Arne Engesæth

Partner
Arne Engesæth
Location
Oslo
Language
Norwegian, English

Arne Engesæth’s area of focus is contract law, with particular emphasis on projects. His work is related to negotiations and contract drafting, as well as advising in projects and in conflicts. He has also experience in oil and gas contracts, contracting, processing plants, consultancy agreements, IT agreements and real estate, and is often appointed as mediator and arbitrator.

Arne is ranked amongst Norway’s most prominent lawyers in his fields. He is ranked as leading in the category construction in both Legal 500 and Chambers Europe. He is also ranked as one of the leading lawyers in the categories of construction law, offshore business, and oil in Finansavisen's (Norwegian newspaper) attorney examination.  

Credentials
Education
University of Oslo, Cand. jur.
1979
Memberships

Member of the Norwegian Bar Association's mediation committee

Experience
Prior experience
Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2015 -
Partner, Wiersholm
2000 - 2015
Partner, Langangen & Engesæth
1996 - 2000
Partner, Thune & Co
1990 - 1996
General Manager, Aker Eiendom
1987 - 1990
Assistant Managing Director, Astrup Høyer AS
1986 - 1987
Lawyer, Akerkonsernet
1982 - 1986
University Assistant Professor, Institute for Private Law, Law Faculty,  University of Oslo
1980 - 1982
Legal Advisor, Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat
1979 - 1980
Rankings
The Legal 500, 2024

Arne is ranked in Legal 500's Hall of Fame within Construction.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2024

Senior statesperson Arne Engesæth is renowned for his longstanding presence in Norway's construction industry. He regularly acts as mediator and arbitrator in construction disputes. One client says:  

"Arne Engesæth has a very strong level of client service and finds the core issues in a case very quickly."

The Legal 500, 2023

Arne is ranked in Legal 500's Hall of Fame within Construction.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2023

Senior statesperson Arne Engesæth is a highly respected lawyer in the market. He acts as mediator and arbitrator in construction disputes.

The Legal 500, 2022

Arne Engesæth, a highly regarded mediator in the construction space, ‘combines a strong legal knowledge and skill with commercial experience and insight and very good communicative abilities‘.

’Arne Engesæth – Honest, to the point, good at seeing risk.’

Hall of Fame, Construction.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2022

Senior practitioner Arne Engesæth is a highly respected lawyer in the market. He boasts extensive experience in construction disputes and additionally acts as mediator and arbitrator in arbitration proceedings.

The Legal 500, 2021

Arne is recommended for Dispute resolution by The Legal 500, 2021.

Hall of Fame, Construction.

Senior Statespeople - Chambers & Partners Europe, 2021

Arne Engesæth is a highly respected lawyer in the market. He boasts extensive experience in construction disputes and additionally acts as mediator and arbitrator in arbitration proceedings.

The Legal 500, 2020

Ranked as Leading Individual by The Legal 500 in the Construction section in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Additionally, Arne is recommended within Litigation and arbitration by The Legal 500, 2020.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2020

Arne Engesæth handles final settlement disputes relating to projects in the infrastructure, energy and food production sectors. He is noted for his expertise in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, particularly mediation.

Chambers & Partners, 2019

A distinguished name in construction law, Arne Engesæth is recognised for his prowess in contentious mandates, particularly arbitration and mediation proceedings. One client praises his "good communication skills," while another source says: "He has a very good reputation." His cases often involve energy and infrastructure projects.

Chambers & Partners, 2018

Interviewees unanimously recognise Arne Engesæth's wealth of experience assisting clients with matters relating to both onshore and offshore construction, as well as a particular expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts. Sources report that he is "good in negotiations." He works for a range of industries including the oil and gas sector.
Ranked in Band 1 in the Construction section

Chambers & Partners, 2017

Arne Engesæth is described by clients as an "experienced senior lawyer with good technical knowledge, good negotiation skills and is sharp in every situation." He is a contract law specialist who is skilled in both drafting and negotiations, representing a number of clients in the oil and gas sector. He is also adept at handling project development issues and litigation.
Ranked in Band 1 in the Construction section

Chambers & Partners, 2016

Arne Engesæth enjoys an excellent reputation in the field, and his work includes commercial property, housing projects and disputes. Interviewees highlight his vast experience in the field and say: "He is a skilled lawyer," with one client adding: "He is very honest with you and extremely good on strategy and tactical actions."
Ranked in Band 1 in the Construction section

Chambers & Partners, 2015

Arne Engesæth specialises in construction disputes in relation to both onshore and offshore projects, and is also recommended for his expertise in construction contracts. Sources consider him "a classic name in construction in Norway" who has "very good standing."
Ranked in Band 1 in the Construction section