New guidelines on corporate penalties in international corruption cases from Norway's National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime ("Økokrim") have come into force. The guidelines apply to the imposition of fines on companies in corruption cases covered by the OECD Convention. This is the first time Økokrim has set out specific, quantified guidelines on what corruption abroad may cost Norwegian companies, and the guidelines mark a historic shift in the fight against corporate corruption in Norway.

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Managing Associate

Emilie has broad experience from dispute litigation and financial criminal cases before the Norwegian courts, as well as in comprehensive investigations. At Wikborg Rein, she assists clients across various sectors, particularly in cases involving financial crime and corporate criminal liability, regulatory proceedings and administrative sanctions, investigations and crisis management, and corporate governance and compliance.

Emilie previously worked at the law firm Hjort, most recently as a senior lawyer. She was highlighted among 'Promising Talents' in the Financial Crime category in Finansavisen's 2024 lawyer survey. She also has experience from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, where she worked as committee secretary for a government-appointed expert committee.

Emilie holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of Oslo. During her studies, she spent a year working as a volunteer case handler at JURK (Legal Advice for Women).

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Emilie assists clients across various sectors, particularly in cases involving financial crime and corporate criminal liability, regulatory proceedings and administrative sanctions, investigations and crisis management, and corporate governance and compliance.

Emilie Hulthin