With ‘exceptionally high competence’ and an ability to ’navigate complex legal issues with tactical and strategic wisdom’, the insurance and liability practice at Wiersholm assists insurance companies and policyholders with a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen is an expert in marine insurance law and oversees the team, which also includes Magnus Nordøy Snellingen, who is a key adviser on shareholder M&A and D&O liability disputes, and Kjersti Trøbråten, who is geared to support on regulatory insurance issues. Other notable team members include Olav Perland, who specialises in dispute resolution, and managing associate Stian Advocaat Endre, who possesses expertise in regulatory matters related to insurance companies and insurance intermediaries.
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‘Very knowledgeable team, honest when the reply to a question is unclear, always trying to give pragmatic and easy-to-understand advice.’
‘Kjersti Trøbråten is the partner in charge, and her knowledge of the regulatory landscape is outstanding. Her understanding of how business fits into the landscape is invaluable for us as a client. Stian Endre is our trusted adviser, he is very knowledgeable, has a deep understanding of commercial issues and can "translate" them to explain what the regulatory requirements are.’
‘The combination of very competent personnel with a pleasant approach is very highly appreciated. In the top of both competence and people handling.’
‘Very competent and has a problem-solving approach!’
‘The team at Wiersholm that I worked with demonstrated exceptional high competence, navigating complex legal issues with tactical and strategic wisdom, a high level of precision and expertise. They are highly knowledgeable, providing clear, strategic advice that gave us confidence throughout the case.’
‘The team at Wiersholm is competent, knowledgeable, strategic, and precise. They demonstrate high availability, are consistently responsive, and maintain strong professionalism while being friendly and approachable.’
‘Stian Endre is a top lawyer within insurance practice. Not only is he very solid on the law, but he is also very easy to work with on complex legal cases.’
Clients clés
- Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
- AIG Europe S.A.
- AIG Europe UK Limited
- Folksam Ömsesidig Sakförsäkring
- If Skadeforsikring NUF
- Knif Trygghet Forsikring AS
- Tryg Forsikring
- BDO AS
- AXA XL Insurance SE
- QBE Europe SA/NV
Points forts
- Represented Danske Bank in a dispute with Edison International S.p.a. following a CEO fraud of NOK130m.
- Assisting Gjensidige as the liability insurer of Bull Årstad and the late lawyer Per Asle Ousdal.
Avocats
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Stian Advocaat Endre
Responsable de la pratique
Hans Kenneth Viga-Gerhardsen; Magnus Nordøy Snellingen; Kjersti Trøbråten
Autres avocats clés
Olav Perland; Stian Advocaat Endre