International

Brækhus has a long tradition in advising clients on cross-border and international business activities. We assist Norwegian companies abroad as well as international and foreign companies in Norway. We assist on the establishment of companies or branches, on transactions, on import and export related matters as well as cross-border business activities and investments. We offer a unique one-stop shop on legal, tax compliance and accounting matters.

Our firm’s International Desk consists of attorneys with profound international background and experience. Some of our attorneys are qualified to practice both in Norway and abroad. We have in-depth experience with foreign business cultures and legal systems, and understand how to advise foreign and international clients when performing their business activities in Norway. We speak and advise in several main languages. We have a specific focus on Norway’s main trade partners in the EU / EEA area, the US and Asia Pacific.

Brækhus is a member of Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms. Meritas firms offer a full range of legal services to meet every client need. To learn more visit www.meritas.org. Brækhus is also an associated member of Crowe, a top ten global tax, auditing and accounting network. Both Meritas and Crowe share our comprehensive approach to legal, tax and tax compliance services and meet the high expectations of our clients. In 2021, Brækhus entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and legal professionals around the world. In addition, we have well-established connections to international and bilateral business clusters, embassies and chambers of commerce in Norway.

Our legal, tax compliance and accounting advice comprises the following service areas:

• Strategic tax advice, tax compliance.
• VAT representation in Norway, payroll and accounting services.
• Import and export control.
• Establishment of subsidiaries and branches, including European companies (SE).
• Corporate governance for subsidiaries and branches in Norway and abroad.
• Cross-border agency, distribution and sales agreements.
• Cross-border internet sales of services and products.
• Cross-border transactions (M&A), equity investments and divestitures.
• Cross-border joint ventures and other types of cooperation agreements.
• Public and private procurement.
• Employment law and global mobility.
• Local and international purchase agreements (CISG, Unidroit, etc.).
• Local and international construction agreements (FIDIC).
• Real estate investments in Norway.
• Cross-border licensing agreements and protection of intellectual property.
• Loan agreements, acquisition and project financing, public import / export financing.
• Litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution.