Celine Krogh Fornes

Managing Associate

Celine Krogh Fornes is a highly experienced litigator specializing in complex business law and enterprise penalties. She provides strategic legal counsel to major corporate clients, with expertise spanning both civil and criminal matters.

Celine has acted as lead counsel in several high-profile and demanding cases, including serving as defense lawyer in the renowned “Baneheia case” and in numerous financial crime proceedings. Her litigation experience extends to representing businesses in cases involving corporate penalties, compliance, and regulatory investigations.

She regularly advises companies on matters relating to corporate criminal liability, board responsibility, shareholder disputes, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Celine is adept at managing large-scale, high-stakes cases, often under significant media scrutiny, and is recognized for her ability to navigate complex legal challenges for major enterprises.

Celine is also an experienced lecturer, delivering presentations on topics such as corporate penalties and negligent investment advice. She serves as an examiner at the University of Bergen, further demonstrating her commitment to legal excellence and education.

Her professional background includes volunteer legal work at Gatejuristen (the legal aid clinic) and Save the Children Norway, reflecting her dedication to both the legal profession and social responsibility.

Celine’s combination of deep legal expertise, business acumen, and experience with high-profile cases makes her a trusted advisor to leading companies seeking robust legal solutions.