Ivar Alvik

Ivar Alvik is a Norwegian legal scholar and Professor at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo, with a current term as Vice-Dean for Research (2025-2027). He holds advanced degrees including a Dr.juris (2007) and Cand.jur. (2000) from the University of Oslo, and a M.jur. from Oxford University (2001).

• Education:
  • Cand.jur., University of Oslo (2000)
  • M.jur., Oxford University (2001)
  • Dr.juris, University of Oslo (2007)

His research focuses on Contract Law, Arbitration, International Investment Law, and Petroleum Law, often examining intersections between economic regulation and legal frameworks. His publications analyze topics such as:

• Concessions in International Law
• Investor-state contracts
• Climate litigation
• Historical property rights
• Investment treaty arbitration

He contributes to projects like ELAWNET (Energy Law in the Green Transition) and NorthWind (FME), and participates in research groups including:

• Dispute Resolution
• Law, Economy and Governance (LEGO)
• Research Group on International Law

His professional background includes roles as an associate, senior advisor at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and legal positions at law firms.