Corporate Law
Property Law
Financing & security under Norway's Limited Liability Companies Act
There are several ways to finance the purchase of real estate companies, but one particularly practical method—explicitly permitted under the Norwegian Companies Act—is for the ...
Labor Law
The downsizing process from A to Z
When the need for downsizing arises, it is crucial that the downsizing process follows a correct and thorough procedure. In this blog, we'll take you through the a downsizing ...
Construction Law
Norwegian Construction Law: Key differences for foreign contractors
Construction law establishes the legal framework governing construction projects, defining the roles, responsibilities, obligations, and rights of the parties involved in the ...
Labor Law
News
Oslo Court's decision in the Wolt case: Contractor vs. Employee
The Oslo District Court recently considered whether bicycle couriers delivering food via the Wolt platform should be classified as employees or independent contractors. This case ...
Labor Law
News
Wage changes in Norway 2025: Key updates for employers
In Norway, collective bargaining agreements are revised either through main negotiations or interim settlements. This spring, the 2025 interim settlement (mellomoppgjøret) between ...
Property Law
Investing in property: Private ownership vs. Company structure
Real estate has long been an attractive investment in Norway due to historically stable price growth and favorable tax rules. However, a key question for investors is whether they ...
Labor Law
Employers' Occupational Injury Insurance in Norway
Hiring employees in Norway comes with important legal responsibilities. Employers must comply with strict labor law regulations—and failure to do so can result in significant ...
Business in Norway
Business opportunities for companies in Norway's defense sector
Norway has decided to spend 1,624 billion NOK on its defense before the year 2036. A move decision resulting from the newly evolving security situation in Europe and Norway’s ...
Contract Law
Construction Law
Key considerations for back-to-back clauses in construction contracts
In larger construction projects, there are often several contractual levels involved, from the client to the main contractor, then to the subcontractors, and sometimes ...
Property Law
Property Ownership: Shares vs. Direct Purchase – Which is Better?
What is the difference between your company investing directly in property instead of acquiring shares in a property company? What are the benefits for you as a business owner? In ...
Taxation
Property Law
Norwegian property tax for residence and commercial properties
Property tax (eiendomsskatt) is a local tax that Norwegian municipalities can choose to impose on both residential and commercial properties. As of now, 323 municipalities have ...
Labor Law
Employment agreements in Norway—mandatory contract requirements
As an employer in Norway, you are obliged to draw up a written employment contract in all employment relationships, and there are specific legal requirements for drafting ...