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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!

We are excited to announce the publication of Life Sciences in Norway 2025, which provides an in-depth exploration of the life sciences sector in Norway. The publication offers valuable insights into the legal landscape governing pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health services, and medical devices, and covers a wide array of topics, including the regulatory framework, key supervisory bodies, pre-marketing activities, pricing and reimbursements, post-marketing activities, and intellectual property rights.

BAHR’s life sciences practice is renowned for representing leading pharmaceutical originators in complex patent disputes and has extensive expertise in pharmaceutical regulations. We are adept at navigating regulatory issues, including pricing, reimbursement, market access, competition law and public procurement, and provide counsel on commercial agreements, intellectual property, licensing agreements, clinical trials, M&A, and technology transfers.

We invite you to explore this publication to gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework governing the life sciences sector in Norway.

BAHR has just published a study commenting on Private Credit and Direct Lending in Norway.

BAHR continuously advise on a substantial number of debt financing transactions in the Norwegian market, ranging from blue-chip investment-grade corporate credits to highly leveraged financing transactions. This experience gives us deep insight into market terms and prevailing trends. In the latest edition of the deal study, we explore key issues relevant to private credit providers entering the Norwegian market and analyse the latest developments in transactions within this sector. Our insights are drawn from our most significant and high-profile transactions in recent years, as well as discussions with market participants both in Norway and internationally.

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Discover insights into the most notable advancements in Norway and the EU, including:

• Key intellectual property case law from Norway, the CJEU and other jurisdictions within the EU
• Recent developments within the life sciences sector
• Important updates on the regulatory framework, guidelines, and case law in the digital sphere, including areas such as cybersecurity and data protection

Read the full publication to stay informed about the legal trends and all the important need-to-knows for Q1 2025.

The oil and gas industry is a core contributor to the Norwegian economy and a core practice area for BAHR.

Our annual publication, “Oil and Gas in Norway – an introduction,” aims to deliver an overview of the latest developments and the regulatory framework governing petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). This publication is designed to offer valuable insights to companies actively participating in the sector, as well as to foreign investors and others interested in the dynamics of the Norwegian oil and gas industry.

This year’s publication features:

• An overview of recent key developments in the industry, highlighting significant trends and changes.
• An update on the regulatory landscape governing petroleum activities on the NCS, emphasizing important legal considerations for industry players and potential investors.

We invite you to download the publication below and encourage you to reach out to us should you wish to discuss any aspects further.

In 2024, we observed a significant increase in notified mergers. The year also reaffirmed the NCA’s willingness to intervene in smaller regional markets, approve mergers during phase II and to exercise its call-inn powers for transactions falling below the turnover thresholds.

BAHR’s EU and Competition Law Group has published ‘Norwegian Merger Control 2025’, providing a comprehensive overview of Norway’s merger control regime and key developments in 2024.