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FinTech Legal - Norway
What the Team is Known For
PwC Norway has a strong practice advising start-up companies, including FinTechs, on a range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, licensing and capital raises. Its lawyers have expertise in payments law and cryptocurrency matters.
Strengths
The depth and breadth of PwC's team is strong, with access to a wide range of expertise across different regulatory and operational areas.
PwC's legal advice reflects a strong grasp of both our commercial drivers and the regulatory landscape, which makes the firm's input highly relevant and actionable.
PwC's combination of technical competence, regulatory insight and operational understanding sets the department apart and has made it a highly valuable partner.
PwC has substantial knowledge about regulations around crypto and how to engage with the financial authorities.
When challenges arise that we are not clear about, PwC has always been quick to find a solution and quick to offer assistance beyond what was agreed.
Work Highlights
PwC's Norway team assisted Aera on its expansion into the Belgian market. The team's work included assessment of regulatory requirements and AML audits.
Notable practitioners
Daniel Næsse has very good insight into regulatory matters and makes strong contributions to our business strategy.
Daniel likes to work on things that don't have any laws yet. He is the lawyer you want in a start-up based on his quality and eagerness to learn new things.
Daniel consistently delivers high-quality work on time, even when that means being available in the evenings, on weekends, or during holidays.
Mari Strøm is a senior manager in PwC's Bergen office. She advises on payments services and financial regulatory matters.
Mari brings strong subject matter expertise, particularly in areas related to PSD2 regulation and employment law.
Stine Seljeseth Aase leads PwC's payments offering. She advises clients on financial regulatory and licensing matters.
Stine is personable has a good relationship with the regulator in Norway.
Stine Seljeseth Aase is very clever in all aspects.