A well-functioning asset management sector is the foundation of economic growth. In a market with a complex regulatory framework, clear and commercially focused legal advice is essential for success.

We empower success: our role is to mitigate risk while maximising value creation for our clients. When challenges arise, we act as a trusted partner, providing effective legal solutions for you. Our strong position in the industry provides us with unique commercial insight and the ability to provide tailored legal solutions.

We advise a broad range of clients, including investment banks, securities firms, asset managers, investment companies, pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and service providers. Our extensive international network, particularly in key fund jurisdictions, offers strategic advantages to Norwegian clients with cross-border operations.

The lawyers are accurate, well organised and communicate well. We particularly appreciate their commitment and ability to respond quickly within tight deadlines and short time frames.

 – investment in and launch of a new independent alternative financing player in the Nordic market (2025)

 – establishment of the HILI Residential Fund Norway 2025 alternative investment fund and investment platform, including tax and structuring, fund documentation, regulatory matters, ESG and corporate law

 – establishment of REQ Fund II, an alternative investment fund, including tax and structuring, fund documentation, regulatory matters, ESG and corporate law

 – licence application for hedge fund management and drafting of mandate agreements for individual mandates

REQ Capital AS and REQ Alternative Investments AS

 – merger between a securities firm and an AIF manager, including regulatory liaison with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway

Asset Management

Capital markets are fundamental to economic growth and financial stability. For businesses, efficient access to capital is essential for growth, cross-border expansion and profitable innovation. These markets are not only vital but also governed by a complex web of national and international laws and regulations.

At Arntzen Grette we combine market-leading legal expertise with strong commercial insight and extensive experience in both equity capital markets (ECM) and debt capital markets (DCM). We bring together in-depth legal knowledge with a clear understanding of capital market dynamics and the interests of key stakeholders.

Our clients range from listed companies and their executives to equity investors, lenders and borrowers. We have advised on a wide range of high-profile transactions, and are recognised as a trusted adviser in the market. 

Arntzen Grette is client-focused, service-minded and commercial.

 for Norwegian and international borrowers

 for both growth companies and established groups

Capital markets

Climate and environmental requirements are reshaping the business landscape. Companies that proactively manage climate risks and build sustainable business models strengthen their competitive advantage, attract investment, and secure long-term growth. Those that fail to adapt risk losing market position, access to capital, and public legitimacy.

Tightened regulatory standards, increased oversight, and rising societal expectations make it essential for businesses to demonstrate accountability and compliance – not merely to satisfy legal requirements, but to achieve commercial success in a rapidly evolving market.

At Arntzen Grette, we have extensive experience advising clients in a regulatory environment undergoing rapid transformation. We support companies in integrating sustainability and compliance into their business strategies, offering expertise in climate law, environmental liability, circular business models, sustainability reporting, and ESG regulations.

We provide comprehensive support throughout all project phases – from environmental impact assessments and permit applications to zoning plans and construction matters. In addition, we have significant experience in embedding environmental requirements into construction contracts and supplier agreements, helping businesses navigate regulatory complexities while promoting sustainable development.

Climate, Environmental and Circular Economy

Contracts provide certainty of value and recognition of obligations – but they are also strategic assets, forming the foundation for growth, profitability and successful transformation. The greatest threat to a contract is unforeseen change, especially in a world of political disruption where long-held assumptions about trade, tariffs and commercial alliances are being challenged. Contract expertise has therefore never been more important, and it now requires a different perspective than in the past.

