Business law Hjort has assisted Optio Group with transaction We are pleased to, together with our tax colleagues in Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, have assisted Optio Group, in their strategic expansion into the Scandinavian market acquiring 100% of the shares in S INSURANCE AS.
Business law Hjort has assisted Solenis with transaction Along with our industry colleagues at Nixon Peabody LLP we have assisted Platinum Equity owned Solenis in the 100% acquisition of shares in Lilleborg.
Business law Hjort has assisted Scelto with transaction We are proud to have assisted the owners of Scelto in their successful sale to Iniva Gruppen! This strategic move marks an exciting new chapter for Scelto, now part of a larger technology ecosystem, enhancing its position with 40 skilled Java developers.
Business law Hjort has assisted Fenix Outdoor International AG with transaction 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.
05.05.2025 Business law Hjort has assisted Concejo AB with transaction We have had the pleasure of advising Concejo AB (publ) and its portfolio company Firenor International AS with the acquisition of Matre Maskin AS.
28.04.2025 Business law The European Court of Justice Safeguards the Right of Transgender People to have their Gender Information Corrected in Public Registers 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.
13.04.2025 Business law Strengthening Workers’ Rights: Proposed Amendments to the Working Environment Act and Civil Servants Act in Norway The Norwegian government has introduced a series of legislative proposals aimed at strengthening workers’ rights in both the public and private sectors.
11.04.2025 Business law Employer of Record Services in Norway: Legal Limitations and Risks 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.
11.04.2025 Business law AS Batteriretur Sells Majority Stake in Høyenergi AS to Sortbat and Bebat 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.
