We act as defence counsel for both companies and private individuals in cases involving financial crime.
Defence counsel – Financial Crime
In recent years, Norwegian authorities have significantly intensified their efforts to combat financial crimes. The number of cases is increasing, and many receive extensive media coverage. The consequences can be far-reaching—both for the business and for you personally.
We act as defence counsel for both companies and private individuals in cases involving financial crimes, including:
- corruption
- insider trading
- tax evasion and VAT evasion
- fraud
- breach of trust / financial misconduct
We also have extensive experience with cases involving administrative sanctions, such as administrative fines and additional tax assessments, and assist companies in uncovering and managing potential internal irregularities.
Experience from Both Sides of the Table
Our criminal law department consists of lawyers with backgrounds from, among others, the prosecuting authorities, the courts, and the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet). This combination of criminal law and business law expertise—including tax and VAT, insider trading, and employment law—places us in a strong position to address the full scope of a financial crime case.
Financial crime cases are often complex, document-intensive, and protracted. They frequently raise challenging commercial issues and attract significant attention both internally and externally. For those involved, such cases can be highly demanding, affecting both reputation and personal well-being.
As your defence counsel, we ensure a robust legal handling of the case, while also assisting with strategic considerations, media management, and dialogue with investigators and prosecuting authorities.
Our Services
We offer, among other things:
- defence counsel assistance during investigations and in criminal proceedings before the courts
- assistance in connection with interviews, searches, and other contact with the police and supervisory authorities
- advice on handling suspicions of financial irregularities within the business
- assistance in cases involving administrative fines, additional tax assessments, and other administrative sanctions
- assistance in preventing and reducing the risk of financial crime within the business