Hall Of Fame

Leading Associates

Regulatory, compliance and investigations in Norway

Wiersholm

Noted for ‘deep regulatory expertise with practical, business-focused advice’, Wiersholm is a reference in the market for investigations. The firm has also developed its presence in matters relating to climate, environmental, and human rights issues. The practice is led by Georg Abusdal Engebretsen, who is engaged by public institutions on compliance matters. Helene Bogen is experienced in environmental protection, international human rights, and investment control, while Anne Katrine Ramstad covers sanctions and export control.

Responsables de la pratique:

Georg A. Engebretsen


Autres avocats clés:

Helene Bogen; Anne Katrine Ramstad; Mojdeh Allahpour; Mathias Bjerkøy


Les références

‘Wiersholm has a unique team of employees who combine a high level of professional expertise with a high level of service attitude. You can be sure that you will receive excellent legal advice, delivered professionally and according to the desired timeline. They go to great lengths to find good solutions for you as a client, and will also give you advice outside the box when it can serve the cause. In addition they have a fantastic team spirit, always making sure you’re part of the team. There is no one like them.’

‘Helene Bogen is a unique lawyer and team player. She’s very good at setting up the right team for the task, keeping the dialogue with the client, and making sure the team delivers beyond expectations. She’s a star!’

‘Wiersholm’s compliance team demonstrates exceptional expertise in swiftly gaining an overview of complex factual scenarios. They tailor their advice to suit the needs of various parts of the organization, delivering clear and high-quality guidance with impressive speed. The team excels at developing strategic approaches and adapting to the client’s evolving requirements. They inspire confidence and trust from the outset. In highly complex matters, they serve as invaluable advisors, often providing precisely the guidance the client didn’t realize they needed.’

Principaux clients

Bane NOR SF


Equinor ASA


Hurtigruten AS


Schibsted ASA


Skagerak Kraft


ABB AS


OSM Thome


Celsa Armeringsstål AS


Huhtamaki Oyj


Felleskjøpet Agri SA


Glamox AS


Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk Holding AS


OBOS BBL


VIPPS AS


FERD AS


Longship AS


Norges Bank Investment Management


Gjerdrum Municipality


SOS Children’s Villages, Norway member association


Ministry of Culture and Equality


Ministry of Petroleum and Energy


Aars As


The Corona Commission


Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion


Orkla ASA


RTN AS


Northern Lights JV DA


Westcon Yards AS


Sotra Link AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for a global humanitarian NGO on investigating serious allegations of human rights violations, war crimes, governance failures, and the organisation’s handling of these issues concerning children in its care.
  • Assisting a leading construction company with investigations into suspected serious misconduct by a key employees, handling email inspections, legal assessments, and strategic advice, while also coordinating with IT providers to facilitate secure document review.
  • Advised an international company on complex environmental and administrative law issues including the EU Water Framework Directive, human rights, and technical environmental reports – throughout the appeals process following a permit rejection for reestablishing a wood processing facility in Norway.

Wikborg Rein

Wikborg Rein is home to a well-experienced ESG, compliance and crisis management team, which exhibits proficiency across the compliance spectrum, with particular ability in cross-border matters. Elisabeth Roscher is a seasoned advisor on corporate compliance, while Geir Sviggum leads on complex compliance matters, with particular activity on anti-bribery and crisis management. Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad handles sanctions, investigations, and anti-corruption work. Kristin Nordland Brattli covers anti-money laundering, while Hanne Rustad Gundersrud is engaged in sanctions disputes and cross-border investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad; Elisabeth Roscher; Geir Sviggum


Autres avocats clés:

Elisabeth Roscher; Geir Sviggum; Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad; Kristin Nordland Brattli; Hanne Rustad Gundersrud


Les références

‘Highly competent team which understands the business and can translate legal advice into the ‘business language’ and context. This is a very unique skill/ competence compared to other law firms and their deliveries. Highly appreciate the team’s competence, sense of urgency, quality of deliveries, client understanding, and response time. All in all – top quality, top service and added value.

‘Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad is an outstanding professional, and her team delivers top-notch quality, service, and added value.’

‘Very good knowledge of an important specialised area.’

Principaux clients

Samherji hf


Sametinget


Statsbygg


OSM Thome


Telenor ASA


The Norwegian Helsinki Committee


Skagerak Energi AS


Edison S.p.A.


