Wikborg Rein‘s offshore construction practice has a broad client roster of yards, infrastructure companies, rig owners, EPC contractors, and suppliers. The firm advises clients on a wide array of matters arising out of offshore construction projects. Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen heads the offshore project practice, while Oddbjørn Slinning oversees the offshore dispute practice, taking on litigation, contractual, and transactional work. Heading up the Bergen and Stavanger departments, Morten Valen Eide chiefly focuses on disputes, acting in both ordinary courts and arbitration. Christian James-Olsen has experience advising on drilling contracts and supply contracts.
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- ‘Highly skilled and knowledgeable team, providing quick and to the point advice.’
- ‘Morten Valen Eide's expert industry knowledge and commercial skills are highly valuable assets.’
- ‘Wikborg Rein's team is highly skilled, responsive and pragmatic.’
- ‘Very high competence, service-minded and available when urgent - Christian James-Olsen and Kristine Engevik.’
- ‘Competence and skills. Resources and skills in many areas. Located in main cities. Reputation very good.’
Key clients
- Seadrill Offshore AS
- Aas Mek. Verksted
- Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted
- Green Yard Kleven AS
- MacGregor Norway AS
- Kleven Yard
- Rosellinis Four-10
- Lerøy Seafood
- Floatel International
- BW Offshore
- Macro Offshore
- Jacktel
Work highlights
Acting for Seadrill Limited, Seadrill Offshore AS, Seadrill Rig Holding Company Limited and Seadrill Treasury UK Limited with an appeal of a judgment rendered by Oslo District Court in February 2025, awarding SFL Hercules Ltd MNOK 450 in damages under a charter party related to the harsh environment offshore drilling rig "West Hercules".
Advised NSH Ships Equipment AS on all legal matters related to eight high-value supply contracts with WuHu Shipyard Co., Ltd. for equipment to Spliethoff newbuildings.
Acts for Rosellinis Four-10, Inc. in all contractual matters in respect of the completion of its combined research and exploration vessel, “Rev Ocean”.
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Practice head
Andreas Fjærvoll-Larsen; Oddbjørn Slinning; Morten Valen Eide
Other key lawyers
Christian James-Olsen; Stian Holm Johannessen; Kristine Engevik