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 Yrkesskadeforeningen Toyota Insurance Management SE Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Nordic Guarantee Industriforsikring Frende Forsikring The Norwegian Government The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organisation Eika Forsikring The Norwegian Government The National Complaint Board for Health Services Zurich HDI Global Specialty SE Denmark Rockwool Group Denmark Fender Marine AS Fidelis Partnership
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