BAHR has an insurer-focused insurance practice that showcases a strong track record advising both domestic and international clients on marine insurance, regulatory work and asset management work. Jan Jansen, who is a seasoned insurance litigator, and Atle Skaldebø-Rød, who is singled out as an ‘extremely competent and confident lawyer’ who handles marine insurance litigation, both oversee the practice. Marine insurance is a key pillar of the practice and on this front, Mads Schjølberg and Marte Leveraas are recommended. Other notable members are Benjamin Berg Bentele, who advises insurers and policyholders on domestic litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Lars Inge Ørstavik, who joined in June 2024 from Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig.
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‘Strong litigation and insurance team that provide sound strategic advice.’
‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød is a precise and very capable adviser and great at litigation strategy. Mads Schjølberg is a rising star, in particular in marine insurance.’
‘In-depth knowledge and understanding of our business and they provide swift and clear advice on complex matters.’
‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød is an extremely competent and confident lawyer with great legal skills and who can handle large and complex cases. Mads Schjølberg is a very good lawyer with great analytical skills and who can digest complex facts and provide actionable advice in a short period.’
‘They have a strong work ethic and produce advice of very good quality promptly.’
Key clients
- Zurich Insurance Group
- Chubb Insurance
- Norwegian Hull Club
- Assuranceforeningen Skuld (Gjensidig)
- Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib
- If Skadeforsikring NUF
- Tryg Forsikring NUF
- Nordnet AB (publ)
- DNB Livsforsikring ASA
- Oslo Pensjonsforsikring ASA
Work highlights
- Representing Norwegian Hull Club’s P&I department in a large direct action brought by West of England P&I Club.
- Representing JAS Worldwide and its insurers in relation to damages to a specialist cargo of four fish farm service vessels transported on the MV Eemslift Hendrika.
- Representing Skuld in relation to the covered vessel MV Norwegian Gannet’s alleged collision with a floating fish farm cage at Sognefjorden, Norway.
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Practice head
Jan Jansen; Atle Skaldebø-Rød
Other key lawyers
Mads Schjølberg; Marte Leveraas; Benjamin Berg Bentele; Lars Inge Ørstavik