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det på siste Chambers-rangering
BERGEN: Chambers and Partners er ute med sin siste rangering. Bergenserne er i fåtall, men noen har de funnet plass til.
En gjennomgang av Chambers and Partners ferske advokatrangering viser at mye er som før. Haakon Blaauw er i Band fire på Real Estate. Innenfor dette fagområdet er han den eneste som nevnes. Chambers skriver følgende om Blaauw: ”Has lengthy experience in real estate and is known in the field for handling large projects. His work includes the structuring and sale of commercial property.”
Entreprise
Når det gjelder construction, så er det noen flere. Harald Kobbe er i Band 2, mens Alf Johan Knag er i Band 4. Om Kobbe skriver Chambers: ”Construction lawyer Harald Kobbe has broad expertise when it comes to contentious matters arising from projects. His practice includes arbitration, mediation and litigation, and he is active in disputes concerning road construction projects. His experience encompasses contract, civil and construction law. Market commentators state: “He is very much experienced in the field.”
Knag omtales på følgende vis: Alf Johan Knag of Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is noted for his academic expertise, and sources say: “He has a high level of business understanding.”
Konflikthåndtering
Det er også andre bergensere som nevnes. Innenfor Dispute resolution, havner Dag Steinfeldt i Band 3. Her skriver Chambers følgende: ”Dag Steinfeld handles disputes across a wide range of sectors and industries, and is described by peers as “a really good lawyer who is very experienced and full of energy.” Recent work includes representing former World Travellers board member Hans Peter Westfal-Larsen against several plaintiffs in relation to losses caused by its bankruptcy.”
Harald Kobbe havner også i Band 3 innen dette fagfeltet. Her skriver Chambers: ”Harald Kobbe’s practice focuses on contentious construction matters, with experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.”
På selskapsnivå er det bare Schjødt og Thommessen som er i Band 1 innen eiendom i Bergen. Wikborg Rein kommer i Band 2, mens Kluge er i Band 3, Deloitte Advokatfirma, Simonsen Vogt Wiig og Steenstrup Stordrange er i Band 4. Innen construction er det Kluge og Schjødt som er i Band 1. Wikborg Rein er i Band 2 og Steenstrup Stordrange er nevnt blant andre firma som er verdt å nevne.
Shipping
Innen helt andre fagområder finner vi Øystein Meland under fagområdet Shipping: corporate/commercial. ”Øystein Meland is a long-standing market participant who receives praise for his shipping construction practice, with peers claiming: “He has written the book on shipbuilding.” Recent matters include the sale and acquisition of vessels.”