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Gjelsten Herlofsen Advokatfirma AS‘s dedicated maritime practice stands out for its strength in shipping litigation. The group handles a high level of marine insurance cases under the leadership of Frithjof Herlofsen, who is a specialist in shipping and marine insurance disputes. Fellow practice head Gaute Gjelsten offers clients ’workable solutions for the most complex legal issues’ with experience handling marine and offshore claims. Other key names include seasoned litigator Børge Alsvik and Christian Bjørtuft Ellingsen, who joined in January 2024 from Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig and handles contentious and non-contentious shipbuilding and repair contracts.
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  • ‘Christian Bjortuft Ellingsen has much knowledge about transportation law and he is also very kind and proactive.’

  • ‘Gaute Gjelsen is a stand-out practitioner in the Norwegian market for shipping and maritime law - probably the strongest lawyer in the region.’

Key clients

  • Assuranceforeningen Gard
  • Assuranceforeningen Skuld