Corporate law and M&A

Company law is a key area of law that affects most businesses in Norway. Company law is developing rapidly in line with society, and there is extensive legislation in this area. Complex issues often arise in connection with the establishment, operation, regulatory compliance, conversion, liquidation, and sale of companies, and there are several matters that need to be clarified and regulated, often involving complex issues. Good legal assistance can be crucial to securing value and ensuring proper settlement.

Advokatfirmaet Dehn assists companies in start-up and restructuring phases, where advice related to the choice of company form, group structure, shareholder agreements, and other corporate law documents is important. 

Our lawyers have extensive experience and solid industry knowledge in corporate law, and provide ongoing assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises. Several have board experience and hold board positions.

The lawyers at Dehn also have solid expertise in transactions and assist buyers, sellers, and investors in all types of transactions.

In our transaction advisory services, we work closely with our lawyers in areas such as employment law, value added tax, competition law, and intellectual property law.

If a conflict arises, our lawyers are solution-oriented and have considerable experience in negotiations between the parties. We also have litigation experience should the conflict end up in court.

We assist with:

• Choice of company form
• Articles of association and other corporate law documents 
• Shareholder agreements and other cooperation agreements
• Purchase and sale of businesses, shares, and company interests
• Capital increases and other capital transactions
• Dividends and other distributions
• Advice in connection with board responsibilities
• Dispute resolution in conflict situations
• Restructuring and reorganization, demergers, mergers, and generational changes
• Board work and regulatory compliance