Wikborg Rein fields a full-service insurance practice, covering dispute resolution, transactional, and regulatory services. With offices across Norway, as well as an international footprint, the firm is well-positioned to advise on cross-border matters. Department head Anders Færden is an experienced litigator, having acted in the Norwegian courts and in arbitration proceedings regarding insurance cover and insurance recovery disputes. On the regulatory side, Ole Andenæs is a key name, while Herman Steen is a name of note for marine insurance disputes.
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- ‘Herman Steen is a strong litigator.'
Key clients
- Assuranceforeningen Gard
- Gard Marine & Energy Ltd
- Codan Insurance
- AXA XL
- Norwegian Hull Club
- Assuranceforeningen SKULD
- Hydor AS
- RSA
- Zürich Insurance
- The Swedish Club
Work highlights
Assisted Gard Marine & Energy with their purchase of a large insurance portfolio, mainly the entire marine and wind power portfolio, from Alm. Brand. (ex. Codan Forsikring)
Instructed on behalf of various groups of All Risks Insurer interests led by Global Aerospace, who are defendants in the ongoing Lessor Policy Claims before the courts in several jurisdictions, concerning aircraft leased to Russian airlines.
Represented the bankruptcy estate of Kleven Verft AS in securing a final and binding judgment in a dispute against the shipyard’s former chairman and CEO and his liability insurer, Tryg Forsikring.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Anders Færden
Other key lawyers
Ole Andenæs; Herman Steen; Jens Christian Werring-Westly