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Steffen-Asmundsson
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Steffen Asmundsson

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  • Norwegian
  • English
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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.

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 of 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

Publications

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

Memberships & Roles

  • 2015 - 2020 Chairman of the board of Kluge law firm

Awards & Rankings

  • Recommended lawyer, Legal 500, Dispute resolution
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Good people skills combined with strong legal competence makes Steffen Asmundsson a valued go-to person.
Legal 500, Dispute resolution, 2025

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

Education

  • 1996 Cand. jur, University of Oslo

Insights by Steffen

The Norwegian Supreme Court with landmark decision on producer rights under Section 20 of the Copyright Act

12 Dec 2023 2 min read
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