Mr. Christopher O Loenes

Mr. Christopher O Loenes

Christopher-Olsson-Loenes
+47 99443320
https://wni.as/
Seilduksgata 2A
Oslo 0553
Norway
Qualified By
ADR ODR International
Experience Qualification Path
Mediator Level 4
Mediation Location(s)
  • Norway
Mediation Language(s)
  • English
  • Norwegian
Intercultural Experience
2019 - to date, Participant, coach and judge in over 20 international negotiation and mediation competitions
2010-2013 Chinese (mandarin/putonghua) with China studies at the University of Oslo with a exchange at Peking University in 2012

Christopher has mediated multiple cases with parties from different cultures and languages. Both family and commercial.  
Current Position and Background
2023 - to date, Mediator at The Rent Disputes Tribunal (Norway)
2020 - to date, Facilitator and Mediator at the Wægger Negotiation Institute
2021 - to date, Trainer at the Mediation Academy for Center for Continuing Legal Education in Norway.
2021 - 2023, Mediator at MEKLE

Law graduate from the University of Oslo (Masters of Jurisprudence, 5 year integrated masters program in law)
Mediation Practice Area(s)
  • Commercial, general
  • Community
  • Employment
  • Family
  • International Commercial
  • Real Estate/Property
  • Social
  • Technology
Main Mediation Practice Area Description
Christopher is based in Oslo, Norway. He has extensive experience in online mediation and offers his services worldwide. Contact for more information on-site mediations located outside of Norway. 

Christopher has a wide experience in a wide range of fields in civil and commercial cases. Christopher has previously worked 4 years at the Norwegian Data Protection Authority and has extensive knowledge in technology, privacy and data protection, especially GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Mediation Experience
Per January 2024 Christopher has mediated over 180 cases. 
Mediation Style(s)
  • Facilitative
Code of Professional Conduct
SIMI Profesional Code of Conduct
European Code of Conduct for Mediators
Complaint Process
SIMI Assesment of Professional Conduct*

*Regarding mediations administered through The Rent Disputes Tribunal in Norway the SIMI Assesment of Professional Conduct or any other third party/non-Norwegian government process/assesment/organisation does not apply.

Feedback Digest
Reviewer: Pascal Comvalius ( ) Latest Update 1 November 2023
Christopher is lauded by his clients for his honesty, integrity and the focus to get parties forward. From the first contact until the end of the mediation, Christopher takes care of his clients and makes sure they receive all the relevant information. His communication is clear and to the point. Parties appreciate his genuine curiosity to explore with the clients what they really want and need and helps out  in developing and negotiating options based on common grounds. The clients of Christopher value his authentic, encouraging and focused facilitation, and express that they have been highly satisfied with the results of the mediation. Feedback received indicates Christopher to be pleasant and trustworthy. No reportable negative comments have arisen.
Professional Affiliation
Wægger Negotiation Institute 
Lønes ADR
Member of the Norwegian Association of Lawyers
Fee Rate
Christopher works on hourly rate, fixed fee or a combination.
Standard rates:
€ 250/hour
€ 2 000/day
*tax may apply
Contact for more information.
Mediation Education and Training
ADR ODR International:
- 40 hour Civil and Commercial Mediation program

University of Oslo:
- Course on negotiations 
- Course on conflict resolution 
Mediation Teaching and Mentoring
Highlights (se LinkedIn for full list)

Center for Continuing Legal Education, Norway (Juristenes utdanningssenter - JUS)
Trainer/Lecturer in online mediation at the Mediation Academy 

International Chamber of Commerce, France
Feb 2023, Judge - 18th Int'l Mediation Competition in Paris

The Moot Court Bench, Sri Lanka
March 2023, Judge - Semi-final round of the MCB National Mediation Competition
Feb 2023, Trainer - MCB International Commercial Mediation Program
Jan 2022, Judge - International Investor-State Mediation Competition Colombo (IIMC)
June 2022, Judge - MCB Mediation National Rounds
June 2021, Coach - MCB team going to IMSG 2021
April 2021, Mediator (non-competing/professional), The Sri Lanka Mediation National Round

European Law Students Association (ELSA), Norway 
March 2023, Judge - ELSA Norway, National Negotiation Competition
March 2023, Trainer - Masterclass on SMART-testing. ELSA Norway, National Negotiation Competition
Feb 2023, Coach - University of Tromsø Regionals
March 2022, Judge - ELSA Norway, National Negotiation Competition
Feb 2022, Coach - University of Tromsø Regionals
March 2021, Judge - ELSA Norway, National Negotiation Competition