Industry knowledge, awareness of international dynamics and insight into regulatory trends have become critical. At Arntzen Grette, we combine sector expertise and experience with a commercial approach, ensuring that the agreements we design not only reduce risk but also create lasting value for our clients. We call it turning insight into action.

 on an investment and collaboration agreement with a global sensor company – including negotiations on production, ownership and technology for large-scale MEMS microphone manufacturing

 on the development and implementation of a new national ID verification platform through a public–private partnership, including a SaaS framework and regulatory requirements relating to AML and eID

the first partnering and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

 projects in Norway, including the Tønsberg project and Nye Veier’s E6 development, where we led contract drafting and negotiations

Commercial contracts

Real estate is one of the largest and most important asset classes in the Norwegian economy – a key driver of capital allocation, urban development, and industrial growth. The property sector sits at the intersection of capital, regulation and politics, characterised by significant values and increasing complexity. Real estate therefore plays a central role in areas such as capital investment, industrial transformation, the development of business parks, land-based aquaculture facilities, power generation, infrastructure projects, and the green transition.

Our lawyers offer market-leading expertise in property transactions, structuring and development, including related matters such as leasing, financing and disputes. We work closely with technical advisers, architects and public authorities in complex transactional and development processes. Our advice is often strategic and solution-oriented, designed to secure the added value our clients are seeking. We are one of Norway’s largest real estate teams, with specialists covering every aspect of the property sector – always focused on contributing to long-term value creation. Where relevant, we collaborate seamlessly with experts from other practice areas such as M&A, tax, financing, aquaculture, energy and public law. The result is practical legal solutions that create real commercial value.

At Arntzen Grette, we assist leading players across the full real estate industry. Our clients include long-term property owners, arrangers, developers and companies with property as their core business, as well as tenants, real estate agents and selected public entities.


The team delivers high standards in terms of professional competence and prompt delivery across real estate transactions, commercial property, residential development, and infrastructure-related work. 

The acquisition of Cort Adelers gate 33 (the Sands building)

 for Nordea Liv, advised by Newsec Investment Management

The acquisition of Strandveien 50, facilitated by Swiss Life Asset Managers and DNB Carnegie

The acquisition of Nydalsveien 36, on behalf of Swiss Life Investment Management, Usbl Utbygging and Rebus Stor-Oslo

The acquisition of a development property in Holtermanns veg, Trondheim, for NRK, from Entra

We have also assisted in several major property development projects, including:

Commercial property

Competition policy is about ensuring a fair and efficient marketplace. The purpose of competition law is to regulate the exercise of economic power — preventing monopolisation, cartels and other restrictions on free competition. The regulatory framework is extensive and complex, and the authorities’ toolbox — from merger control to the enforcement of prohibitions against cartels, anti-competitive cooperation and abuse of dominance — continues to expand. This requires a deep understanding of both business operations and the applicable regulatory environment, combined with strategic awareness and legal precision.

At Arntzen Grette, we have one of Norway’s most experienced and internationally oriented competition law teams. We assist clients at every stage, from commercial strategy and dialogue with authorities, to investigations, disputes and litigation. Our lawyers have extensive experience with merger control, compliance programmes and proceedings before the Norwegian Competition Authority, the European Commission, ESA, the EFTA Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. We also represent clients in private enforcement cases and have argued matters before all levels of the Norwegian court system, including the Supreme Court.

Our team has been involved in numerous high-profile investigations and competition cases, both nationally and internationally. We have also been appointed trustee by the Norwegian Competition Authority in more cases than any other Norwegian law firm.


The advice from the team is always well considered, clear and responsible, but in addition to the law often also includes a strategic and commercial touch. 

We have advised leading corporations and public authorities in major competition matters, including:

 in a three-year competition investigation, collaborating with firms including Cravath and Cleary Gottlieb. The case concluded without sanctions.

One of the world’s foremost seismic companies

 in multiple transactions, all cleared without intervention by competition authorities.

 in a competition dispute with the Norwegian state, concerning allegations of unlawful tender cooperation, heard before the Supreme Court of Norway.

, acting as appointed trustee in more cases than any other Norwegian law firm (including high-profile matters involving Vipps, Ringnes, Sector Alarm, and Foodora, among others).

