Dispute resolution

At BA-HR, clients can expect to find lawyers who understand their businesses and their commercial priorities, also when matters have come to a head. Litigation lays claim to client time and other client resources, which can often be put to better use elsewhere. Disputes should therefore preferably be resolved without litigation. We will be on the lookout for alternative solutions at all stages, but there are times when litigation is inescapable. 

In 2011, we handled a considerable number of litigation matters, characterised by their complexity and the large sums at stake. Our partners include some of the most seasoned commercial litigators in Norway, representing a wealth of experience in pleading cases both before the ordinary courts and in arbitrations.

In our litigation work, we assume independent responsibility for charting and understanding the matter at hand and the surrounding terrain to the extent necessary, thus enabling us to provide our client with the requisite advice. This also enables us to present the matter to opponents and courts in the most pertinent and appropriate way.

As examples of some recent cases where BA-HR’s involvement is public knowledge, we assist(ed):

  • Store Norske Spitsbergen Grubekompani AS against its former main suppliers, LNS/LNSS, Oxbow and Polar Coal, concerning the lawfulness of contract terminations
  • Norsk Tillitsmann ASA against Larsen Oil & Gas Ltd, et.al., concerning payment to an escrow account, etc., against Silvercoin ASA concerning interpretation of a guarantee, and against directors of Thule Drilling AS concerning directors’ liability
  • Norwegian Hull Club, Exxon Mobil concerning liability following a collision at sea
  • Citigroup in connection with the so-called “Terra case”
  • Novartis in several litigations concerning infringement of Novartis’ patents
  • Norske Shell AS concerning taxation of revenues from gas trading
  • Assisted Norconsult AS in an appeal case for Borgarting Court of Appeal which raises fundamental questions about the impartiality of a consultant and how strictly the requirements as to impartiality, should be implemented in public procurement.

Whatever your concerns, please contact Gunnar Sørlie, Sam E. Harris, Jan Einar Barbo, Tarjei Thorkildsen or Jan B. Jansen to discuss how we could help you.