Court Procedures

Our basic attitude to civil disputes is that they are a last resort. Even if a case is perceived as good, settlement options should be considered and possibly attempted. Litigation is expensive, time-consuming and ultimately perceived by many as a burden, regardless of the outcome and whether the party is part of a large organization.

In most cases, it is not possible to predict the outcome of a case with certainty in advance. Even with considerable preparation, the evidence will often be dynamic until the presentation of evidence is completed. A prerequisite for a successful process is good cooperation between counsel and client on the facts. We are proactive in terms of information gathering early in the preparation of the case and emphasize ongoing information and advice along the way. Unless a party is prepared for this, it will be perceived as demanding in itself. Even for a professional, large organization, it will take up time for relevant employees.

If the case rests on the assessment of evidence, we rely on close cooperation with our clients in order to

(i) ensure that factual submissions can be presented in a clear and concise manner,

(ii) organize the presentation of evidence and

(iii) argumentation.

Some cases involve the general and/or specific application of the law. Even in such cases, there is an interaction between the area of life you are in, the facts of the case and a correct legal approach and understanding.    

Kristensen Berg litigates cases before Norwegian courts, including the Supreme Court, and arbitration courts.

The Supreme Court of Norway: Attorney Jørn Terje Kristensen led the case for Aust Agder Jernmalmgruber AS.