Leadership transition at Wiersholm: Stephan L. Jervell succeeds Morten Goller

On 1 January 2024, Stephan L. Jervell will assume the role of new managing partner at Wiersholm, succeeding Morten Goller, who has led the company for six years.

Stephan L. Jervell, one of Norway’s leading litigation lawyers with a particular emphasis on international arbitration, has had a long-standing tenure in the firm and has held numerous leadership roles, including that of chairman of the board at Wiersholm. He is now ready to take on the challenge of leading Wiersholm into the future and continuing the positive growth the firm has seen in recent years.

-I am very motivated to take on this role. Morten has built a solid organisation and a strong foundation over the past few years. I look forward to continue building on this, and especially to seizing the opportunities that lie ahead. In addition, I am eager to lead the dedicated and professionally skilled team we have at Wiersholm, who strive for quality in everything we do and always prioritise the clients’ interests, says Stephan L. Jervell.

Morten Goller, who has made significant contributions to the firm during his tenure as managing partner, has chosen to return to his role as a partner with a particular focus on dispute resolution in tax law and public procurement.

-I am incredibly proud of Wiersholm’s development over the past few years. It has been a period filled with many highs, but also with demanding periods like the coronavirus pandemic. I am very pleased that Stephan is succeeding me, and I am confident that he will continue to lead Wiersholm with the same dedication and commitment to quality that is our hallmark. Now I look forward to being able to fully concentrate on the lawyer role again, and to put all my energy and focus into assisting our clients.

-We are very pleased that Stephan accepted the role as managing partner. During many years as one of Norway’s top lawyers, Stephan has demonstrated that he can combine professional competence at the highest level with a deep understanding of our clients’ ambitions and how they can be realised. Stephan sees great opportunities in technology and artificial intelligence and he recognises the importance of being attractive to the industry’s top lawyers. He is a natural leader for a firm like Wiersholm, says Chairman Harald Hellebust.

Jervell will assume his position on 1 January 2024.