KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway is a full-service compliance and investigation department, which is praised for its 'combination of legal expertise and strong industry understanding.' Co-head Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen works on an array of compliance issues, assisting clients with the implementation of compliance programs, corporate investigations, and M&A compliance. Co-head Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd chiefly focuses on human rights compliance, investigations, and governance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd is exceptional, a fantastic lawyer, available, and dedicated.’
- ‘Deep insight into client issues, available to use new technology.’
- ‘Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen is an extraordinary lawyer, with deep knowledge and understanding, and the ability to understand clients.'
- ‘KPMG Law’s practice stands out through its combination of legal expertise and strong industry understanding. What has impressed me most is the team’s ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, actionable advice that supports decision-making at the management level.’
- ‘Solfrid Haaskjold stands out for her clarity, professionalism, and ability to guide clients through complex compliance and investigation processes with both precision and empathy. She combines deep subject-matter expertise with a very practical approach, which makes her advice both reliable and actionable.’
- ‘I just think KPMG Law is the absolute best partner; they have a unique ability to transform law into practice in a way that really brings value to all of their clients. They are extremely service-minded, and it really feels safe to have them in our corner, because they have a very diverse team with different capabilities that meet our different needs.’
Key clients
- Rogaland Sparebank
- Romsdal Sparebank
- Eika Gruppen
- Firi
- 7 Steel Manufacturing AS
- Oslobygg KF
- Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance
- Statskraft AS
- Aker ASA
- Bane NOR SF
- Ministry of Justice and Public Security
- Elopak ASA
Work highlights
Investigation for Oslobygg KF on conflict of interest for a leader within the entity, managing large enterprises on behalf of Oslo municipal enterprises.
Provided Statkraft, under a frame agreement, compliance analysis globally related to new compliance regulations from EU as well as numerous compliance related investigations
Provided a whistleblowing service to Aker ASA.
Practice head
Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen; Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd