Life Sciences in Norway 2025

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.

New publication | Private Credit and Direct Lending 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.

Please register to receive a digital copy below.

Our Dispute Resolution team is pleased to present the latest edition of BAHR Dispute Resolution Insight

Although many commercial disputes are resolved through arbitration, public courts continue to serve as a vital forum in Norway. We believe that a key factor behind this is the courts’ proactive efforts to remain a relevant and attractive alternative to arbitration. This edition features a conversation with District Court Judge Anette Barth and Supreme Court Justice Christian Lund, who share their perspectives on these issues and offer insights into how Norwegian courts address large commercial disputes.

The publication also includes an article on “Privilege in Arbitration,” inspired by the discussion at our pre-conference event preceding this year’s Norwegian Arbitration Day. The session highlighted differing approaches to privilege across jurisdictions and provided valuable guidance on handling these matters effectively. We hope you find this edition engaging and would greatly appreciate your feedback.

Technology and IP Quarterly – Q1 2025 edition

We are excited to announce the release of our Technology and IP Quarterly - Q1 2025 edition! This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in intellectual property rights, life sciences, and regulatory and data protection.

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.

Oil and Gas in Norway – 2025 edition

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.

Norwegian Merger Control 2025 published

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.

BAHR contributes to International Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Restructuring a Cross-Border Workforce

The second edition of International Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Restructuring a Cross-Border Workforce has been published.

BAHR partner Tor Olav Carlsen and associate Dina Calligaro Ingebrigtsen have written the Norway chapter of the 2024 edition of International Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Restructuring a Cross-Border Workforce.

2025 edition of the Norwegian Private M&A Survey published

BAHR has just published the 2025 edition of the Norwegian Private M&A Survey, which contains a comprehensive analysis of key terms and market trends in the Norwegian M&A market.

The survey is based on statistical analysis and insights from over 260 sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) signed in recent years by a party represented by BAHR and has been further expanded with W&I specific analysis. We trust that the insights from this survey will be useful for those involved in the M&A space. To get a copy of the survey, please contact private M&A co-heads Øystein Guvåg and Jonathan Uggedal.

BAHR bidrar til Karnovs kommentarer til finansforetaksloven

Oppdaterte kommentarer til finansforetaksloven er nå tilgjengelige i Karnov via Lovdata. Vi håper kommentarene vil være til nytte for finansforetak og andre som i praksis må forholde seg til loven.

Norwegian Cartel Enforcement 2025 published

2024 proved to be a landmark year for Norwegian cartel enforcement, highlighted by a record-breaking fine in the first-ever “by effect” case, alongside several legislative updates.

BAHR’s EU and Competition Law Group has published Norwegian Cartel Enforcement 2025. Our publication offers a comprehensive overview of Norway’s cartel enforcement and summarises the key developments of 2024.

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