BAHR‘s insurance practice is focused on insurer-side, acting for an impressive client roster of international insurance groups, domestic insurers, and regional groups, having notable strength in marine insurance. Jan B. Jansen is a seasoned advisor on insurance litigation, with particular ability in the oil and energy sector, and Atle Skaldebø-Rød is equally recommended for his aptitude in litigation, having positioned himself as a key contact for maritime and offshore insurance providers. Mads Schjølberg has a far-reaching insurance practice, with particular expertise in marine insurance and insurance disputes, whiles Marte Leveraas is a specialist in marine insurance, advising on P&I policies and specialist marine policies.

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Testimonials

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‘High quality team of lawyers that are adaptable, sensible, and pragmatic, in addition possessing excellent litigation skills. BAHRs litigation team is second to none. ’
‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød has a fantastic presence in Court.’
They have a high degree of competence coupled with the capacity to provide swift and clear advice, allowing the clients to make educated decisions. They have vast litigation experience, making them well equipped to assess how a court or arbitration panel is likely to resolve an issue.’
‘Atle Skaldebø-Rød: highly experienced, confident, and energetic litigator and advisor who possesses in-depth knowledge of the law as well as a great understanding of the market. He provides clear and actionable advice, and he is very easy to communicate with.’

Key clients

Zurich Insurance Group
Chubb Insurance
Norwegian Hull Club
Assuranceforeningen Skuld
Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib
If Skadeforsikring NUF
Tryg Forsikring NUF
Nordnet AB
DNB Livsforsikring ASA
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring ASA
AIG
Protector Forsikring

Work highlights

Represented Vestfrakt AS on a dispute concerning the settlement of repair costs following extensive grounding damage for the vessel MV Vestborg in 2023.

Representing Navantia on a high-profile liability dispute with the Norwegian Government over the sinking of the HNoMS Helge Ingstad frigate.