DNB Bank ASA


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted the board of Samherji hf, one of Europe’s largest seafood companies, on a broad and extensive international investigation in a number of countries (the so-called “Fishrot case”), which includes allegations of bribery/corruption and other wrongdoings.
  • Ongoing assistance to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Ministry’s preferred external counsel, domestically and internationally, where the firm has been lead counsel for Norway on a series of compliance cases over several years.
  • Ongoing assistance to the Sami Parliament, in a landmark case regarding the government’s decision to electrify gas production taking place on Melkøya in Finnmark county.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS‘s regulatory, compliance, and investigations department is a key advisor on cross-border sanctions and export control compliance. Thomas Brandi is a go-to name for export controls, human rights, and environmental issues in transactions, while Andreas Lowzow guides financial services and asset management clients on fund formation, regulatory licensing, and restructuring. Annina Luterbacher chiefly focuses on compliance and ESG due diligence matters, while Thomas Behné Ramsnes advises on sanctions, export control, and anti-money laundering.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Brandi; Andreas Lowzow


Autres avocats clés:

Annina Luterbacher; Thomas Behné Ramsnes; Vibeke Svendsby; Irina Fodchenko


Les références

‘Ability to quickly provide relevant capabilities and competent people, but also they way key issues and alternative paths forwards are identified.’

‘Thomas Brandi is the driving force of Schjødt’s practice in this field, always forward leaning, bringing a broad spectrum of experience, and a most pleasant work style.’

‘Thomas Brandi is outstanding. A leader and innovator in the compliance practice. Very smart and business savvy.’

Principaux clients

Devico AS


1X Technologies AS


NRC Group ASA


Nammo AS


Resman AS


Norsk Solar AS


HydrogenPro ASA


Norvestor Advisory AS


Kongsberg Gruppen ASA


Hexagon Purus ASA


Gjensidigestiftelsen


Arctic


Longfarm Capital Management


URSUS Real Estate Management


Nysnø Klimainvesteringer


Dovetail


Fiori Management AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Arctic Alternative Investments Management AS on the complete restructuring of two closed ended real estate funds, the first restructuring of its kind in Norway setting precedent for future AIF reorganisations.
  • Advised Tyr Markets AS on obtaining Norway’s first MiCA license from Norwegian authorities, enabling entry to the full European market.
  • Advised Altera Infrastructure Holdings LLC on ESG and compliance due diligence for their sale of 18 shuttle tankers to Angelicoussis Group.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is is well placed to advise on national security compliance, including aspects within transactions and due diligence processes. Department head Hedvig Moe‘s far-reaching practice spans compliance, cybersecurity, and sanctions. Snorre Valdimarsson has been active in compliance due diligence in relation to transactions and due diligence assessments, while Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen takes point on matters relating to cybersecurity and GDPR.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hedvig Moe


Autres avocats clés:

Snorre Valdimarsson; Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen


Les références

‘Hedvig Moe has a lot of « know-how » about the security area, and gives clear and practical advice.’

‘Thommessen provides a wide spectrum of services relevant for industry- and business leaders in support of their navigation through complicated regulatory, geopolitical, and legal « waters ».’

‘Politeness, knowledge, ability to see beyond their own expertise and involve relevant assets to provide their clients with the best piece of advice.’

Principaux clients

Arctic Securities AS


Kahoot! AS


NORMA Cyber


Tono


Microsoft


Danske Bank


Bolt Operations Oy


The Norwegian Shipowners Mutual War Risk Insurance Association (DNK)


Gard


Norwegian Hull Club


Scatec ASA


Release Solar AS


Havfram AS


Norgesgruppen AS


BW LPG


Autostore AS


Geminor


Deep Wind Offshore


Gyldendal ASA


Bluestep Bank AB


Clarksons Securities AS


NT Services AS


Storebrand Asset Management AS


BAMA Gruppen AS


Northern Lights DA


Petoro


Stora Enso Oy


Santander Consumer Bank AS


Nordisk Skibsrederforening


Næringslivets Sikkerhetsråd Y


Scana ASA


Nordea Finans Norge AS


Bane NOR SF


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS on their initiative to open a new permanent office in Kyiv, Ukraine, to share expertise and know-how with Ukrainian industry players to help save lives and protect critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

BAHR

BAHR is praised for a ‘unique combination of investigations and due diligence, compliance, and legal experience’ covering an array of matters, including anti-corruption, fraud, and anti-money laundering. Overseeing the practice, Morten P. Smørdal is turned to by clients in the energy sector, acting on risk assessments, investigations, and compliance. Peter Hammerich combines expertise in the asset management industry with knowledge of compliance. Irmela van der Bijl Mysen adds broad knowledge of anti-corruption, fraud, and human rights to the team, while Lene E. Nygård focuses on ESG matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Morten P. Smørdal


Autres avocats clés:

Peter Hammerich; Irmela van der Bijl Mysen; Lene E. Nygård


Les références

‘BAHR understands our needs as a client and provide support in a timely manner and of very high quality.’

