Norwegian telecommunications giant Telenor ASA faces criminal charges from authorities investigating suspected sanctions violations and human rights offenses related to its former Myanmar operations. The investigation centers on the company's transfer of customer traffic data and surveillance equipment to military authorities before divesting its Myanmar subsidiary in 2022.

Norway has decided to spend 1,624 billion NOK on its defense before the year 2036. A move decision resulting from the newly evolving security situation in Europe and Norway's obligations to fulfil its obligations as a NATO member.

In 2020, the Norwegian government initiated the process of opening up for mineral activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Recent amendments to the Public Procurement Act, which came into effect 16 June 2023, represent an important first step...

Research institutions in Norway face mounting pressure to balance national security concerns with academic freedom as dual-use technologies come under stricter export controls. From the landmark Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal to recent prosecutions of university professors, the evolving regulatory landscape is forcing universities to implement rigorous risk assessments while grappling with questions about international collaboration.

On 14 July 2023, the Norwegian Government published its official positions on the EU's proposals for a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), based on input from Norwegian businesses...

Both individuals and companies risk severe penalties if they contribute to money laundering, even if the contribution is the result of negligence. By appointing an anti-money laundering officer organisations...

Den 12. oktober 2021 la Regjeringen frem statsbudsjettet for 2022. Det foreslås skattelettelser for unge og redusert trinnskatt. I tillegg varsles endring i reglene om beskatning av ansatteopsjoner.

Norwegian defence procurement is characterised by extensive and strict qualification requirements for suppliers. For companies wishing to participate in this market, it is essential to understand the requirements...

Both individuals and companies risk severe penalties if they contribute to money laundering, even if the contribution is the result of negligence. By appointing an anti-money laundering officer...

On November 28, 2019, the Ethics Information Committee convened by the Norwegian government recommended the adoption of mandatory corporate human rights legislation.

Det slovakiske fotballforbundet kunngjorde i 2013 en konkurranse om ombygging, modernisering og oppføring av fotballstadioner.

FDI controls (Foreign Direct Investment Controls) are becoming relevant to an increasing number of transactions and jurisdictions. A change in ownership of companies or businesses...

On June 10, the Norwegian Parliament adopted the Transparency Act. Among other things, this innocuously named legislation will require many U.S.-based multinationals doing business in Norway...

This update explores high level trends and legal developments across some of Norway's key business sectors that have an international impact.