News and current topics from various practice areas and industries

Are you unsure what happens to your estate and whether you should make a will? Perhaps you’re wondering what significance a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement has in this context? Do you know what happens if you settle abroad or if you inherit a foreign citizen? Are you an heir to a de-ceased person’s estate and need help understanding how the estate is settled?

As we enter a new and exciting year in the Norwegian real estate sector, it’s crucial for property developers to stay informed about the evolving regulatory framework. Here, we summarize key issues that real estate stakeholders should be aware of in 2025.

Hjort has completed a very active year. In 2024, Hjort has had the pleasure of assisting many clients in several major transactions – particularly within development property – both residential and commercial projects.

At the end of 2024, the Supreme Court has considered several cases that those of us working in planning and building law have been eager to see clarified. Particular attention has been given to the Bergen pier case (HR-2024-2211-A). In this article, however, we will discuss another case that concerns a somewhat more specialized topic: reimbursement.

Hjort advised WEP International SA in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shares in MyEducation UK, Rejsespecialisten ApS, and MyEducation Norge AS.

Implementing carbon capture and storage involves high costs and government incentives are therefore a necessary measure for scaling the technology.

On 9 December 2024, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance presented a proposal for a new scheme for sharing renewable energy within commercial areas. The aim of the scheme is to facili-tate the sharing of locally produced energy within defined commercial zones, thereby providing in-centives for investments in renewable energy production, including solar power on commercial build-ings.

We recently assisted Stein Lie and Svein Roar Grande in an extensive legal dispute against the artist Bjarne Melgaard. The trial took place in Oslo District Court in October 2024, and the court has now handed down a judgment in the case.

Testimony from parties and witnesses is often crucial evidence in Norwegian court proceedings. The main rule is that parties and witnesses must appear in court and provide oral testimony. There are, however, some exceptions to this rule. Questions may also arise as to whether it is possible (or preferable) to submit written statements or audio recordings instead. In this update, we provide an overview of the rules that apply to oral and written testimony in Norwegian courts.