German Desk

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 Rechtsanwalt 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.

Our expertise covers:

• Construction: 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
• Renewable energy: 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
• Trade and industry: 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
• M&A: 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
• Oil and gas: 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