Competition Law

Businesses today face ever stricter requirements to prevent, uncover and manage regulatory breaches. Growing internationalisation, complex supply chains, new ESG obligations and mounting pressure from regulators and the public make compliance a strategic imperative – and investigations an essential response whenever suspicion arises. Missteps can have serious consequences for operations, trust and reputation.

At Arntzen Grette, we help companies build resilient compliance and risk management frameworks, and support them in navigating crises when they strike. We carry out internal investigations, assess whistleblowing cases, manage regulatory reviews and provide hands-on support to management and boards in dealing with serious misconduct. Our approach combines legal precision with commercial pragmatism, with a strong emphasis on fairness, neutrality and efficient progress.

We work closely with clients’ in-house functions – whether that means strengthening internal controls, addressing sanctions breaches, implementing anti-corruption measures or discreetly handling incidents with potential criminal law consequences.

 in a wide-ranging financial regulatory investigation into the reasons behind the bank being placed under public administration

 in reviewing its handling of the Transocean case – one of Norway’s largest tax disputes, involving alleged tax evasion of more than NOK 11 billion

 through every phase of its investigation, following a period of suspension from trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange

Conducting the investigation on behalf of the 

(Stortinget) into commuter housing benefits, reviewing MPs’ tax treatment to ensure compliance with tax obligations

Compliance and Investigations

Construction is one of Norway’s largest industries, with significant social and economic impact. Projects involve substantial investments and tight deadlines, while contracts are often extensive and complex. Unexpected challenges can have serious financial consequences, frequently triggering disputes over risk and responsibility. When conflicts arise, not only financial values are at stake — but also relationships and reputation.

We support developers, contractors and consultants throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our services include advice on contract strategy, drafting and negotiation of agreements, thorough risk assessments, ongoing project support, securing and managing claims, and professional assistance with final settlements and disputes. Drawing on experience from some of Norway’s most complex construction projects, we have built a deep understanding of the industry’s legal and practical challenges.

We pay particular attention to the interface between construction law, engineering, architecture and technical building disciplines, including ground conditions. By establishing early and effective dialogue with our clients’ project teams, we provide strategic, solution-oriented advice that ensures predictability and reduces risk.


The law firm has an excellent depth of knowledge with a number of attorneys who bring very distinct skillsets and tactical approaches to each case depending on the nature of our needs. 

 advising on the largest hospital developments in Norway

 acting as adviser to one of three international consortia in the competition for the PPP contract for the Sotrasambandet project (value: NOK 19.8 billion)

 advising on several of Norway’s largest data centre developments

 representing clients in one of Norway’s largest disputes concerning a consultant’s claim for cancellation compensation, as well as numerous large-scale disputes on final settlements and defect claims

Mediation, arbitration and expert assignments:

 several of our lawyers are certified mediators with assignments in many of Norway’s largest infrastructure projects, and are regularly appointed as arbitrators and experts in major construction disputes

 recognised as a leader in collaborative and IPL contracts, advising on the first projects of their kind in Norway, including the Tønsberg project and Nye Veier’s E6 development in Trøndelag

Construction law

Cybercrime is a major threat to critical infrastructure, businesses and individuals. Governments in the EU and Norway are responding with increasingly strict regulations. Companies specialising in cybersecurity are countering the threat by developing complex technological solutions to provide stronger protection for their clients. As a result, cybersecurity and data protection have become areas where complex legal issues intersect with equally complex technology – and where mistakes can have serious consequences for both operations and reputation.

At Arntzen Grette, we help businesses understand, implement and document compliance in a regulatory landscape that is continually expanding and becoming more demanding. We have particular experience with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), NIS2 and DORA, and we combine legal expertise with technological and commercial insight. We also advise on cybersecurity and information security as part of corporate governance, risk management and regulatory expectations.

We work closely with data protection officers, management teams and technology functions on matters involving international data transfers, compliance frameworks, information security and regulatory processes. In particular, we support businesses at the intersection of technology, data protection and business-critical processes – whether relating to digital platforms, acquisitions, group structures or regulatory interventions.

