Mergers and acquisitions are not only about valuation and negotiations. In Norway, employment law issues often determine whether an acquisition runs smoothly or ends in disputes. When acquiring […]
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Norway is a commercially reliable and legally transparent jurisdiction. But for foreign companies involved in litigation—either as claimants or defendants—it’s critical to understand the local rules. Strategic mistakes […]
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A practical guide for heirs, beneficiaries and legal representative.
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Forms of organizing business in Norway The main forms of organizing business in Norway are through: Limited Liability Companies – “Aksjeselskap” (“AS”) A Branch of foreign incorporated companies […]
Read moreDivorce can lead to significant financial changes. For many, the financial settlement is one of the most challenging aspects of the process. This also has to with the […]
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Purchasing and selling business entities require both planning and insight. This is especially the case for foreign buyers who must gain insight to the target company as well […]
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We often receive inquiries from foreign employers and employees on how consolidation meetings (or discussion meetings) before termination of employment are conducted. We have therefore written an article […]
Read moreBelow follows a practical guide to terminations of employment relationship from the employer, as laid out by Norwegian employment law. It deals with how dismissals are to be […]
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On personal liability of members of the board. Under Norwegian law, representatives of the company, including board members, the company CEO as well as shareholders, may be held […]
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There are many good reasons to invest in Norway. To make your journey into Norwegian business life as seamless as possible we have gathered essential information for you […]
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1. GENERAL Under Norwegian law, a limited company is a separate legal entity where the owner does not have responsibility for the obligations of the company. The owner’s […]
Read more1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Property rights in Norway In many ways, property rights have a special position in Norwegian society. Most citizens want to own their own property, […]
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1. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 1.1 Introduction Norwegian employment law (also called labor or labour law) is based on the principle of contractual freedom, though with statutory regulation in certain […]
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The Alienation Act governs the voluntary purchase and sale, exchange and donation of real estate. Real estate is considered to be land and buildings, and also other fixed […]
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