Kvale continues to strengthen its shipping practice and is pleased to welcome Kristin Schjødt Bitnes as a new partner.– In recent years, we have reinforced our legal teams through the strategic recruitment of experienced and highly regarded lawyers. Kristin is a significant addition to the firm, says Managing Partner Marius L Andresen.
– I look forward to joining Kvale. The firm has a strong professional environment and high ambitions, and I am excited to contribute my experience to an already highly competent team, says Kristin Schjødt Bitnes.
Kristin has served as a lawyer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA since 2015, and as General Counsel since 2017. She previously worked at the shipping company Stolt-Nielsen in the Netherlands and as a lawyer at another law firm. Throughout her career, she has developed solid expertise in operational shipping and gained broad international experience.
Kristin has been stationed in Singapore and the Netherlands, and has worked extensively with stakeholders in Korea and the United States. This background provides her with valuable insight into cultural differences and global business processes—experience she looks forward to bringing into her new role at Kvale.
– We are very pleased to welcome Kristin to our partnership. She brings valuable expertise and international experience, and her appointment marks a clear strengthening of our shipping department. In recent years, we have focused on targeted recruitment of experienced and recognized lawyers, and Kristin is an important addition to the firm, says Marius L Andresen.
The shipping industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by new environmental regulations and a complex sanctions landscape. Norwegian companies are at the forefront of developing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solutions—an essential focus in a time where sustainability and carbon reduction are high on the agenda.
– Norwegian shipping has a strong global presence. In an increasingly globalized economy, marked by geopolitical uncertainty, we continue to see substantial growth potential for legal services in the sector. We are proud to have Kristin join us as a partner, concludes Marius L Andresen.