Selected references include:

(Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) and 

 (Norwegian Child Welfare Services) – advised on a complex two-year data protection project concerning the processing of sensitive personal data relating to vulnerable groups

Data Protection and Cybersecurity 

With authority comes responsibility. Boards of directors and executive management in Norwegian companies are subject to strict requirements concerning governance, organisation and oversight. In times of economic uncertainty and pressure on corporate solvency, these responsibilities become clearer than ever.

Failure to comply may give rise to both criminal and civil liability, with potentially severe personal and financial consequences. Defending against such claims is complex and costly – and without the right strategy, the risk of loss can be significant.

We are one of Norway’s leading firms in directors’ and officers’ liability and insurance law. We represent executives, board members and insurers in disputes related to directors’ and officers’ liability. We also provide strategic advice, as well as interpretation and clarification of insurance policies.

We have acted in some of the largest D&O liability cases in Norway, including:

 – in the largest D&O liability case in Norwegian history (Norske Skog)

 – in D&O litigation following the bankruptcy of Kleven Verft

 – across three court instances in a damages claim following the bankruptcy of Spiro Medical AS. The board members were acquitted by the Supreme Court.

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability

When a dispute arises, the implications for a business can be far-reaching. The way a matter is handled from the outset is often decisive in determining the eventual outcome. In an increasingly complex commercial landscape, shaped by heightened regulatory pressures, digital transformation, and globalised trade, safeguarding business interests demands both strategic foresight and specialist legal expertise. 

We are recognised as one of Norway’s leading dispute resolution teams, offering focused, cost-effective support at every stage of a dispute. Our lawyers combine deep legal knowledge with sector-specific insight and cutting-edge tools to deliver swift, precise, and commercially attuned advice. 

We represent clients in all forms of dispute resolution, from negotiations and mediation to litigation and arbitration, and support both domestic and international businesses in achieving their objectives and securing the most favourable outcomes. Through our structured approach to litigation risk analysis, we equip clients with a solid foundation for informed decision-making throughout the process.

Ability to “think outside the box” in the initial phases of situational analysis. This, combined with deep subject matter knowledge, constitutes a framework for creative solutions.

 in Norway’s largest-ever directors’ liability case

 in a major compensation claim against Alstom

 in proceedings against the Norwegian State

Dispute resolution 

Demands for circular economy transition, tougher requirements on social and environmental sustainability, and new reporting obligations can often feel unclear and overwhelming. For many businesses, the task is to understand the rules, adjust practices and establish robust routines for compliance and reporting. For others, it is about spotting new opportunities to put capital to work.

At Arntzen Grette, we draw on our knowledge and experience to ensure your business stays compliant while achieving its strategic objectives.

Our ESG expertise spans the full spectrum – from climate, environment and circularity to human rights and working conditions.

Climate, Environment and Circularity

Human Rights and Working Conditions

Governance and Compliance

ESG 

Sometimes only the best will do. Norwegian employment regulation is in constant flux and becoming ever more complex. Finding the right solutions requires deep insight into the legal landscape, from national developments between the authorities and the social partners to international influences from EEA law and public international law.

A misstep can mean more than lost opportunities; it can lead to workplace challenges, costly proceedings and reputational damage.

Having the right advisers at your side provides assurance and real value. For over 30 years, Arntzen Grette has been at the forefront of Norwegian employment and pensions law, supporting employers across all sectors, both public and private. Our team has extensive experience in complex downsizing and restructuring processes, high-stakes dispute resolution, and both individual and collective employment law, including collective bargaining and negotiations.


The firm has the combination of extraordinary competence, willingness to turn every stone and look at things from different angles and a human touch and ability to see the big picture. 


