News and current topics from various practice areas and industries

We are pleased to, together with our colleagues in LARK, have assisted Fenix Outdoor International AG in their acquisition of a 65% stake in Devold of Norway AS. Devold will now become Fenix Outdoor’s number one wool brand, enhancing their already impressive portfolio.

We have had the pleasure of advising Concejo AB (publ) and its portfolio company Firenor International AS with the acquisition of Matre Maskin AS.

In a recent ruling, the European Court of Justice has established the right of transgender persons to have information about their gender identity corrected in public registers without being required to undergo gender reassignment surgery.

The Norwegian government has introduced a series of legislative proposals aimed at strengthening workers’ rights in both the public and private sectors.

So-called Employer of Record (EOR) services, where a company formally employs an individual on behalf of another business, are increasingly coming into play on the global labour market. Several foreign entities wish to purchase these types of services in Norway but are unaware of the limitations under Norwegian law and the associated risks.

AS Batteriretur has finalized the sale of its majority stake in its subsidiary, Høyenergi AS, to Sortbat and its parent company, Bebat. This strategic acquisition strengthens Belgium’s and Norway’s leadership in the sustainable management of high-energy batteries, a critical component of the growing battery recycling and energy storage industries.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court’s Appeals Committee has ruled that plaintiffs cannot employ seizure (arrest) to secure anticipated legal costs in civil disputes. Despite the likelihood of a favorable outcome for the plaintiff, the Committee emphasized that legal costs cannot be determined or awarded until the case is resolved. In a 2-1 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the use of seizure as a tool to safeguard potential future claims for legal costs, citing both procedural and legal limitations.

Proper holiday planning is essential for employers in Norway, especially as summer approaches. While the warmer months may still seem far away, now is the time to start organizing employee vacations to ensure compliance with the Holiday Act and to avoid potential disruptions to your business operations. Failure to plan effectively can lead to significant costs for employers if employees do not take their statutory holiday.

In a press release dated 8 February 2025, the Ministry of Energy announces that, with effect from 1 July 2025, there will be a new limit for which solar power plants require a licence under the Energy Act. The new limit is 10 MW installed capacity.