Lars Albert Jøstensen
DLA PiperDLA Piper has a team of ‘highly specialised lawyers’, which advises across a wide range of insurance and reinsurance matters, with particular emphasis on cross-border issues. ‘Outstanding’ practice head Mohsin Ramani joined from Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS in February 2023, and focuses on general civil dispute resolution with particular emphasis on insurance claims. The team also includes regulatory lawyer Camilla Wollan, Are Hunskaar, who frequently represents clients in professional liability actions, and Johan Ratvik, who is particularly experienced in regulatory and liability matters. Lars Albert Jøstensen, who is praised as a ‘brilliant insurance lawyer’ and has special knowledge of cyber insurance, is also a key practitioner.
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Testimonials
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‘Full-service law firm with highly specialised lawyers. Good availability and quality legal advice.’
‘A strong international team.’
‘The team was made up of individuals with extensive knowledge of the field and this became clear during our calls. It weighed heavily in our decision to choose this firm.’
'Mohsin Ramadi is very pleasant to work with and has a very good legal mindset.’
‘An outstanding individual in Mohsin Ramani.’
‘Johan Ratvik and Mohsin Ramani provide efficient and high-quality legal advice in a timely manner. They have a high degree of availability, and they look for practical solutions. They are good sparring partners for our internal legal counsel.’
‘Johan Ratvik, very skilled and with great combination of expertise.'
‘Lars Albert Jøstensen stands out as the leading insurance specialist in DLA Piper Norway's insurance team. He is not only a brilliant insurance lawyer but is also extremely responsive and hardworking. He understands the insurance industry and his clients' needs. Lars is also one of Norway's best young litigators.’
Key clients
- AIG Europe
- Beazley
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- If Skadeforsikring
- QBE Europe
- RiskPoint
- Tryg
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Gjensidige in the Norwegian District Court against a recourse claim by If Skadeforsikring Nuf as a result of structural cracks in a building insured by If Skadeforsikring.
- Acted for COWI and AIG regarding a claim for professional liability amounting to NOK80m after the establishment of a subsea filling, where COWI was responsible for the geotechnical design.
- Assisted a Norway-based ship design company and Tryg Forsikring in connection with a claim for professional liability for approx. NOK40m.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mohsin Ramani