We provide strategic and operational support in areas such as:

Litigation and dispute resolution before the courts

Organisational change, restructuring and redundancies

Transactions, business transfers and post-merger integrations

Personnel matters, workplace conflicts and sickness absence cases

Forms of engagement – hiring of labour and use of consultants

Employment and pensions

A well-functioning financial sector is essential for stability, growth and innovation. Market confidence depends on clear regulations that balance risk with opportunity. Authorities frequently tighten the rules to safeguard stability, protect customers and combat financial crime.

Financial institutions must navigate an ever-expanding regulatory framework, covering everything from capital requirements and supervisory processes to sustainability and digitalisation. While demanding, the framework also offers advantages for those able to adapt quickly.

At Arntzen Grette, we assist, among others, banks, investment firms, asset managers and insurance brokers with regulatory processes, licensing and dialogue with supervisory authorities. Our lawyers have experience from both the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway and leading financial institutions, combining legal expertise with deep market knowledge and insight into the EEA regulatory landscape.

We also have extensive experience in liability cases involving professionals in regulated entities, including arrangers, advisers and brokers. We assist in disputes as well as in preventive measures, internal controls and training, helping clients mitigate risk and strengthen trust.

They always have our best interests in mind and are updated on recent
regulatory and commercial development.


Supervisory proceedings and enforcement by the authorities

Appeals before the Financial Supervisory Authority’s Appeals Board

Financial regulation

Access to appropriate financing is critical to a company’s growth, profitability and ability to deliver on its strategic objectives. A well-structured financing strategy and capital structure engender confidence among the market, creditors and shareholders, while weaknesses can quickly be exposed and create material challenges in both the short and long term.

Sophisticated legal advice is essential to ensure that borrowers maintain the necessary commercial flexibility while meeting creditors’ requirements for predictability and risk allocation.


Our team is widely regarded as one of the leading practices in the Norwegian market for financing. We advise both domestic and international clients across all sectors and at every stage of complex loan financings, including bank lending, bond issues, direct lending and credit fund financings, as well as hybrid structures. Our work is fully integrated with related practice areas such as corporate law, financial regulation, restructuring and insolvency, enabling us to deliver comprehensive and strategically grounded solutions. 


We have an extensive international network and work closely with leading foreign law firms across a wide range of jurisdictions in cross-border financing transactions.


structuring and implementation of financing arrangements

negotiation and drafting of term sheets and loan agreements

structuring and establishing security packages

negotiation and drafting of intercreditor agreements


The team has a commercial mindset and focus on the important issues. 

 as joint managers on Waldorf Energy Finance PLC’s USD 250 million senior secured bond issue

lead legal counsel to a syndicate of Nordic and international lenders arranged by 

 on a USD 350 million sustainability-linked backstop facility and bridge financing for Nordic Semiconductor ASA (Oslo Stock Exchange)

legal counsel to a syndicate of international lenders led by 

 on the EUR 1 billion financing of Sector Alarm Holding AS

 as joint bookrunners on DNO ASA’s USD 400 million perpetual hybrid callable bond issue (Oslo Stock Exchange)

lead legal counsel to a syndicate of Nordic and international lenders on a NOK 2.5 billion revolving credit facility, including a NOK 750 million swingline facility, for a major Norwegian energy company.

Financing

The seafood sector is one of Norway’s most important and forward-looking industries, forming the backbone of coastal communities. With growing international demand, major investments in technology and increasingly stringent environmental requirements, the fisheries and aquaculture sector faces a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. Succeeding in this environment requires in-depth industry knowledge, strategic insight and legal precision.

At Arntzen Grette, we have some of Norway’s leading experts in fisheries and aquaculture law. We know the industry – from farming and processing to investment, technology and export. As a full-service legal advisor to the seafood sector, we support the entire value chain – from innovation-driven start-ups to listed companies – with advice that combines industry understanding, regulatory insight and strategic business guidance.

