Top Norwegian law firm Wikborg Rein is gearing up to be a player in the lion's den of marine litigation - London.

It has recruited three English maritime lawyers and aims to build its UK team to 10 within six months and 15 to 20 within two years.

Wikborg Rein has had a presence in London since 1987 but the operation was previously staffed with Norwegian lawyers and offered legal services with a distinctly Norwegian accent.

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