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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very good knowledge of an important specialised area.’
- ‘Very professional team with deep knowledge and experience from the investigation field.'
- ‘Elisabeth Roscher is an excellent lawyer and any interaction with her is very efficient.’
- ‘Norway's leading expert on international sanctions, Tine Elisabeth Vigrestad. Targeted counsel and solution-minded.’
- ‘Leading team on international sanctions in Norway. The team has a solid understanding of international business and business dynamics. Quick response time and high-quality deliverables on sanctions and regulatory compliance issues.’
- 'Very hands-on and available to us. Good and balanced report. Very good feedback also from the personnel involved in the investigation (keyword from some of the people I talked with; the team were professional, caring, and followed up requests in due time.’
Key clients
- Samherji hf
- Sametinget
- Statsbygg
- OSM Thome
- Telenor ASA
- The Norwegian Helsinki Committee
- Skagerak Energi AS
- Edison S.p.A.
- DNB Bank ASA
Work highlights
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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad; Elisabeth Roscher; Geir Sviggum
Other key lawyers
Elisabeth Roscher; Geir Sviggum; Tine Elisabeth Vigmostad; Kristin Nordland Brattli; Hanne Rustad Gundersrud