Wiersholm‘s insurance department is noted for its ’deep knowledge and understanding’. The department is adept at insurance regulatory work, as well as marine insurance and professional indemnity cases. Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen frequently acts as a defence litigator for clients in insurance coverage disputes related to their liability. Stian Advocaat Endre acts for insurance companies in regulatory mandates, while Magnus Nordøy Snellingen oversees D&O liability disputes. Fredrik Dahm chiefly focuses on directors’ and auditors’ liability.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen and Stian Advocaat Endre are a power couple within insurance regulation if there ever was one. Together they cover all aspects of the insurance industry, both from a claims perspective and from a regulatory perspective.’
- ‘Deep knowledge and understanding of our sector, from a regulatory, juridical, and business perspective.'
- I have done business with Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen for over a decade, and he keeps raising the bar every time. Exceptional deliveries.'
- In terms of quality and professional legal advice within insurance, Wiersholm is a top-tier law firm. They combine excellent legal assessments with solid business understanding and deliver practical/usable advice. ’
- ‘Stian Advocaat Endre is a top individual who leads a team of talented lawyers. Stian is peasant to work with, truly skilled, and able to provide to-the-point advice. ’
- ‘Good cooperation between the partner and the managing associate, Marcus Gjeruldsen Spillum. We are in main contact with the managing associate who provides an excellent service for our needs. We chose Wiersholm again in a recent case due to our experience in another case where Marcus Gjeruldsen Spillum assisted. He is calm and has a very good insight into our case, always gives good advice. The team is efficient with a good structure ’
Key clients
- Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
- If Skadeforsikring NUF
- AIG Europe S.A
- DNB Bank ASA
- Folksam Ömsesidig Sakförsäkring
- BDO AS
- XL Insurance SE
- Tryg Forsikring
- QBE Europe SA
- Gjensidigeforeningene
- Matrix Insurance AS
- Norwegian Underwriting Agency
Work highlights
Represented Gjensidige Forsikring ASA as the liability insurer of the law firm, Bull Årstad.
Represent Kistefos in an intense shareholder dispute concerning the shipowner Solstad Shipping AS.
Represents Folksam Omsesidig Sakforsakring as liability insurer for Kranor AS following a fatal accident in Trondheim in 2023.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stian Advocaat Endre
Practice head
Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen; Stian Advocaat Endre; Magnus Snellingen
Other key lawyers
Fredrik Dahm; Olav Fr. Perland; Marcus Gjeruldsen Spillum