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Knut Kaasen is a Professor at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo. He holds a Cand.jur. (1977) and dr. juris (1984) from Oslo. His research focuses on contract law, petroleum law, safety regulation, and dispute resolution methods like mediation. He has served as Head of the Department of Petroleum Law (1989–2000 and 2009–2015), Dean of the Faculty of Law (2001–2003), and Acting Supreme Court Judge (2005–2017).
Key roles include arbitrator in petroleum and construction contracts, mediator in commercial disputes, and board member of the Oslo Chamber of Commerce’s Arbitration Institute. His research emphasizes offshore construction contracts, knock-for-knock indemnities, and decommissioning legal issues. Publications span energy law, safety governance, and legal frameworks for the petroleum industry.
Teaching includes courses on petroleum contracts and law. Engaged in projects like FME NorthWind, focusing on energy and resource law. Awards and grants not explicitly listed, but extensive contributions to legal academia and practice are evident.
