyers are also among the best in Norway on professional liability disputes, arising out of or linked to the insurance coverage.’
‘The Wiersholm team is very knowledgeable, has great expertise, is very available, service-minded and hands-on, and offers very constructive and trustworthy advice. The services provided are always spot-on and helpful. Also, the team members that I have been in contact with are very nice and friendly. ’
'All in all one of the best teams around!’
‘The team is responsive to requests and delivers clear advice that allows for practical discussions within the company.’
‘Kjersti Trøbråten has extensive knowledge of insurance regulatory matters, and provides very insightful and easy to understand advice, as well as constructive solutions. She makes herself available on short notice even if the matter at hand is a part of a major engagement, and leads a team which seems to really enjoy working with her and together.’
‘Kjersti Trøbråten is one of the best advisers on regulatory matters in the industry. Her knowledge and experience are highly valued.'
‘Stian Endre is a knowledgeable lawyer who communicates his advice clearly and in responsive fashion. ’
- 'Olav Perland, Magnus Snellingen and Christian Hauge are highly experienced insurance litigators who are commonly used by the large insurers.'
Key clients
- Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
- AIG Europe S.A
- AIG Europe UK Limited
- Folksam Ömsesidig Sakförsäkring
- BDO AS
- Gallagher Europe Holding
- DHL Global Forwarding (Norway) AS
- AXA XL Insurance SE
- QBE Europe SA/NV
- Gjensidigeforeningene (Møretrygd, Nordlys, Tromstrygd og Bud & Hustad)
- Sparebank1 Østlandet
Work highlights
- Defended DHL and AIG against a claim for damages after DHL discovered that Munch artwork allegedly stored with it in Oslo had disappeared.
- Advised D&O insurer and previous board members and management of a bank in defending a NOK65m–250m liability claim following a bank collapse.
- Advised Gjensidige Forsikring ASA in a NOK70m–100m dispute concerning director's liability.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen