Stein E. Hove is a specialist in technology, digitalisation, dispute resolution, and commercial contracts.
He has litigated a large number of civil cases before the courts, including several before the Supreme Court. Most of the cases have involved contracts and monetary claims within technology, real estate, corporations, and other business relationships. Stein also frequently assists with share transactions and provides business law advice.
Hove has significant leadership experience and served as managing partner at Brækhus from 2001 to 2018. He also has extensive experience as a chairman and board member in companies across various industries.
Awards and rankings
In Finansavisen’s annual lawyer survet Stein has regularly been ranked as one of Norway’s 10 best lawyers in areas of dispute resolution, technology and digitalisation. He has also been recommended by Legal 500 in the categories TMT, Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
Education
2016 | Admitted to the Norwegian Supreme Court |
1998 | Lawyers' practising certificate |
1993 | Master of Laws, University of Oslo |
1987 | The Norwegian Military Academy |
Work experience
2025 | Partner, Bull |
2018-2025 | Partner, Brækhus Advokatfirma |
2001-2018 | Managing Partner, Brækhus Advokatfirma |
1999-2001 | Partner, Brækhus Advokatfirma |
1996-1999 | Lawyer, Brækhus Advokatfirma |
1994-1996 | Senior Consultant, The Ministry of Finance |
1988-1992 | Lieutenant, The Norwegian Army |