Adele Matheson Mestad is the Head of BAHR’s Dispute Resolution team. Drawing on her background from the Office of the Attorney General (Civil Affairs), she has extensive expertise in public law disputes. Adele’s experience spans all levels of the Norwegian court system – including the District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court – as well as the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). She is an appointed mediator to the national mediator’s office and is experienced in judicial mediation of complex matters. Adele was admitted to the Supreme Court in 2013 and specializes in international law, human rights, and climate-related matters.

Before transitioning to private practice, Adele served as the Director of Norway’s National Institution for Human Rights and was a member of the Freedom of Expression Commission. Adele has completed the executive course at the Norwegian Defence University College. She is currently a deputy member of the Council of Europe’s expert body on democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Adele’s extensive experience and commitment to legal and societal issues make her a valuable advisor in complex, high-profile cases.