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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Testimonials
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- Partner Toralf Wågheim has extensive and solid experience in tort law. He is simply among the best lawyers in professional liability cases. Toralf is highly skilled, gives to-the-point advice, is brilliant in court, and is very pleasant to work with.
- We particularly value Svein Bergset's responsiveness, clarity in communication, and ability to remain calm and solution-oriented even in complex or time-sensitive matters. His work consistently reflects a high level of integrity and professionalism. He has demonstrated exceptional professional strength in the field of insurance law, combining deep subject-matter expertise with a practical understanding. In short, we consider him an indispensable legal partner.
- Professionally, the firm and its lawyers know the clients' interests very well, are effective, and respond quickly.
- The team delivers top-class legal service. The team has exceptional knowledge within the relevant legal areas, also outside patient injury law. The team has a strategic focus adjusted to each case handled, which results in efficient work but never compromises on quality.
- Competent, approachable.
- My lawyer Mr. Wågheim is the best in the field of professional liability for accountants.
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