Insurance and tort boutique Riisa & Co Advokatfirmaet ANS has an ‘outstanding combination of legal knowledge and a pragmatic business-oriented approach’, and assists domestic and international insurance companies with the entire spectrum of insurance-related matters. Practice head Svein Bergset is ’an exceptional strategist‘ and highly experienced within multiple areas of insurance and tort law. The team also includes liability specialist Jørgen Svartebekk, experienced litigator Jarl Henstein, and Toralf Wågheim, who focuses on professional liability and corporate liability insurance. Other notable practitioners are Joachim Skjelsbæk, who is a specialist in professional and product liability issues and has extensive experience in cases related to real estate, and the ’highly competent‘ Yngve Skogrand, who specialises in dispute settlement and personal lines insurance. Specialist litigator Amund Hoel Steinsvik is also a key contact.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team has broad and excellent knowledge in insurance and tort law, and must be considered one of Norway's foremost teams in this field of law. The team is pleasant to collaborate with and often comes up with new solutions to complex issues and cases.’
- ‘The best firm on the insurance company side. Very good understanding of how the client wishes to handle the cases.'
‘They are highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in litigating, also before the Supreme Court. Furthermore, they make excellent sparring partners and are very pleasant to collaborate with. They conduct themselves in an organised and punctual manner, demonstrating a strong sense of control. They are well connected within the area of real estate and insurance, maintain strong relationships, and negotiate effectively with counterparts.’
'Simply outstanding combination of legal knowledge and pragmatic business-oriented approach.’
‘Advokatfirma Riisa has for many years, in my opinion, been the leading firm in insurance and my clearly preferred partner. They have been wise and thought long term with regard to pricing, quality and loyalty to me as a purchaser of legal services on behalf of an insurance company.’
‘Svein Bergset is an exceptional strategist who helped me navigate through extremely difficult cases with ease.'
‘Jarl Henstein and Joachim Mikkelborg Skjelsbæk are both highly skilled in insurance, real estate, and dispute resolution. They have litigated numerous cases in the Supreme Court, possess excellent collaboration abilities and they are outstanding sparring partners. Always available and solution-oriented. They are always ready for new assignments and highly motivated to do their utmost.'
‘The whole team is strong, but in particular Yngve Skogrand is a highly competent and trusted adviser.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- Fremtind Forsikring AS
- If Skadeforsikring NUF
- DNB Bank ASA
- DNB Livsforsikring
- Tryg
- Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS
- Storebrand
- Claims Link
- Protector
- Trafikkforsikringsforeningen (TFF)
- Yrkesskadeforeningen (YFF)
- Toyota Insurance Management SE
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
- Nordic Guarantee
- Industriforsikring
- Frende Forsikring
- The Norwegian Government/Attorney General/The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation
- Eika Forsikring
- The Norwegian Government/The National Complaint Board for Health Services
- Zurich
- HDI Global Specialty SE Denmark
- Rockwool Group Denmark
Work highlights
- Acted as a legal representative for Riskpoint in a claim for compensation against the chairman of the board, general manager and their liability insurance companies after the bankruptcy in Norske Skog ASA.
- Acted as counsel for the Patient’s Injury Compensation Board in litigation concerning the principles for assessing additional expenses for claimants who are injured (100% invalid) in Norway, but living in the US/abroad at the time of settlement.
- Assisted AIG Europe in a case before the Supreme Court concerning the impact of the injured party's own contribution to the loss, related to the liability of an insurance broker.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Svein Bergset