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Employee Profile

Ellen J. Eftestøl

Professor - Department of Law and Governance

Biography

Ellen J. Eftestøl graduated as Candidate of Law from the University of Oslo where she also defended her thesis on Commercial Agency Law and earned the title Dr. Juris in 2005.

Eftetstøl works as Professor of Law at the Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School and as Visiting Professor at the School of Business, Economics and law, Department of Law, University of Gothenburg www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law.

She has prviously been Visiting Professor (professor II) at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo and full Professor of Civil and Commercial Law at the University of Helsinki. Ellen J. Eftestøl is subject editor for Karnov's Digital Law Commentary www.karnovgroup.no/karnov-lovkommentarer relating to the Norwegian Maritime Code as well as author of the same publisher's digital commentary to the Norwegian Act relating to Commercial Agents and Commercial Travellers. She is an Editorial Staff member for the journal European Transport Law (ETL) www.europeantransportlaw.com/

Eftestøl takes a strong interest in international trade and transport and is affilated to the Helsinki based INTERTRAN research group, which she co-founded in 2010
www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/sustainable-law-and-business/researchers

She gives legal expert opinions and acts as arbitrator.


Publications

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2023)

The proposed extension of the EU-ETS to shipping – BIMCO´s ETS – allowances (ETSA) clause for time charter parties 2022 filling a legal gap

Athanassiou, Lia I. (red.). Protecting maritime operators in a changing regulatory and technological environment

Eftestøl, Ellen J. & Yliheljo, Emilie (2023)

International Shipping: Who Levels the Playing Field?

Langlet, David (red.). Regulation of Risk Transport, Trade and Environment in Perspective

Eftestøl, Ellen J. & Yliheljo, Emilie (2022)

Paving the way for a European Emission Trading System for Shipping. EU and IMO on different paths.

Soyer, Barış & Tettenborn, Andrew (red.). Disruptive Technologies, Climate Change and Shipping

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2022)

"Fit for 55" and the Polluter Pays Principle. Who Pays under the proposed EU ETS for shipping?

European transport law, 57(2), s. 111- 125.

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2021)

Kommentar til agenturloven

Karnov lovkommentarer

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2021)

Allt har sitt pris – också koldioxidutsläpp från fartyg?

Lindskog, Stefan; Andersen, André, Calissendorff, Axel & Sluijs, Jessika van der (red.). Festskrift till Jan Kleineman

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J.; Bärlund, Johan, Johansson, Janet, Lång, Karolina & Sisula-Tulokas, Lena (2020)

Nya trender och bärande principer i den nordiska förmögenhetsrätten.De 13:e nordiska förmögenhetsrättsdagarna i Helsingfors 8–10.5.2019

Juridiska fakulteten vid Helsingfors Universitet.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2019)

A sustainable behavioural change in the transport industry - the role of emission information

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J.; Sankari, Suvi & Bask, Anu H. (red.). Sustainable and efficient transport. Incentives for promoting a green transport market

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J.; Sankari, Suvi & Bask, Anu H. (2019)

Sustainable and efficient transport. Incentives for promoting a green transport market

Edward Elgar Publishing.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. & Sankari, Suvi (2019)

Nudging a behavioural change in maritime Carriage of goods - the role of information

Chuah, Jason (red.). Research handbook on maritime Law and regulation

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2019)

Yes, Jan - the law is lagging behind!

Karlsson-Tuula, Marie & Persson, Annina H. (red.). Skrifter till Jan Rambergs minne

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2017)

Kan man ta miljöhänsyn i avtalsrätten? Ett exempel från transporträtten.

Tidskrift utgiven av juridiska föreningen Finland, 153

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2016)

European Sustainable Carriage of Goods. The Role of Contract Law.

Routledge.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J.; Bask, Anu H. & Rajahonka, M (2015)

Are liability systems of any interest in European multimodal transport?

MarIus, 459, s. 291- 324.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. & Bask, Anu H. (2014)

Is a harmonized liability system a necessary prerequiside for European multimodal transport? The Finnish logistics service provider`s point of view

Mäenpää, Olli; Frände, Dan & Korpisaari, Päivi (red.). Oikeuden historiasta tulevaisuuden Eurooppaan

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J.; Bask, E. & Rajahonka, M (2014)

Intermodal transport Research - a Law and logistics literature review With EU focus

European transport law

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2014)

The European project on sustainable multimodal transport : is a harmonized liability system the right tool?

Soyer, Baris & Tettenborn, Andrew (red.). Carriage of goods by sea, land and air : unimodal and multimodal transport in the 21st century

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2013)

Handelsagentens rett til provisjon av avtaler inngått etter at agenturforholdet er opphørt - særlig om rammeavtaler

Tidsskrift for Rettsvitenskap, 126(4-5), s. 620- 637.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2011)

European sustainable freight. The role of contract law

Rak, Henrik & Wetterstein, Peter (red.). Environmental liabilities in ports and coastal areas. Focus on public authorities and other actors. Papers from a seminar 11-14 August 2010 Korpoström, Finland

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2011)

Regulating European multimodal transport

MarIus, s. 27- 46.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

The Rotterdam rules in a European context

Journal of International Maritime Law, 16(4), s. 274- 288.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2009)

Sustainable mobility - mot en grønn europeisk transportrett?

