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Steffen Asmundsson

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Steffen Asmundsson

Partner

Contact
CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
Bryggegata 6
NO-0250 Oslo
PO Box 1548 Vika
NO-0117 Oslo
Norway
Languages Norwegian, English

Steffen Asmundsson has extensive experience with litigation, dispute resolution, negotiations and counselling. He frequently litigates for Norwegian courts and in arbitration and has a broad background from private practice, the Solicitor General and as in-house counsel.

As a litigation lawyer Asmundsson has conducted more than 200 cases, and he was admitted to the bar at the Supreme Court in 2007.

Asmundsson assists both public and private clients with dispute resolution and advisory services. He has broad experience with emphasis on contract law in connection with real estate, technology, ICT and various service contracts, as well as patent law, tort law and public law.

He has also been used as arbitrator on several occasions.

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Relevant experience

  • 2008 - Partner, CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS (prev. Kluge Advokatfirma AS)
  • 2001 - 2008 Attorney-at-law with the Norwegian Solicitor General (Attorney General’s Office for Civil Affairs)
  • 2007 Admitted to the bar at the Supreme Court
  • 2006 - 2007 Judge at Eidsivating Appeal Court
  • 1999 - 2001 In-house counsel in Norsk Hydro ASA, legal department
  • 1997 - 1999 Associate, Hjort DA
  • 1993 - 2005 The University of Oslo; lecturer and sensor
  • 1993 - 1994 Scientific Assistant, Institutt for Privatrett, University of Oslo
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Memberships & Roles

  • 2015 - 2020 Chairman of the board of Kluge law firm
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Awards & Rankings

Steffen Asmundsson is recommended by Legal 500 within Dispute resolution.

Steffen Asmundsson has a humble approach towards clients and counterparties, but he is able to strike hard whenever it is needed. His focus on the details challenges the clients to turn over every stone, but he is also solution-oriented and pragmatic.

Steffen Asmundsson is a very knowledgeable and reflective lawyer with a distinctly analytical mind. He invites discussions and input to ensure that all details in the case come to light. Based on this, he gives good advice for further progress in the case.
Legal 500, Dispute resolution, 2023

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Publications

  • Piercing the corporate veil in Norwegian law. (Utvidet aksjonæransvar – ansvarsgjennombrudd), Jussens Venner 4/1995
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Education

  • 1996 Cand. jur, University of Oslo
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Expertise

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25/01/2024
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws in Norway
Expert Guide
12/12/2023
The Norwegian Supreme Court with landmark decision on producer rights under...
In a ruling dated December 5, 2023, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision regarding producer rights under Section 20 of the Copyright Act. CMS Kluge, represented by Attorney Steffen Asmundsson and...
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14/08/2023
CMS Expert Guide to Digital Litigation in Norway
1. Describe the state of digitalisation of the civil justice system in your jurisdiction in general. The Norwegian civil justice system has come quite far in terms of digitalisation. Over the last decade...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
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Class actions in Norway
1. Do you have a specific procedure or procedures for bringing “opt-in” class actions?  If so, please outline such procedure(s) and their key features. The Norwegian class actions regime was introduced...
Expert Guide Dispute Resolution
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