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In 100 years, we have gone from being a maritime law firm to becoming one of Norway's largest full-service business law firms. In a time of great turbulence and much uncertainty, and in a business environment with high demands for adaptation, having good advisors is important. In the midst of this stands Wikborg Rein as a full-service law firm with expert knowledge - ready to find good solutions to your challenges.
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EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Implemented into Norwegian Law
On 11 June 2024, the Norwegian Parliament amended the Accounting Act to implement the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into Norwegian law. The new rules impose new sustainability reporting requirements for Norwegian companies, with the aim of standardizing and enhancing the quality of disclosed environmental, social and governance matters.
WR ESG Alert: EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive implemented into Norwegian law, while other EU sustainability acts enter into force
In this month's ESG alert, we highlight the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive into Norwegian law, the entry into force of the EU Nature Restoration Law, the Revised EU Industrial Emissions Directive and the EU hydrogen and gas decarbonisation package, and the adoption of the European Council's position on the Green Claims Directive.
Simplified prospectus rules coming – the Listing Act legislative package
The European Commission has put forward a proposed legislative package called the "Listing Act". The purpose of the Listing Act is inter alia to simplify listing on European public markets, and alleviate the requirements for companies once listed. The Listing Act was voted through by the European Parliament in April 2024 and will eventually be implemented in Norway.
Wikborg Rein assisting NORBIT ASA on its NOK 200 million private placement
We have had the pleasure of assisting NORBIT ASA (OSE: "NORBT") on its successfully completed private placement of new ordinary shares, raising gross proceeds of approximately NOK 200 million.
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