Tidskrift utgiven av juridiska föreningen Finland, s. 225- 234.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. & Johansson, Bror Svante O. (2009)

Den nya europeiska transporträtten - fortfarande lex specialis?

Tidskrift utgiven av juridiska föreningen Finland, s. 801- 825.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2007)

EU intermodal transport and carrier liability - content and context

MarIus, s. 133- 166.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2006)

EC agency law and intermediaries in shipping

MarIus, 346, s. 141- 178.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2006)

Rettsvitenskapens oppgaver i dagens samfunn

Lov og Rett, 45(1/2), s. 83- 97.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. & Wilhelmsson, Thomas (2005)

Acquis communautaire som källa för utformningen av en europeisk kontraktsrätt - med handelsagentdirektivets godtgjörelsesregel som eksempel. (Feskriftsartikkel till Lena Sisula-Tulokas)

Tidskrift utgiven av juridiska föreningen Finland, s. 434- 451.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2005)

Eneforhandlerens, franchisetagerens og tjenesteagentens rett til et økonomisk sluttoppgjør - om dagens rettstilstand og et nytt sluttoppgjør

Tidsskrift for Rettsvitenskap, 118(4/5), s. 608- 628.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2005)

Konkurranseklausuler og avgangsvederlag

Flodgren, Boel; Gorton, Lars, Lindell-Frantz, Eva & Samuelsson, Per (red.). Avtalslagen 90 år. Aktuell nordisk rättspraxis

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2005)

Fra etterprovisjon til avgangsvederlag. Handelsagentens sluttoppgjør i et historisk og komparativ perspektiv

Gyldendal Akademisk.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (1998)

Agenturloven, med kommentarer

Ad Notam Gyldendal.

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2022)

"Fit for 55" - shipping i dag, aktuelle spørsmål - rettslige implikasjoner

[Academic lecture]. Det 29 nordiske nordiske sjørettsseminaret.

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2022)

Force Majeure i praksis - noen sjørettslige eksempler

[Academic lecture]. Nordiske formuerettsdager.

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2022)

Greening shipping - EU and IMO on different paths?

[Academic lecture]. International conference of maritime law.

Eftestøl, Ellen J. (2020)

Finsk skadeståndsrätt i nordiskt perspektiv: En introduktion

[Textbook]. Juridiska fakulteten vid Helsingfors universitet.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2011)

Presentation of the InterTran group - ideas for collaboration

[Academic lecture]. Initiative on E-freight collaboration.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2011)

Multimodal waybill. Is a predictable EU liability system an achievable alternative to international conventions?

[Academic lecture]. International conference on paperless freight transport logistics. E-freight-project conference.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2011)

Sustainability in context of the European transport policy on carriage of goods. The legal discourse

[Academic lecture]. Sustainability ac a scientific concept in European law and logistics.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2011)

Sustainability in private transport law. The European effort on greening transport

[Academic lecture]. UiO. The research group in natural resources law.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

Legal perspectives on supply chain management. Focus on international transport of goods

[Academic lecture]. Seminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

The Feasibility of a regional legal framework on European multimodal transport in the light of the Rotterdam rules

[Academic lecture]. Nordic transport law and logistics research & European multimodal transport in the light of the Rotterdam rules.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

Presentation of the InterTran research group

[Academic lecture]. Nordic transport law and logistics research & European multimodal transport in the light of the Rotterdam rules.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

Transportørens oppgaver under en multimodal transport etter Rotterdamreglene og sett i en EU-kontekst

[Academic lecture]. 24. Nordiske sjørettsseminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

Environmental liabilities of freight forwarders and multimodal transport integrators

[Academic lecture]. Seminar on Environmental Liabilities in Ports and Coastal Areas.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2010)

The Rotterdam rules in a multimodal European context

[Academic lecture]. Sixth European Collocuium on maritime law research.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2009)

Handelsagenten og den handelsreisende. Det økonomiske sluttoppgjøret i lys av europeisk rettsutvikling

[Academic lecture]. Seminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2009)

The European transport integrator, new green challenges

[Academic lecture]. Seminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2009)

Grønn transportrett i EU?

[Academic lecture]. Faglunsj.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2009)

Den nye europeiske transportretten, fremdeles lex specialis?

[Academic lecture]. Nordiske formuerettsdager.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2009)

The European transport policy - legal and logistical impacts on the transport industry

[Academic lecture]. Seminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2008)

Internasjonal godstransport i et EU-perspektiv.

[Academic lecture]. Seminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2008)

The European transport policy

[Academic lecture]. Seminar.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2007)

EU-multimodal transportation and carrier liability

[Academic lecture]. Gjesteforelesning.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2007)

EU-multimodal transportation and carrier liability

[Academic lecture]. Gjesteforelesning.

Eftestøl-Wilhelmsson, Ellen J. (2005)

Vilka forskningsfrågor kan behandlas med juridisk metod? Eksempel från egen avhandling

[Academic lecture]. Forskerseminar.

Academic Degrees
Year Academic Department Degree
2005 University of Oslo Dr. juris
Work Experience
Year Employer Job Title
2023 - Present BI Norwegian Business School Professor
2022 - Present University of Gothenburg Visitng Professor