Our assistance covers, among other things, development projects, rights protection, capital raising, regulatory processes, succession planning, dispute resolution and commercial transactions. We work closely with management and advisors, delivering focused and responsible legal support that creates value – wherever in the value chain the business operates.

 as the principal provider of legal assistance in connection with the development of a pioneering land-based aquaculture facility.

 – Structuring, contractual support and legal framework for the development and construction of the “Big Dipper”, a unique offshore aquaculture solution

 – Establishing the corporate structure and legal foundations for an innovative offshore aquaculture concept.

 – Acting as sole legal advisor throughout the development of Gaia’s land-based farming project, including support with capital raising and M&A

– Advising on its listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange; Frøy is a key provider of wellboat and service operations to the aquaculture sector

Fisheries and Aquaculture

There’s a reason why the EU’s flagship food strategy is titled “From Farm to Fork”. The name captures two defining features of the food and agribusiness sector: its long and highly complex value chains, and the critical importance of securing a stable food supply for Europe’s population—especially in times of conflict and geopolitical uncertainty.

When these value chains are disrupted or fail to withstand external pressures, the consequences are felt by both producers and consumers. This is why the sector is subject to extensive national and EU regulation, supported by a dense network of commercial contracts and compliance frameworks.

For decades, Arntzen has been one of Norway’s leading legal advisers to the food and agribusiness industry. We understand the sector—and we bring deep legal expertise in key areas such as regulatory compliance, EU/EEA and competition law, commercial contracts and negotiations, marketing law, employment, mergers and acquisitions, and financing.

Our clients include leading names such as:

 – including transactions, supplier and customer agreements, regulatory liaison, and consultation responses

 – including transactions, negotiations, supplier and customer agreements, disputes, and project support, among other matters

 – with supplier and customer agreements, market research, consultations, and project assistance

 – in relation to contracts, competition law and other regulatory matters, and employment law

Food law

Germany, Austria and Switzerland rank among Norway’s most important trading partners. Cooperation between these countries and Norway is recognized for a  strong industrial foundation, a high share of exports and tightly regulated industries – creating a clear need for legal advice that combines legal expertise with cultural insight.

At Arntzen Grette, we provide specialised support to Norwegian companies with interests in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – and to German-speaking businesses establishing themselves in Norway. Our German Desk includes a German 

 and several Norwegian lawyers fluent in German, with legal education and professional experience from Germany. We bring together local market knowledge and linguistic precision with commercial and regulatory expertise across borders.

We advise on company establishment, cross-border trade, transactions and projects, negotiations and disputes, regulatory and tax matters, as well as the full range of business law issues. In cooperation with a strong network of leading German, Austrian, Swiss and international law firms and advisers, we ensure seamless and efficient legal services – whether the assignment involves market entry or adapting to business practices in these countries.

 Advising major German contractors on road and infrastructure projects in Norway, providing support throughout the entire project lifecycle – from contract negotiations to ongoing project assistance, settlement handling and dispute resolution

 Assisting leading energy producers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the Norwegian hydropower and wind sectors (onshore and offshore), covering acquisitions and disposals, regulatory and operational matters, as well as R&D

 Advising major German operators on the establishment and operation of data centres in Norway, and supporting a wide range of businesses from Germany, Austria and Switzerland with sales of their products in the Norwegian market

 Supporting Norwegian companies in setting up subsidiaries in Germany, and assisting businesses from Germany, Austria and Switzerland with acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and greenfield investments in Norway

 Advising German energy companies on acquisitions and disposals on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, covering the full value chain – from transactions and development projects to regulatory compliance

German Desk

The healthcare and life sciences sector works tirelessly to serve the entire population. A well-functioning health system is about more than just care—it’s about reassurance, timely access to treatment, and the ability to live well. The sector also carries significant economic weight. Efficient and high-quality healthcare services are vital to national productivity, the sustainability of welfare systems, and the wellbeing of society as a whole.

