Insurance and tort boutique RIISA Advokatfirma ANS has a longstanding reputation for advising insurance companies on a wide array of matters. Svein Bergset is an active advisor to a client roster of insurance and reinsurance companies across his broad practice, which features liability, personal injuries, and marine insurance. Jørgen Svartebekk has developed a wide knowledge of tort and insurance law, with particular activity in liability cases. Toralf Wågheim is a name of note for professional liability and corporate liability matters, while Joachim Skjelsbæk adds additional aptitude in liability cases to the practice.
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Key clients
- AIG
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- Fremtind Forsikring AS
- If Skadeforsikring NUF
- DNB Bank ASA
- DNB Livsforsikring
- Tryg
- Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS
- Storebrand
- Claims Link
- Protector
- Trafikkforsikringsforeningen
Work highlights
Represented Riskpoint in a case before the Borgarting Court of Appeal regarding a claim for compensation against the chairman of the board, general manager, and their liability insurance companies after the bankruptcy in Norske Skog ASA.
Represented Storebrand in a case before the Supreme Court concerning compensation under the Occupational Injury Insurance Act.
Represented Fremtind in a case before the Supreme Court concerning the interpretation of the Disposal Act.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Svein Bergset; Jørgen Svartebekk
Other key lawyers
Toralf Wågheim; Joachim Skjelsbæk; Magnus Guderud