Wikborg Rein
Leveraging its international network of offices, Wikborg Rein has a solid track record in advising on high-profile and complex mandates, with a particular emphasis on cross-border work as well as shipbuilding disputes. Øyvind Axe oversees the practice from Bergen, working alongside Oslo-based co-head Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen. Axe’s practice encompasses industry-related transactions, as well as construction contracts, asset sales, and major restructurings. Fjærvoll-Larsen takes point on international transactions in the maritime industry and also contract negotiations and charter agreements. Morten Valen Eide focuses on strategic commercial advice and dispute resolution within the shipping, offshore, and energy segments. Christian James-Olsen heads up the firm’ renewables energy group and also has extensive experience advising on energy-related offshore work, including project development, shipbuilding, and cross-border contract matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Professional with in-depth knowledge of the industry.’
‘Solution-oriented and commercial-minded.’
‘Wikborg Rein's Offshore construction and shipbuilding practice team has a very practical approach, has the most recent knowledge of the industry and can provide truly useful insights into the business conducted within the industry. The team has very prominent young lawyers in addition to the more senior-level team leads. The team is able to serve the client with high-quality work within tight timelines.’
‘Christian James-Olsen is by far the best legal adviser we have used for Offshore construction and shipbuilding practice assignments. He is pragmatic and he has an amazing ability to explain legal concepts in an understandable way. He is a strategy-oriented and easy-going person.’
‘The team at Wikborg Rein's Bergen office is highly qualified and provides prompt legal advice, combining industry knowledge with practical legal advice.’
‘Christian James-Olsen is attentive, always available and service-minded. He takes a practical approach to each case, always focusing on the solutions rather than the obstacles. His industry knowledge and experience together with his bright legal mind, have resulted in practical and valuable advice for our company.’
Key clients
- Aas Mek. Verksted
- Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted
- Fjord 1
- Lerøy Seafood
- Floatel International
- Fred. Olsen Windcarriers
- Gram Car Carriers
- Solstad Offshore
- Norwegian Royal Navy
- BW Offshore
- Macro Offshore
- Jackte
Work highlights
- Acted for Northern Lights JV DA in connection with its establishment of the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, a part of the Norwegian “Longship Project”.
- Acting as legal counsel to global accommodation rig owner Jacktel AS on all aspects of the negotiation and follow-up of a contract for modification work on the jack-up accommodation unit Haven.
- Acted as counsel to offshore supply company Moray Systems AS in a cross-border dispute against Delmar System Inc. concerning a distribution contract for leasing of equipment for the offshore industry.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Øyvind Axe, Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen