Noted for its strength in shipping disputes, Kvale Advokatfirma DA acts for large oil companies, shipyards, and shipping companies and advises on the full range of offshore and shipping issues both domestically and cross-border. In 2022, the firm opened an office in Tromsø, strengthening its presence along the northern coast of Norway. Practice head Kristian Lindhartsen focuses on charterparty agreements and insurance disputes in the sector, and Gry Bratvold has extensive experience advising on international offshore projects, while Yngve Bustnesli takes point on transactions and projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. For building, subsea, drilling and seismic contracts, Lilly Kathrin Relling is the key contact.
Testimonials
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‘Gry Bratvold is solution oriented and her experience working both externally and in-house makes her able to provide practical advice and work directly with non-law clients.’
- 'Responsive, pleasure to work with, skilled.'
- 'I recommend Kristian Lindhartsen and Lilly Kathrin Relling.'
Key clients
- Havila
- Fearnlys Offshore
- Bourbon Offshore Norway
- First Marine
- Brit Syndicate 2987
- Nørresundby Rederi & Shipping af 2017
- Vilma Oil
- Hardangerfrakt
- Clarksons Platou
- Kongsberg Maritime
- Noble Corporation (formerly Maersk Drilling)
- Statnett SF
- Solution Seeker
- WR Berkley Insurance (Europe)
- Lancashire Insurance
- Eagle Burgmann Norway
- BW Offshore
- Iberdrola Renovables
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kristian Lindhartsen