News and current topics from various practice areas and industries

The end of a calendar year is approaching. In this connection, several questions often arise regard-ing any remaining holiday days and in some cases also the payment of holiday pay.

The establishment of the new Norwegian Directorate for Export Controls and Sanctions (DEKSA) marks a significant step in strengthening Norway’s export control framework and compliance with international sanctions. But what does this mean for Norwegian businesses?

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.

National and international regulations are crucial for the effective implementation of carbon capture and storage as a measure to achieve climate targets. Below, we outline the key points you should know about the Norwegian and European regulatory frameworks.