‘The practice has a unique combination of investigations and due diligence, compliance, and legal experience and expertise, combined with technological innovation.’

‘Irmela van der Bijl Mysen is highly knowledgeable, gives balanced and considered advice, and is a professional of the highest calibre and integrity.’

Principaux clients

Aker ASA


Aker BP ASA


HitecVision


Norvestor


Vår Energi


Turnstone Private Equity


Bluefront Equity


DNB Asset Management


Driv Kapital


Equip Capital


Hadean Ventures


Selmer

Selmer maintains a full-service ESG and compliance practice, with experience acting for domestic and international clients on the investigation of financial crime and corporate criminal cases. The firm is notably active in corporate compliance, including anti-corruption, economic sanctions, and trade restrictions. Practice head Liv Monica Stubholt works closely with corporate entities and NGOs on crisis management, audits, and corporate liability. Andreas Kyllingstad is experienced in sanctions, trade restrictions, and export control, whereas Nina Stærnes advises clients on compliance-related dispute matters, covering issues such as corporate governance and board liability.

Responsables de la pratique:

Liv Monica Stubholt


Autres avocats clés:

Andreas Kyllingstad; Nina Stærnes


Les références

‘Our experience with the team is very positive; they are rational, honest, and meticulous.’

‘We value their work ethic.’

‘Liv Monica Stubholt is an outstanding, high-level strategic advisor. Great judgment on difficult, thorny problems.’

Principaux clients

Ocean Installer


Bertel O Steen


Aero Norway


Saint Gobain Group


Institute of Energy Technology


Norod


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Institute for Energy Technology on developing and upgrading its compliance and ESG strategies, policies, and reporting routines, including implementation of the Transparency Act’s requirements.
  • Advising over 40 clients in Norway largest Ponzi scheme case known as the “Ousdal case,” which has involved extensive documentation, financial complexity, and major reputational and emotional consequences for those affected.

Arntzen Grette

Arntzen Grette adopts a multidisciplinary approach to its compliance and investigations offering, covering compliance, investigations, and enforcement. The firm is particularly active in regulatory enforcement and investigations in the energy, industrial, and technology sectors. Practice head Berit Svensli Solseth has particular expertise in the green industrial transition, with knowledge of sustainability frameworks in cross-border projects. Deputy head Sarah Haugvad Andresen covers ESG compliance, regulatory risk management, and corporate investigations. Fredrik Berg joined the team in January 2026 from Fend Advokatfirma.

Responsables de la pratique:

Berit Svensli Solseth; Sarah Haugvad Andresen


Autres avocats clés:

Partner Fredrik Berg


Les références

‘Great team. Knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

Principaux clients

Hampiðjan Group


Statsbygg Y


Equinor Energy AS Y


Nyhavna Utvikling AS


Okea ASA


Trondheim Renholdsverk AS


The SINTEF Foundation


TrønderEnergi AS


Strise AS


Toyota Norge AS


Aviation Fuel Services Norway AS Y


Certas Energy Norway


Enova SF


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a large energy company on compliance and legal risk surrounding the electrification of offshore oil installations, ensuring legal defensibility and timely execution within a complex regulatory and politically sensitive framework.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort

Advokatfirmaet Hjort‘s corporate compliance and investigations department is notably active in the energy sector, acting for clients on ESG compliance, international economic sanctions, and investigations. Practice head Kristian Brandt has a proven track record in investigations in both the public and private sectors. Kristin Veierød is an active advisor on investigations, while Anne Marie Due covers work at the intersection of employment and compliance. Sunniva Jacobsen Øyen, a key name for whistleblowing investigations, and Stine Bjørnstad handles workplace investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kristian Brandt


Autres avocats clés:

Kristin Veierød; Anne Marie Duel Sunniva Jacobsen Øyen; Stine Bjørnstad


Les références

Hjort appears as a practice with solid legal expertise and experience in complex cases. What makes them unique is particularly their ability to quickly understand issues and provide advice that is both clear and practically applicable. For potential clients, it may be useful to know that the team is accessible, responds quickly, and provides assessments that can be used directly in decision-making processes.’

‘’I have found that the people I have worked with at Hjort stand out for being committed, professional, and approachable. They have provided clear and confident legal support in challenging situations, while also having the ability to quickly grasp complex issues.

