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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.’
- ‘Georg A. Engebretsen is a highly competent lawyer who quickly earns the trust of those he works with. He consistently delivers precise and well-calibrated strategies and legal advice. In the most challenging compliance matters, he is a valuable ally to have on your side. He is accessible and provides prompt, clear, and actionable feedback.'
- ‘Helene Bogen: very experienced, absolutely intelligent, reliable, to the point, and giving well-considered independent advice in the best interest of an investigation. This is extremely valuable to decision makers. Outstanding senior associate and would always retain again for sensitive investigation work.'
- ‘Wiersholm combines deep regulatory expertise with practical, business-focused advice. They are responsive, discreet, and a trusted partner for complex compliance and investigations.'
Key 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
Work highlights
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.
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Helene Bogen
Practice head
Georg A. Engebretsen
Other key lawyers
Helene Bogen; Anne Katrine Ramstad; Mojdeh Allahpour; Mathias Bjerkøy