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Register of Business Enterprises – 2023 filing deadlines

We summarise the most important filing deadlines in 2023. Note the applicable deadlines for electronic filings and filing on paper and understand why it is important to plan ahead.

Corporate

Private placements in unlisted limited liability companies

In this Q&A we provide with answers to key questions regarding private placements.

Corporate

New Company law rules applicable from July 1, 2023

Norwegian corporate law was subject to certain key amendments effective 1 July 2023. Please see our summary of the most important new rules, mostly relating to the Public Limited Liability Companies Act.

Capital Markets

Directors' and shareholders' liability for capital increases

As advisors in capital market transactions, we understand the importance of ensuring accurate and complete information to investors.

News

The 2023 survey of lawyers

AGP has again achieved strong rankings in Finansavisen's annual lawyer survey of the country's best lawyers!

News

Chambers Global 2023

In this year's edition of Chambers Global, AGP was ranked for the first time as a leading firm (Band 2) in Capital Markets: Equity.

Corporate

Board member or general manager of AS/ASA - this is what you need to know about the difference between your competence and credentials

A recent Supreme Court ruling shows that the difference between competence and credentials is often misunderstood. In the relevant case, the general manager of an AS had entered into an agreement relating to the purchase of operating assets.

News

Challengers continue to grow and pick partners from the largest law firms

Oslo, 30 December 2022. AGP Advokater takes on 2 new partners from 1 January 2023 and thus further strengthens its transaction profile.

Capital Markets

Public takeovers in Norway - key information

This introduction provides a brief overview of the rules and regulations dealing with takeovers in Norway of shares which are listed on a regulated market in Norway; Oslo Børs and Euronext Expand.

Capital Markets

Takeover of a company listed on Euronext Growth Oslo

In this text, we discuss a selection of topics that may be relevant to consider in connection with takeovers of Euronext Growth companies.

Capital Markets

From 1 September 2022, the rules on disclosure of large shareholdings will change

From 1 September 2022, the rules on disclosure of large shareholdings in companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and Euronext Expand are amended. Here we list the most important amendments.

Corporate

Changes in the Limited Liability Companies Acts from 1 January 2022

With effect from 1 January 2022, certain changes were made to the Limited Liability Companies Acts, this time mainly in the Public Limited Liability Companies Act. Here is a summary of the most important changes.

Corporate

Regulation of first refusal in Private Limited Liability Companies

Pursuant to the Norwegian Private Limited Liability Companies Act (the PLLCA) the shareholders in a limited liability company have a right of first refusal to shares in the company upon change of ownership to the shares. Chapter 4, Part VII of the PLLCA contains more detailed regulations pertaining the right of first refusal, including the exercise of the right of first refusal, to whom the right of first refusal applies and the determination of the redemption amount.

Capital Markets

Oslo Børs changes the process for admission to Euronext Growth Oslo

After a hectic period with a record number of companies that have applied for Euronext Growth Oslo, the Oslo Stock Exchange is now making some changes that will apply from 1 January 2022.

News

It started with four heads and some cardboard boxes ...

The legal profession is conservative. Tired of putting on the industry's "straitjacket" on top of the blue suit, we wanted to do something new. We wanted to create a new environment for ourselves, one that clients and potential colleagues would also aspire to.

Capital Markets

Updated recommendation on corporate governance

The Norwegian Committee for Corporate Governance (NUES) issued an updated recommendation on corporate governance on 14 October 2021. Read more about the recommendation and what it means for you here.

Capital Markets

What's important to know about the new law on the register of beneficial owners

From 1 November 2021, parts of the Act on the Register of Real Rights Holders will enter into force. The rules apply to most companies that operate in Norway, including public and private limited companies, and require companies to obtain information on who actually owns or controls the company.

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Register of Business Enterprises – 2023 filing deadlines

Private placements in unlisted limited liability companies

New Company law rules applicable from July 1, 2023

Directors' and shareholders' liability for capital increases

The 2023 survey of lawyers

Chambers Global 2023

Board member or general manager of AS/ASA - this is what you need to know about the difference between your competence and credentials

Challengers continue to grow and pick partners from the largest law firms

Public takeovers in Norway - key information

Takeover of a company listed on Euronext Growth Oslo

From 1 September 2022, the rules on disclosure of large shareholdings will change

Changes in the Limited Liability Companies Acts from 1 January 2022

Regulation of first refusal in Private Limited Liability Companies

Oslo Børs changes the process for admission to Euronext Growth Oslo

It started with four heads and some cardboard boxes ...

Updated recommendation on corporate governance

What's important to know about the new law on the register of beneficial owners