Regulatory, compliance and investigations

Wiersholm

The market-leading regulatory, compliance and investigations practice at Wiersholm maintains a strong position in the market within compliance, while its caseload increasingly includes security regulations and sanctions work. Seasoned litigator Jan Fougner oversees the team alongside Georg Abusdal Engebretsen, who assists international enterprises and public institutions with compliance work and private investigations. Another core pillar of the practice is ESG and environmental matters and Helene Bogen is a key name on this side. Other noteworthy individuals are Erelend A. Methi, who specialises in human rights law, and Hildegunn Alsvik, who handles contentious compliance and corporate governance matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Very well-composed team, that has complementary skills and works very well together. They are well updated on both environmental legislation and case-handling strategies at public authorities.'
‘Helen Bogen is highly dedicated to understanding the client's needs and the best legal strategy towards best value services. She is very well updated on the legal framework, relevant legal court decisions and how environmental authorities handle permit applications.’
‘For me, it is the top white-collar crime, compliance and ESG team in Norway. Stellar client list, stellar client counselling and service. Polished and sophisticated legal advice.’
‘Georg Abusdal Engebretsen is highly personable, calm, and unflappable, bringing deep expertise and extensive experience in dealing with Norwegian enforcement authorities.’
‘Wiersholm's lawyers have extremely good professional knowledge, they see a case from many sides, they make good ethical assessments and they deliver with high quality at the right time.’
‘Professional, good expertise and overview of regulations and compliance we need to adhere to. Supportive, solid follow-up, and easy to work with.’
‘We have worked with Helene Bogen, who proved to be a to the point, competent discussion partner and also pleasant to work with.’

Key clients

Bane NOR SF
Equinor ASA
Hurtigruten AS
Schibsted ASA
Skagerak Kraft
ABB AS
OSM Thome
Celsa Armeringsstål AS
Huhtamaki Oyj
Felleskjøpet Agri SA
Glamox AS
Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk Holding AS
OBOS BBL
VIPPS AS
FERD AS
Longship AS
Norges Bank Investment Management
Gjerdrum Municipality
SOS Children's Villages, Norway member association
Ministry of Culture and Equality
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Aars As
The Corona Commission
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion
Orkla ASA
RTN AS
Northern Lights JV DA
Westcon Yards AS
Sotra Link AS

Work highlights

Advised a Norwegian science company in relation to its establishment of a manufacturing facility.
Litigated on behalf of the local Sami population in a landmark case before the Grand Chamber of the Norwegian Supreme Court.
Advised an international shipping company on a contemplated divestment process and sale of a mobile offshore drilling unit.

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