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Christian is partner in the Shipping Offshore group and lead of Wikborg Rein's New Energy Ventures work from Bergen and Stavanger, as well as lead partner for Wikborg Rein's supply and oil service department. Christian has more than 22 years of experience within the oil & gas sector. He has a particular long and vast experience with drilling contracts and supply contracts as well as shipbuilding and offshore projects. His extensive contract and project experience has positioned him uniquely both as a strategic advisor and in new energy venture developments where he has been lead lawyer in several industry projects. He also has significant experience in CO₂ transport and storage projects. Christian was the Managing Partner of Wikborg Rein's Shanghai office from 2016 to 2019 and has extensive experience in cross border contracts and investment matters. Christian is ranked by Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer, and has received the following client testimonial: "I have recently worked a lot with partner Christian James-Olsen and associate Jens Drageset. Both provide quick, quality feedback. They are able to convey legal perspectives in a simple, understandable and case efficient manner. They are always available. Even after working long hours, they are in a good mood, and we always find a way forward", Legal 500.