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Nuna Law Firm

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Greenland


Nuna Law Firm

About

Provided by Nuna Law Firm

Nuna Law is the leading law firm in Greenland. Our office in Nuuk was established in 1967. We are a full-service law firm and provide legal advice to Greenlandic and global corporate clients as well as the public sector in Greenland.

We have a unique insight into the unique conditions in Greenland. We combine expertise and years of local experience for the benefit of our customers. We are present every day and we know the locals (and they know us).

Nuna Law receive inquiries on a current basis many inquiries from international clients and others interested in doing business in Greenland. We provide legal advice on how to set up a business in Greenland, the legal requirements in relation thereto, and a good understanding of market conditions. As a full-service law firm, we can cover almost all areas of law.

Nuna Law has assisted multinational companies in the mining industry for more than 20 years and our legal advice to mining companies includes advice on the Mining Act and licence terms and conditions. We also provide legal advice on commercial, corporate law, financing law, M&A, employment law, real property resident- and work permits, competition law, and of course general business law - as well as in relation to specialized sectors in Greenland such as mining, oil & gas, hydropower, water & ice, and tourism.

We have prepared a guide to “Doing Business in Greenland” – accessible at: https://doingbusinessin.gl/

Industries (5)

  • Mining
  • hydropower
  • water and ice
  • tourism
  • Real estate

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What the Team is Known For
Nuna Law Firm enjoys a strong reputation in the Greenland legal market. The law firm offers experience representing government authorities and large corporate clients in domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A mandates as well as disputes. It has an integrated collaboration with Danish law firm Horten.
Notable practitioners

Peter Schriver is a key contact for the law firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Nuna Law Firm acted as local counsel to Amaroq Minerals on the revolving credit facility to finance the Nalunaq gold mine project.

Strengths

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  • Its experience, knowledge and partnerships allows Nuna Law to draw on specialised competencies.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Nuna Law is an outstanding firm with the best knowledge on the Greenland market.

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Members

Provided by Nuna Law Firm

  • Helen Kibsgaard

  • Thor Suhr

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