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After several years of negotiations, an intergovernmental conference at the UN has reached an agreement on a draft treaty aimed at conserving marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

The world relies heavily on China for its supply chains and access to strategic resources. Whilst the geopolitical risk may be increasing, a complete decoupling is still undesirable for most companies.

Artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT and GPT-4, is challenging the established state of the law. There are currently multiple ongoing law suits which should interest...

The EU's new Anti-Corruption Directive establishes comprehensive criminal law standards across member states, introducing turnover-based corporate fines up to 5% of global revenue, expanded liability for supervisory failures, and formal recognition of compliance programmes as mitigating factors. While Norway is not required to implement the Directive, Norwegian companies with EU operations face direct exposure as member states begin transposition by June 2028, requiring immediate attention to compliance fra

Norway's Ministry of Defence has proposed sweeping new legislation to protect defence technology and security-classified patents, introducing expanded government control over technology critical to military operations. The bill has sparked significant controversy among industry stakeholders who warn that its broad scope, unclear thresholds, and restrictive sharing mechanisms could inadvertently harm the Norwegian defence industry while advantaging foreign competitors.

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of developments in the Norwegian, EU, UK and US sanctions regimes relating to Russia.

The Singapore Court of Appeal (the "SGCA") recently established in Anupam Mittal v Westbridge Ventures II Investment Holdings...

Norway's Ministry of Finance has expanded the scope of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to include financing companies, real estate agencies, debt collection agencies, and the Norwegian Natural Perils Pool.

In recent weeks, the UK has expanded on its existing trade restrictions on Russia, added further designations to the consolidated...

The Electronic Communications Act came into force on July 25 2003. Under the act, the Post and Telecommunications Authority is required to analyze 18 product markets in order to identify any providers with significant market power and determine which obligations to impose on them.

Norway has proposed a groundbreaking law that would prohibit trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, potentially criminalizing imports, exports, real estate transactions, and related services. The legislation follows similar measures adopted or under consideration across multiple EU countries, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses with Israeli commercial relationships.

Finansdepartementet har fastsatt en ny forskrift som for første gang gir Norge en konkret og uttømmende liste over stillinger og funksjoner som gir status som politisk eksponert person (PEP) etter hvitvaskingsregelverket.

Statnett and Renewables Norway have introduced stricter maturity requirements for obtaining and retaining grid capacity rights in Norway, effective July 2026. The new framework imposes tighter zoning requirements...

This comprehensive quarterly update examines critical developments in Norwegian employment law during Q3 2026, including the contentious debate over overtime compensation for part-time employees following EU court rulings, new maritime employment contract requirements, and significant court decisions on discrimination, dismissal, and employment agreements. The report analyzes ongoing legislative uncertainty and provides insights into how these changes affect employer obligations and employee rights.

The Norwegian real estate market has shown a continuing growth. Interest rates and yield levels are still low and so are the occupational rates.

Norwegian oil, gas, and LNG exporters face a critical compliance challenge as EU methane regulations take effect in 2027, requiring documentation of measurement, reporting, and verification systems equivalent to EU standards—regardless of whether Norway has implemented the rules domestically. Recent enforcement deferrals reduce penalties but not obligations, creating a complex regulatory landscape that demands immediate attention from producers navigating long-term supply contracts.

Statnett and Fornybar Norge have introduced stricter maturity criteria for grid capacity access, requiring approved zoning plans for projects over 100 MW and reducing maximum implementation periods from ten to six years.