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Amund Bjøranger Tørum is a Professor and Deputy Head at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo. He specializes in the law of obligations, comparative law, construction law (including offshore and onshore projects), insurance law, petroleum law, and arbitration. He has over 20 years of experience in dispute resolution as both a litigator and arbitrator, handling cases in Norway, the Nordics, and internationally. His roles include Chair of the Standing Revision Committee for the Nordic Plan on Maritime Insurance and Member of the SCC Advisory Council. He holds a Cand. jur (2001) and Dr. juris (2006) from the University of Bergen, with certifications as a Chartered Arbitrator. His expertise spans arbitration law, civil procedure, and Nordic legal frameworks.
Education:
- Cand. jur (2001)
- Dr. juris (2006), University of Bergen
- Chartered Arbitrator (Danish Bar Association, 2010)
- Admitted to the Supreme Court (2017)
- Chartered Arbitrator (C. Arb, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 2021)
Research & Professional Experience:
- Former Partner at Schjødt Law Firm (2011–2020), leading energy, construction, and dispute resolution practices.
- Editor-in-Chief of the Norwegian Journal of Commercial Law (2015–2022).
- Participant in the Study Group on a European Civil Code (2003–2006).
- Arbitration experience includes over 90 domestic and international cases via ICC, SCC, and DIA.
Key Areas of Focus: Maritime insurance, arbitration law, petroleum law, offshore construction, and Nordic legal harmonization.
Awards & Memberships:
- Member of The SCC Advisory Council (2021–present)
- Chair of the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law’s Revision Committee (2020–2023)
Grants & Labs: Active in research projects at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, focusing on maritime law, insurance, and Nordic legal frameworks.
