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.

Wikborg Rein secured two top distinctions at the 2026 IFLR Europe Awards in London. In addition to being named Norway Firm of the Year, our Partner Sigurd Opedal was awarded Norway Lawyer of the Year.

Export controls are changing fast, and in ways many businesses have not yet fully registered. Once relatively stable, the framework is now fragmented, geopolitically driven, and increasingly used as a foreign policy tool rather than solely for non proliferation, creating a compliance environment that demands continuous attention, even for companies outside traditionally controlled sectors.

On 20 May 2026, the UK significantly expanded its sanctions regime against Russia, introducing new prohibitions against petroleum products, LNG and uranium, and tightening the restrictions against sanctioned vessels. Separately, on 22 May 2026, the European Commission published new guidance clarifying the due diligence requirements and contractual obligations applicable to EU operators selling tanker vessels to third-country buyers.

The long-awaited 20th package of sanctions was adopted by the EU on 23 April 2026, comprising 120 new individual listings along with wide-ranging economic measures targeting key sectors fuelling Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

We are delighted to announce the results of the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 ranking. Wikborg Rein have been recognised as Tier 1 in 11 areas, a testament to the dedication and expertise of our practice areas.

We celebrate a record-breaking performance in the prestigious Chambers Europe 2026 rankings, achieving a historically high 58 individual lawyer rankings.

Anti-Money Laundering

Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)

Corporate Criminal Liability

Data Centre

Defence and Security

Dispute Resolution

Environment, Climate, and Sustainability

ESG, compliance and risk management

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Foreign direct investment and national security

International Trade

Investigation and Crisis Management

Responsible business and human rights

Sanctions and Export Controls

Ship and rig recycling

Shipping

Trade Restrictions, Customs and Tariffs

Industry

Renewable Energy and Green Investments

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Partner

Tine provides advice within a wide range of compliance related topics, both on the preventive and the responsive side. Her core areas of expertise are sanctions and trade compliance, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and responsible business including human rights and the Norwegian Transparency Act. She also heads the firm’s ESG Compliance and Crisis Management practice area.

She has worked on several international investigations related to corruption or other forms of misconduct, and headed crisis management teams established to handle the coordination between the investigators, legal advisors in several jurisdictions as well as advisors within other disciplines. Furthermore, Tine has considerable experience advising on international sanctions and trade compliance, where she provides advice from a multi-jurisdictional perspective, and is responsible for the firm's Trade Compliance & Sanctions Team. 

Tine works with various sectors, but particularly industry, shipping and the energy/petroleum sectors. She also has practical experience from her time working as an in-house legal advisor in the compliance department of two larger industry corporations. 

Tine is ranked as a Next Generation Partner by Legal500 where it is quoted: 

‘Tine Vigmostad is probably one of the best sanctions lawyers in Norway.’

‘Tine Vigmostad has in depth knowledge and practical in-house experience that makes her advice tailored and practical for our operational needs. This makes a huge difference from many other law firms that have a more theoretical approach.’

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Tine works broadly within the firm’s compliance practice, both on preventive compliance measures and on crisis management in connection with various types of compliance breaches. She also heads the firm’s ESG Compliance and Crisis Management practice area.