Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile
Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS Offices
DRONNING MAUDS GATE 15
Pb. 1383, 0114
0250 OSLO
Norway
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Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Construction Tier 1
The ‘highly competent’ Asbjørn Lyséll Dølvik heads up the practice at Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS, a boutique construction and litigation firm with notable expertise in large building and infrastructure projects and contentious matters. Acting for clients on the contractor side, the firm has a strong focus on construction contracts and principal disputes. Seasoned litigators Nils-Henrik Pettersson and Peter Vagle have a strong track record in handling major construction cases before the Supreme Court, working alongside managing partner Aron Solheim. The ‘highly skilled’ Therese Kristiansen has notable in-house experience from the industry and handles both construction and public procurement-related issues. At associate level, Christoffer Fleicher and Glumur Hogneson are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Asbjørn Lysèll Dølvik
Other key lawyers:
Marius Borgen; Christoffer Fleicher; Therese Kristiansen; Knut Solum; Glumur Hogneson; Nils-Henrik Pettersson; Peter Vagle; Aron Solheim
Testimonials
‘This practice has handled very complicated cases, which requires not only knowledge of law, but extreme capability to understand complicated technical matters and enormous amounts of documents. Their knowledge in contracts, and construction, both on the consultancy, the contractor, and the builder’s side, is very wide.’
‘Marius Borgen and Glumur Hogneson come across as confident and experienced, they give good advice in difficult situations.’
‘Marius Borgen stands out as an excellent litigator. Christoffer Fleicher stands out as very knowledgeable and extremely good at writing pleadings in legal proceedings. They are very available and engaged.’
‘Glittertind has a very strong project management team that assists most major contractors in Norway. We have been using Glittertind for many years and greatly appreciate their extensive industry knowledge and ability to engage in complex projects.’
‘Therese Kristiansen is a highly skilled construction lawyer. She has a unique ability to present complex issues in an easily understandable manner and excels at finding pragmatic solutions. Therese comes highly recommended.’
‘Another individual worth highlighting is Knut Solum. Knut assists us with contract drafting and disputes. He is pragmatic, efficient, and possesses an immense work capacity. Knut is an exceptionally skilled litigation attorney.’
‘One of the most, if not the most skilled environments for building and construction law in Norway. They have vast experience with litigating such cases for the court. They also have a commercial understanding when counselling prior to disputes arising, including the stages of contracting and final account. Their team is very down to earth, very talented and always well prepared.’
‘I’ve mainly worked with Asbjørn Dølvik. He is highly competent, has a deep insight into the construction industry and a great commercial understanding. Easy going, well prepared and efficient in all matters.’
Key clients
Skanska
Veidekke
NCC
Implenia
Norconsult
Backe
HI Gruppen (previously Hæhre Isaksen)
Azvi S.A
Leonard Nilsen & Sønner (LLNS)
IF insurance
Kruse Smith anlegg
Bundebygg
Gjensidige insurance
PNC Norge
Marthinsen&Duvholt
Sotra Link Construction
Peab
WK Entreprenør
Probea
Varden
HMC
Work highlights
- Successfully represented EBA (the Norwegian Construction Union) in a principal construction law matter before the Supreme Court of Norway.
- Represented main contractor NCC in one of the biggest rehab construction disputes in Norway.
- Represented main contractor Hæhre in a dispute concerning the construction of two large hydroelectric power plants in northern Norway.
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Under the leadership of seasoned litigator Anders Ryssdal, boutique firm Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS fields a team of ‘exceptional’ individuals who excel across general dispute resolution as well as specialised litigation within the construction and insurance sectors. Nils-Henrik Pettersson has particular experience with cases concerning professional liability claims and corporate disputes, as well as contentious work in the oil and gas sector. The team also includes the ‘very competent’ Emanuel Feinberg, who handles commercial disputes and works alongside associates Lars Christian Johannesen and Åsta Eikeland Foldvik. New arrival Ståle Hovda joined the team from Advokatfirmaet Riisa in September 2023, strengthening the firm’s insurance litigation offering.Practice head(s):
Anders Ryssdal
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Exceptional people who have been in business for a long time.’
‘Emanuel Feinberg and Åsta Eikeland are very approachable and very competent.’
‘Professional – available – skilled.’
‘Anders Ryssdal and his team, particularly Lars Christian Johannesen, are outstanding lawyers with in-depth knowledge and understanding of topics far outside their legal fields.’
