Sanctions and Export Control
A heightened global security environment and rising geopolitical tensions have made sanctions and export control a business-critical area. Non-compliance can have severe consequences, financial, legal and reputational. The regulatory framework is complex, constantly evolving, and demands ongoing monitoring and operational risk management.
At Arntzen Grette, we assist Norwegian and international businesses in understanding, implementing and complying with relevant sanctions regimes and export control regulations. Our lawyers bring extensive experience at the intersection of international trade, regulatory requirements and strategic business considerations, providing clear advice on how sanctions and export restrictions affect commercial operations.
We work closely with companies in industries with global reach and complex supply chains, advising throughout the process – from assessing the scope of applicable regulations and conducting due diligence, to liaising with authorities, handling licence applications and designing compliance programmes.
Our experience includes, among other things, assisting with:
- Due diligence and risk assessments in relation to sanctions regimes for Norwegian and international organisations.
- Applications for export licences, including managing dialogue and follow-up requirements with DEKSA and Norwegian authorities.
- Complex sanctions law assessments under Norwegian and European regulations, including interaction with DEKSA, for both Norwegian and foreign companies.
- Matters where the prosecuting authorities or the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) have initiated investigations into potential breaches of export control regulations, for both Norwegian and international clients.