This is a highly regulated industry, shaped by a complex web of laws and statutory obligations. At Arntzen, we have a dedicated team of legal specialists who help healthcare providers and life science companies operate effectively within the boundaries of this evolving legal framework. Our advice is practical, commercial, and always tailored to the realities of the sector.

Our approach is inherently cross-disciplinary. Healthcare organisations must comply with legal requirements drawn from far more than just health law. Our team brings deep expertise across a broad range of legal fields, including competition law, public procurement, marketing and advertising regulation, intellectual property, administrative law, corporate governance, and commercial contracting.

 – a global biopharmaceutical company, advised on EU and competition law, including pharmaceutical regulatory and contract law

 – a biotechnology and pharmaceuticals company, advised on public procurement matters, pharmaceutical regulatory and contract law

 – a global healthcare company, advised on large and complex projects requiring business law expertise in the health sector

Health Industry

Responsibility for human rights and labour conditions has become a key driver of trust, investment appetite, and market access. Companies must be able to demonstrate that they identify and manage the risks of adverse impacts – both within their own operations and across their supply chains. Governments, investors, and wider society are imposing increasingly stringent requirements, underpinned by legislation such as the Transparency Act, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), and EEA regulations.


At Arntzen Grette, we advise companies on integrating human rights considerations into their governance frameworks, risk management processes, and compliance strategies. We provide both strategic and operational guidance on human rights due diligence, public disclosures, internal policies, and supplier engagement.


Our experience also includes assisting clients with whistleblowing cases, investigations into labour conditions, regulatory inspections, and investor-led sustainability audits. Through our legal and strategic advisory services, we help businesses meet evolving regulatory requirements and societal expectations – building long-term value on a foundation of respect for fundamental rights.

Human Rights and Labour Conditions

Through the production of goods and services, the development of infrastructure and innovation, industry helps to meet society’s needs and drive sustainable solutions for the future. At the same time, rising demands for efficiency, safety, environmental responsibility and social accountability make the legal framework governing industrial activity both complex and critical to society. In this landscape, strong legal expertise is essential to ensure that industry players can navigate safely, contribute to value creation and safeguard the interests of society.

Contracts in the process industry, supplier industry and other land-based industries share one common feature: they involve high-value, high-technology deliveries. This is often reflected in the scope and detail of the contracts. Managing such agreements requires the specialist legal expertise, experience and industry knowledge that Arntzen Grette can provide.

Our lawyers have extensive sector-specific experience and broad competence across a wide range of rig and shipbuilding projects, subsea contracts, offshore installation and other large-scale development projects, such as onshore oil and gas processing plants, power developments and offshore wind. We also have broad experience with most types of manufacturing and supply contracts, both offshore and onshore.

As legal advisers, we are committed to creating value for our clients in every part of their business, and we deliver all assignments through extensive teamwork. We provide tailored solutions for contract drafting and follow projects all the way through – from financing and design issues to contract strategy, negotiations and execution.

– advising on the signing of a billion-kroner contract with HJH Fjell og Anleggsentreprenør for the establishment and ten-year operation of a new open-pit mine.

– ongoing assistance with supplier and maintenance agreements, corporate law and M&A, including negotiations with Boliden AB and facilitation of MOMEK’s establishment of operations for Boliden in Sweden.

 – pioneering land-based aquaculture project in Helgeland, providing advice from financing and regulatory processes to contract strategy and follow-up during the construction phase.

 – advisor in major industrial initiatives, including the establishment of factories, development of bioenergy solutions, and production and installation agreements within the timber and construction industries.

 – advising on the maintenance contract for machinery at Alcoa’s smelter in Mosjøen, which Quant took over through a transfer of undertaking from Bilfinger.

Industry

Infrastructure projects shape communities and demand clear strategy, sound contract structures and effective delivery. Their scale and complexity require legal advice that is every bit as robust as the solutions being built.