‘A team that collaborates well and that, from the client’s side, are easy to work with.’
‘Ståle Hovda – Very good in liability insurance and construction law. Great capacity to understand complicated facts. Good ability to present complicated issues to the courts in an educational manner.’
Key clients
Trygge Barnehager AS
Metallco AS
Deloitte Norge AS
Scania
Eiendomsmegler 1 Sørøst-Norge AS
Jehova’s Witnesses
Riskpoint
Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge
Caera AS
Felleskjøpet Agri
Work highlights
- Representing the B-shareholders (Saraswati et.al) in a large legal shareholder dispute regarding the Wilhelmsen family’s vast financial portfolio.
- Acting for Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge in a case moving to establish a ban for the breeds Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Bulldog in Norway.
- Acting for Jehova’s Witnesses in a high-profile case regarding their rights to state grant with implications for the right to practice different religious views in Norway on equal terms.
Norway > Offshore construction and shipbuilding
Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS > Firm Profile
The firm: Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS has experienced an exceptional development since its inception on 1 December 2015 and is today one of Norway’s leading law firms within civil dispute resolution. Our focus is especially on construction, fabrication, energy, professional liability, company law disputes and real estate. For more, see areas of expertise.
Glittertind believes in hard work and professional expertise and is here for the client – not the other way around. Glittertind aims to conduct its activities in a sustainable manner. This means, among other things, long-term thinking in relation both to clients and employees. A well-run, stable and customer-oriented team creates the ideal working environment and enables us to provide the best result for our clients.
Areas of practice
Construction: Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS holds possession to one of the most skilled environments for building and construction in Norway. Its leading lawyers are top rated within offshore and onshore construction, and have vast experience with litigating cases before Norwegian courts at all levels. Its lawyers have been responsible for many of the most principled decisions.
Energy and industry: Advokatfirmaet Glittertind AS holds possession to one of the most skilled environments for building and construction in Norway. Its leading lawyers are top rated within offshore and onshore construction, and have vast experience with litigating cases before Norwegian courts at all levels. Its lawyers have been responsible for many of the most principled decisions
Dispute resolution and litigation: Glittertind is a niche firm within dispute resolution and litigation. All of the firm’s lawyers work with commercial dispute resolution on a daily basis, including negotiations, mediation (both in and outside of the courts), and litigation before the ordinary courts and through arbitration.
Several of the firm’s lawyers are admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court. It also has lawyers with experience as judges, both as judges in the ordinary courts and as frequently appointed judges in arbitral panels. It litigates matters on behalf of Norwegian and foreign clients within most legal fields
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Construction | Asbjørn L. Dølvik | asbjorn.dolvik@glittertind.no | +47 408 64 634 |
Energy and industry | Geir-Arne H. Borgestrand | geir-arne.borgestrand@glittertind.no | +47 952 01 435 |
Dispute resolution and litigation | Emanuel Feinberg | emanuel.feinberg@glittertind.no | +47 452 16 316 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Marius Borgen | Partner Marius Borgen specializes in construction law, oil and gas and general… | View Profile | |
Emanuel Feinberg | Partner Emanuel Feinberg has extensive experience within the full range of civil… | View Profile | |
Geir-Arne Heiestad Borgestrand | Partner Geir-Arne Heiestad Borgestrand specializes in dispute resolution and general contract law… | View Profile | |
Therese Kristiansen | Partner Therese Kristiansen has extensive experience in construction law, both in terms… | View Profile | |
Asbjørn Lyséll Dølvik | Asbjørn Lyséll Dølvik works mainly with contract law, construction law, real estate,… | View Profile | |
Nils-Henrik Pettersson | Partner Nils-Henrik Pettersson has worked as a lawyer since 1984. He has… | View Profile | |
Dr Juris Anders Ryssdal | Partner Anders Ryssdal is one of Norway’s most highly respected litigators. He… | View Profile | |
Aron Solheim | Partner Aron Solheim is an experienced litigator and construction lawyer. Aron has… | View Profile | |
Knut Solum | Partner Knut Solum works mainly with dispute resolution, counselling and project follow-up… | View Profile | |
Peter Vagle | Peter Vagle has extensive experience with litigation and work in procedural law,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 26Languages
Norwegian English- Construction
- Dispute resolution
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Offshore construction and shipbuilding