Mr Christian James-Olsen > Wikborg Rein > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile

Wikborg Rein leverages its international network of offices to advise international and domestic rig companies, onshore wind producers, and owners, developers, and operators of energy plants on the full range of contentious and non-contentious work. Oil and gas disputes, both domestic and international, feature prominently in the ‘truly outstanding’ group’s caseload; Aadne Haga is a key contact here. Haga works alongside Cathrine B. Hetland, who attracts praise for her ‘absolutely unparalleled’ expertise in regulatory matters and leads the oil and gas group. On the renewables side, key individuals include ‘very intelligent and knowledgeable‘ global practice head Tormod Ludvik Nilsen, Caroline Skaar Landsværk, and Christian James-Olsen. Landsværk heads up the energy, renewables and infrastructure team in Oslo and has notable expertise in regulatory, development, and contract work, while James-Olsen leads the Bergen team and works primarily with project development and contractual issues in the offshore industry.

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.