SVW Dispute Resolution Newsletter Q2 2025

This edition features a summary of the recent judgment from the EFTA Court in the Norwegian climate case regarding the validity of approvals for three oil- and gas field. The ruling concerns the interpretation of the EIA Directive.

Additionally, we provide updates from the Supreme Court, presenting key takeaways from four recent judgments. The first judgment regards the conditions for cancelling air freight agreements where the freight has been carried out. The second judgment addresses the independence and impartiality of arbitrators. The third ruling establishes general rules on compensation outside contractual obligations. The final judgment regards the conditions for private expropriation of a private road.

Furthermore, we present a summary of a recent judgment from the Borgarting Court of Appeal regarding the interpretation of section 36 of the Norwegian Contracts Act in commercial disputes.