BAHR has authored the Norwegian chapter in Lexology In-Depth: Patent Litigation. This publication provides a perceptive overview of patent litigation procedures in major jurisdictions worldwide, while also examining the practical implications of the most important recent court decisions.

BAHR’s IP practice covers both contentious and non-contentious matters across the full spectrum of intellectual property law. The team regularly act for multinational pharmaceutical companies and international clients in the aquaculture and energy sectors in patent validity and infringement litigation.

The Chambers Banking & Finance 2025 Global Practice Guide has now been published.

BAHR partners Ida Marie Windrup, Markus Nilssen, Magnus Tønseth and Daniel Jovanovic have written the Norway chapter of the 2025 edition of Chambers Banking & Finance Global Practice Guide.

The guide provides the latest legal information on the loan market in Norway, including loan structuring, alternative credit providers, financial assistance, the high-yield market and enforcement and bankruptcy.

BAHR partners Simen Skjold Søgaard, Joachim M. Bjerke, Jan B. Jansen and Senior Associate Julian Davidsen, have written the Norway chapter of the 2025 edition of Legal 500: Tax Disputes Comparative Guide.

The guide provides an overview of Tax Disputes laws and regulations applicable in Norway.

​We are pleased to present BAHR’s annual Norwegian Public Takeover Deal Study – a comprehensive analysis of Norway’s public takeover landscape in 2024. Our study examines the latest trends, developments, and defining characteristics of Norwegian public takeovers over the past year. Voluntary cash offers with target board recommendation is the dominant transaction structure.

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“Data Centers in Norway” provides insight into the rapidly growing Norwegian data center industry and explores legal and regulatory aspects for data center developers in Norway and highlights essential legal considerations for establishing and operating data centers. It also addresses the recent political efforts to position Norway as a leading data center nation, including reflections on the Norwegian Government’s new data center strategy as published last week.

The publication also analyses the M&A activity within the sector and provides insights into key focus areas in due diligence processes and deal terms.

This edition offers insights into some of the most notable advancements in Norway and the EU, including:

• Key intellectual property case law from Norway and the CJEU
• Regulatory updates in the life sciences sector across Norway and the EU
• The most important developments in the digital sphere, including areas such as AI, cryptocurrency, and data protection

Read the full publication to stay on top of the latest legal trends and all the essential need-to-knows for Q2 2025.

We are pleased to share our latest edition of BAHR Dispute Resolution Insight, now featuring three new articles from different teams within BAHR. Each article offers perspectives on current developments shaping litigation and dispute resolution:

• Increased Judicial Review of Administrative Procedure: Our Energy and Environmental team explores how courts place ever-greater emphasis on procedural safeguards in large energy projects, such as onshore wind farms and petroleum developments.
• Handling Disputes Arising from Termination of Employment Relationships: Our employment experts outline the essential legal framework and procedural steps under Norwegian law, offering practical guidance for employers seeking to avoid or manage disputes triggered by the end of an employment relationship.
• The Rising Momentum of Climate Litigation: Building on insights from our recent Green Forum, this article examines how governments and companies increasingly face legal action over alleged failures to address climate change. We look at human rights–based arguments, procedural obligations, and key examples of ongoing Norwegian cases.

We hope you find this edition insightful and welcome any feedback or questions you may have!