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22/10/2025

Enforcement against foreign state owned assets in Norway

Immunity may shield a foreign state’s assets from enforcement in Norway, but not unconditionally. If the foreign state is engaged in commercial activities in Norway, it will be treated as its commercial peers, and immunity will not shield the assets involved in the commercial activity from attachment.

11/04/2025

We are once again recognised in GAR 100 as the only Norwegian law firm

Global Arbitration Review has unveiled its annual ranking of the world’s leading international arbitration practices – and Wikborg Rein is proud to once again be listed among the selected firms in the GAR 100 for 2025, as the only Norwegian law firm included.

22/03/2024

Wikborg Rein only Norwegian law firm in the GAR 100 survey

Global Arbitration Review has unveiled its annual ranking of the world’s leading international arbitration practices.

15/02/2024

Enforcing an award ­contrary to sanctions, an issue of ’public policy’?

The past few years have illustrated with a vast intensity the relevance of international sanctions for an ever expanding number of businesses and sectors. This backdrop has also led to a significant increase in sanctions related disputes, which in turn has led to discussions regarding enforcement of arbitral awards that contravene applicable sanctions.

15/12/2023

Suppose you went to ­arbitration and the ­opponent did not come?

In arbitration, you have to prove your case even if the opponent does not show up. The no-show creates some pitfalls to avoid.

12/12/2022

The year of sanctions – some lessons learnt

The massive and unprecedented sanctions imposed against Russia have required significant efforts to manage the risks and impact of sanctions, particularly in view of creative attempts to circumvent by some parties. In this article we explain why you should update your sanctions clause, and how to ensure that it is fit for purpose.