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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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13/02/2025

Wikborg Rein top ranked in Chambers Global 2025

It is with great pleasure that we announce that once again we have been top-ranked in the prestigious Chambers Global rankings. We deeply appreciate this recognition from our clients, which confirms that they regard us as one of the leading players in the industry.

10/02/2025

Norwegian Chapter in the Chambers Life Sciences & Pharma IP Litigation 2025

Lars Erik Steinkjer, Nora Bratheim and Guro S. Kyrkjebø Nybø have contributed to the Norwegian chapter in the Chambers and Partners Life Sciences & Pharma IP Litigation 2025 Global Practice Guide.

03/02/2025

New rules on access to shareholder registers and information on owners of nominee-registered shares in Norwegian companies

On 1 February 2025, a new regulation regarding access to shareholder registers and information about nominee-registered shares in Norwegian companies entered into force. These rules elaborate on companies' statutory obligation to make the shareholder register available to everyone, and the new rule in the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act on the right to request information about owners of nominee-registered shares.

30/01/2025

WR ESG Alert: New rules on sustainability reporting in Norway, while simplification, postponement and evaluation are on the horizon

In this month's ESG alert, we highlight the entry into force of the reporting requirements of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive in Norway, and look into the Omnibus Simplification Package and the postponement of the Deforestation Regulation from the EU, as well as a recently published report evaluating the Norwegian Transparency Act.

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The green transition

Society is undergoing a transformation that requires growth and development to occur within the boundaries of nature and the climate. In this context, the business sector will play a pivotal role. The legal aspect of sustainability encompasses not only compliance with a growing number of regulatory requirements but also the need to position oneself for long-term value creation through effective risk management and sustainable business practices. Wikborg Rein has a dedicated team focused exclusively on sustainability, while also integrating sustainability principles across all areas of the firm’s expertise.

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Wide range of expertise

Our teams have expert knowledge within the most important fields of the business sector.

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