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On 1 July, the requirements for citizenship for board members and the CEO set forth in the Norwegian company legislation were removed. Now, only a residency (domicile) requirement applies.

The Norwegian Supreme Court has set a new, stricter standard for determining which employees qualify for exemption from working hours rules under the "particularly independent position" criterion. This landmark judgment overturned lower court decisions and established that simply having control over when and where work is performed is insufficient—employees must also have significant freedom to determine the scope of work itself. Businesses across all sectors should now review their employment agreeme

On June 1, 2023, certain amendments are being made to the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") as implemented in Norway. The amendments are caused by the enactment of the EU SME Growth Market Regulation (2019/2115).

The European Commission has adopted a white paper suggesting more competition is needed in the maritime sector. The white paper is the second step in an EU review which should culminate with concrete legislative proposals in 2005. Any proposal must then be decided upon by the EU member states.

The European Commission has expanded the scope of dual-use items subject to export control through an updated regulation that aligns with 2025 multilateral export control regime decisions. The changes introduce controls on advanced technologies including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, computing integrated circuits, and additive manufacturing equipment for energetic materials. Norwegian businesses should prepare for corresponding amendments to their export control regulations, as Norway implements th

Data centre projects require careful structuring of land, buildings and infrastructure from the outset to avoid costly delays in financing, construction or operation. This article examines critical real estate...

In recent weeks, the EU has established a new sanctions framework in response to the situation in Moldova, and the US has expanded the scope of its Sudan sanctions regime.

The Norwegian capital market has become a strategic venue for data centre companies seeking rapid equity financing, with Euronext Growth Oslo offering a streamlined listing process that can be completed in as little as four weeks. This article examines how data centre operators can leverage Norway's deep pool of institutional investors and flexible listing frameworks to secure capital quickly, comparing the expedited Growth market route against the more comprehensive regulated market approach.

Shipping loans, including export credit financing and leasing, have been the traditional source of finance in shipping.

Norway's Parliament has adopted amendments to the Energy Act that will impose stricter obligations on data centres to utilise surplus heat, removing previous exemptions and lowering thresholds for compliance.

Norway has great natural potential for windpower, although there are some particular technical difficulties. In this article, we outline the current regime and new opportunities provided by recent developments.

With the draft Act on Offshore Renewable Energy Production, submitted to the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) in June 2009, the Government takes an important first step in facilitating offshore renewable energy production

To meet the demand for the transportation and handling of live fish, fish farmers can either charter well-boats or enter into general contracts for carriage of goods.

On May 13 2005 the Ministry of Finance presented proposals to amend the tonnage tax regime. The proposals, which have just been adopted by Parliament, are based on the revised State Aid Guidelines on maritime transport adopted by the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority on March 31 2004.

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued General License 135, temporarily easing sanctions on Russian diesel fuel imports while simultaneously designating the International Criminal Court to the SDN List. These developments, coupled with President Trump's waiver of Graham Act sanctions, signal a notable shift in U.S. sanctions policy toward Russia and international institutions.

The European Union recently introduced new legislation promoting the use of renewable energy, covering both the industrial and transportation sectors.

Data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure caught between explosive AI-driven demand and limited power capacity, prompting new regulatory frameworks across Europe and Norway. The European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act aims to accelerate development through fast-track permitting zones, while Norwegian lawmakers consider licensing systems, grid access auctions, and local processing requirements. These regulatory shifts signal a fundamental transformation in how data centre devel