Christian has extensive experience as a lawyer and partner, most recently from the law firm Selmer. He advises leading Norwegian and international companies on the negotiation and execution of complex projects within oil service, shipping, and the railway industries.
Christian has substantial litigation experience before the ordinary courts and in arbitration, handling large and complex disputes both within these sectors and in other areas. He serves as an external examiner in offshore construction contracts (dynamic contract law) at the University of Oslo and is also appointed as an arbitrator.
Work experience
2025 – | Partner in Advokatfirmaet Skagastøl DA |
2019-2024 | Partner in Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS |
2007-2019 | Partner i Kyllingstad Kleveland Advokatfirma DA |
2001-2006 | Partner in Simonsen Advokatfirma (now: Simonsen Vogt Wiig) |
1996-2001 | Advokat in Simonsen Advokatfirma (now: Simonsen Vogt Wiig) |
1995-1996 | Deputy judge – Ringerike, Asker og Bærum district court |
1992-1994 | Advokatfullmektig/associate in Gram, Hambro & Garman |
Education
1987-1991 | Cand. Jur. – University of Oslo |
1990 | Dickinson School of law, Pennsylvania USA |