‘Good standing in investigation.’

Principaux clients

Edison International SpA


Statnett SF


Husqvarna Norge AS


Vestby municipality


Bane NOR SF


Sykehusbygg HF


The Norwegian Church


Institutt for Energiteknikk


Statkraft AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Edison International S.p.A in fraud litigation against Danske Bank NUF, involving NOK 130 million in fraudulent transactions and setting new legal standards for third-party fraud liability and institutional governance.
  • Assisted Statnett SF, Norway’s state-owned transmission system operator, in implementing the Transparency Act, conducting comprehensive due diligence on human rights and working conditions, and embedding OECD-aligned compliance processes across its supply chain.
  • Provided strategic compliance and governance advisory to Husqvarna Norge AS under the Transparency Act, including the development of accountability frameworks, risk assessment tools, and supplier management procedures for global operations.

KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway

KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway is a full-service compliance and investigation department, which is praised for its 'combination of legal expertise and strong industry understanding.' Co-head Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen works on an array of compliance issues, assisting clients with the implementation of compliance programs, corporate investigations, and M&A compliance. Co-head Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd chiefly focuses on human rights compliance, investigations, and governance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen; Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd


Les références

‘KPMG Law’s practice stands out through its combination of legal expertise and strong industry understanding. What has impressed me most is the team’s ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, actionable advice that supports decision-making at the management level.’

‘Solfrid Haaskjold stands out for her clarity, professionalism, and ability to guide clients through complex compliance and investigation processes with both precision and empathy. She combines deep subject-matter expertise with a very practical approach, which makes her advice both reliable and actionable.

‘I just think KPMG Law is the absolute best partner; they have a unique ability to transform law into practice in a way that really brings value to all of their clients. They are extremely service-minded, and it really feels safe to have them in our corner, because they have a very diverse team with different capabilities that meet our different needs.’

Principaux clients

Rogaland Sparebank


Romsdal Sparebank


Eika Gruppen


Firi


7 Steel Manufacturing AS


Oslobygg KF


Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance


Statskraft AS


Aker ASA


Bane NOR SF


Ministry of Justice and Public Security


Elopak ASA


Caritas Norge


TietoEvry


TINE SA


Principaux dossiers


  • Investigation for Oslobygg KF on conflict of interest for a leader within the entity, managing large enterprises on behalf of Oslo municipal enterprises.
  • Provided Statkraft, under a frame agreement, compliance analysis globally related to new compliance regulations from EU as well as numerous compliance related investigations
  • Provided a whistleblowing service to Aker ASA.

SANDS

SANDS‘s compliance and risk management group is positioned to advise on an array of internal investigations, whistleblower cases, regulatory compliance, and anti-corruption. Nicolai Skridshol oversees the group and is engaged by companies, organisations, and public institutions in investigations. Additionally, Skridshol is active in anti-corruption matters and whistleblowing cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicolai Skridshol


Les références

‘SANDS has an excellent team consisting of individuals with experience in various fields. The composition of the team enhances the client’s impression that they are receiving the best expertise delivered by the company. This is a robust firm with many experienced lawyers and a number of younger, highly skilled legal professionals in various areas of law. They demonstrate a good commercial understanding and quickly grasp the tasks at hand.’

‘I was looking for legal experts in a specific area and found the right partner in SANDS. The teams understood the challenges involved at once and assisted me in the risk assessments and the discussion of different solutions before we found the optimal way of handling the tasks. The partner who assisted me was Nicolai Skridshol.’

‘Nicolai Skridshol stands out as one of Norway’s most distinguished experts in investigations, compliance, and dispute resolution. He combines exceptional legal expertise with hands-on experience in some of the most complex cases both nationally and internationally. Nicolai is renowned for his analytical precision, strategic mindset, and uncompromising integrity. As head of SANDS’ investigations and compliance department, he has earned a reputation as an unparalleled advisor to boards and senior executives. His ability to navigate demanding anti-corruption matters makes him one of the most respected lawyers in the field. With extensive cross-sector and cross-jurisdiction experience, Nicolai is a unique resource and an inspiring sparring partner. ’

Principaux clients

Trainor Elsikkerhet AS


EQOM Group


Nytelse.no


DNB ASA


Vinje kommune


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for DNB ASA in educating the company’s experts in compliance, risk management, and anti-corruption.
  • Assisted EQOM Group and Nytelse.no on their work with reporting under the Transparency Act.
  • Assist Trainor Elsikkerhet AS with the preparation/update of compliance documents due to an international acquisition