Expertise

Corporate Law

We have extensive experience advising Norwegian and international businesses across all areas of corporate law. We assist companies at every stage of their development, from start-ups to major companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

We advise on legal issues relating to all forms of corporate entities, including industrial groups, listed companies, international private equity firms, family-owned businesses, private investors, organisations and foundations, as well as publicly owned enterprises, state-owned enterprises, inter-municipal companies and public agencies.

Corporate law provides the fundamental framework for business activity. A sound understanding of the regulatory landscape is essential, whether dealing with complex transactions, ensuring the efficient completion of routine corporate actions, or assessing the responsibilities of boards and management.

Our lawyers are specialists with extensive experience advising businesses on incorporation, day-to-day operations, reorganisations and restructurings, including transactional work in connection with capital raisings, sales, acquisitions and company liquidations. Our team works closely with our other specialist practice areas, enabling us to provide practical and efficient cross-disciplinary advice that is aligned with our clients’ commercial objectives.

We advise management teams, boards of directors and general meetings on corporate governance matters, working closely with our ESG and compliance team. We also advise public sector entities on ownership governance, the Norwegian state’s principles of ownership and the specific requirements arising under the Local Government Act and the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act.

Our services

Advice on choosing the appropriate corporate form, including public-law organisational forms such as state-owned enterprises, inter-municipal companies (IKS) and municipal enterprises (KF)
Preparation of corporate documentation and shareholders’ agreements
Documentation and minutes for boards of directors and general meetings, as well as advice on directors’ liability
Mergers, demergers, restructurings and transactions
Corporate governance and investigations
Public ownership governance, the exercise of ownership rights and advice on state aid matters
Dispute resolution, including the prevention and resolution of shareholder disputes
Share capital increases and reductions
Winding-up and dissolution of companies
Corporate due diligence
Incentive schemes and share plans
Law relating to foundations