Wikborg Rein is participating at the International Bar Association's annual conference in Toronto next week. Our partners Ketil E. Bøe, Kaare A. Shetelig, Marie Nesvik, Oddbjørn Slinning and Tormod Ludvik Nilsen are joining more than 5000 fellow lawyers from all over the world for a week of professional development and networking.

Drafting and negotiating CO2 storage agreements presents several challenges due to the complex nature of this greenfield industry. Well-drafted CO2 storage agreements are crucial in ensuring successful carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

Lloyd’s Salvage Arbitration Branch has released a new Lloyd’s Open Form of Salvage Agreement (“LOF 2024”), as well as a new Lloyd’s Salvage Arbitration Clause (“LSAC 2024”).

On 4 June 2024 BIMCO released a new version of WRECKSTAGE, which has long been the industry standard agreement for maritime wreck removal projects where the contractor is remunerated on a lump sum basis. Several changes have been made to this new version, the most important being a new optional risk allocation procedure, which is intended to give greater certainty in the allocation of risks. The result is an improved form which will no doubt be warmly welcomed by the industry.

Following the Paris Agreement, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has emerged as a promising tool to substantially reduce carbon emissions. Whilst CCS’s potential is considerable, it is still a developing industry that needs efficient means of transportation.

Norwegian media has recently published a number of stories on the alleged poor working conditions at Turkish shipyards. Norwegian shipowners contracting with foreign yards must be prepared to provide information on their efforts to ensure decent working conditions pursuant to the Norwegian Transparency Act.

The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority is tasked with conducting safety investigations into maritime accidents if they either involve Norwegian flagged ships, take place in Norwegian waters or involve significant Norwegian interests. Its reports may be important evidence in civil and criminal proceedings arising out of the casualty. The ability of private parties to protect their interests in respect of civil claims and criminal liability may therefore depend on the extent to which their interests are protected in connection with the investigation.

Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)

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Maritime and Offshore Emergency Response

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Sanctions and Export Controls

Ship and rig recycling

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Oddbjørn is the Head of the firm's Shipping Offshore Dispute Practice at our Oslo office, providing specialised services in contract law, maritime law and marine insurance. His expertise spans across various facets of the field, including litigation, international arbitration, casualty work, and shipping/offshore transactions.
 
With a strong track record in newbuilding and conversion projects; sale, purchase and chartering work; and financing of ships, rigs, and similar assets, Oddbjørn is a seasoned lawyer in the industry. He recently acted as lead partner in a substantial Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, where the cross-border transportation of CO2 element raised legal issues within a broad range of areas. 

His vast litigation experience led to his admittance to the Norwegian Supreme Court in 2017.

Additionally, Oddbjørn has accrued extensive international exposure, having worked as a maritime lawyer in Japan for several years. This international experience also extends to his involvement in large projects across East Asia, North Africa and Brazil.

Lauded by both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, Oddbjørn has earned a commendable reputation in the field. Client testimonials in Legal 500 have praised him for being "service-minded, available, mild-mannered but tough when needed". The Norwegian financial daily "Finansavisen" annual lawyer survey has ranked him as winner of the "Shipping" category three times.

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Member of the Norwegian Bar Association's Maritime and Transportation Law Committee

Board member The Norwegian Maritime Law Association (CMI)

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Oddbjørn is the Head of the firm's Shipping Offshore Dispute Practice at our Oslo office. He mainly assists clients within the field of contract law, maritime law and marine insurance, including litigation, casualty work and shipping/offshore transactions.

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"Oddbjørn is an extremely good lawyer for litigation and finance matters. "

"Oddbjørn Slinning is a solid partner and consistently provides excellent legal and commercial advice. He is well-versed in maritime litigation, finance and corporate structuring matters, and supported by an excellent team."