Academic Interests
Works primarily with construction law and petroleum law (concessions, joint operating agreements, petroleum related contracts, safety regulations), with a main emphasis on construction contracts. Also engaged in dispute resolution methods, specifically mediation (including project integrated mediation – PRIME).
Moderator in negotiations between construction industry and oil companies / owners to establish agreed standard contracts for offshore and onshore development projects. Arbitrator and mediator in commercial disputes. Frequently lecturing within his field of work.
Teaching
Obligatory subjects at masters level.
Elective subjects:
- JUS 5430 Petroleumskontrakter (in Norwegian)
- JUS 5410 Petroleumsrett (in Norwegian)
- JUS 5411 Petroleum Law
Background
Cand.jur. 1977 (Oslo), dr. juris 1984 (Oslo).
Professor at the Scandinavian Institute for Maritime Law, University in Oslo, since 1989. Assistant District Judge, Nedenes, Arendal 1979-81. Counsel, Norsk Hydro a.s 1984-88. Head of Department for Petroluem Law 1989-2000 and 2009-2015. Dean of The Law Faculty, Oslo, 2001-2003 (Associate Dean 1995-97). Chair of the University Council, University of Oslo (2002). Visiting scholar, University of Washington, Seattle, USA (1991 - 1992). Acting Justice, the Norwegian Supreme Court for four periods 2005-2017.
Appointments
- Board of The Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Institute of the Oslo Chamber of Commerce (member)
- Board of University Kindergarden ( chairman)