At Arntzen Grette, we support public and private sector clients through every stage of the project lifecycle – from defining contract strategy and planning, to preparing contracts and tender documents, negotiations and execution. We also have substantial experience in dispute resolution, from negotiations to litigation before courts at all levels.

Our lawyers have advised on major developments involving roads, railways, metro and light rail, airports, hospitals, schools, water and wastewater facilities, and port infrastructure.

We are recognised for our expertise in project-specific contracts, risk allocation, partnering models, public procurement and construction law. We also understand the requirements of complex PPP structures and other delivery models. Working closely with project owners and contractors, we focus on securing progress, sustainable outcomes and sound project economics at every stage.

Substantial construction practice assisting private and state-owned clients with a range of matters, from advising on large disputes to assisting with contract negotiations. Regularly instructed by both domestic and international entities in energy projects and infrastructure developments, including procurement procedures and PPP matters.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration

 on PPP contracts for Rv. 3/rv. 25 Elverum–Løten and Rv. 555 Sotrasambandet

 in significant litigation concerning Fv. 251 Hellefossen Bridge and Fv. 33 Tonsåsen and Bjørgo

 on a design-and-build contract and competitive dialogue for the Bussveien project in Sandnes

 on contract strategy for the Bergen Light Rail project

 on schools, sports facilities and swimming pools, both during project execution and in dispute resolution

Infrastructure

Managing risk is at the core of every business decision, and insurance provides essential financial protection when the unexpected happens. Whether facing complex insurance claims and disputes, or launching a new insurance product, clients need expert legal guidance to navigate an increasingly sophisticated market. Arntzen has advised on some of Norway’s largest and most complex claims, from coverage disputes to professional indemnity matters involving auditors, lawyers and brokers. 

Our expertise spans financial lines, commercial crime, D&O, and transactional insurance claims. We have played a key role in resolving some of the largest property damage and business interruption claims in recent years, including as a result of natural disasters. We work on project insurance claims relating to construction projects in Norway and abroad and are increasingly instructed on cyber insurance matters.

Our reinsurance practice is second to none. We have helped resolve or arbitrate some of the most significant reinsurance claims in Norway in the past few years. Our lawyers have extensive litigation experience, regularly representing insurers and reinsurers in arbitration proceedings and in the courts, including cases before the Supreme Court.

The insurance team has extensive knowledge and is very service-minded. The team is set apart from other insurance teams due to Alex Plows' experience in the London market and his ability to adapt his advice to Norwegian clients while building on his international experience.

Insurance

Intellectual property is the currency of the knowledge economy. Effective management and protection of intangible assets are critical to strengthening a company’s competitive edge, and play a central role in investor assessments as well as in financing and M&A.

At Arntzen Grette, we help companies manage, protect and commercialise intellectual property. We are part of an established network of leading advisory and research institutions and patent specialists, and we handle assignments across borders.

Expertise

Asset Management

Capital markets

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Compliance and Investigations

Construction law

Data Protection and Cybersecurity

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability

Dispute resolution

ESG

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Financial regulation

Financing

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Food law

German Desk

Health Industry

Human Rights and Labour Conditions

Industry

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Oil and gas

Private Equity and Venture Capital

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State Aid and EU/EEA Law

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Trade

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Capital markets

Climate, Environmental and Circular Economy

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Competition Law

Compliance and Investigations

Construction law

Data Protection and Cybersecurity

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability

Dispute resolution

ESG

Employment and pensions

Financial regulation

Financing

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Food law

German Desk

Health Industry

Human Rights and Labour Conditions

Industry

Infrastructure

Insurance

Intellectual Property

Merger and acquisitions

Offshore Wind

Offshore and shipping

Oil and gas

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Professional Liability

Public Ownership

Public procurement

Regulatory and Governmental Affairs

Renewable energy

Restructuring and insolvency law

Sanctions and Export Control

State Aid and EU/EEA Law