Department profile

International & Cross-Border Capabilities

Global Guide 2026 : Norway

About

Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

Wikborg Rein has a long standing tradition of assisting clients worldwide, reflecting Norway’s history as an international shipping, trading and energy nation. A considerable portion of the client base is non-Norwegian; Western and Eastern European, North and South American, Japanese, South-East Asian and Australian. Wikborg Rein has, to a greater extent than other Norwegian law firms, chosen to develop an international network of offices and many of the firm’s partners have practiced abroad for several years.
Wikborg Rein has a market leading international arbitration practice. We know the process, the institutions and the arbitrators. We successfully combine extensive experience of institutional and ad hoc arbitrations with our specialist sector based industry knowledge.

As one of Norway’s largest and most international law firm, we offer international arbitration services of the highest quality around the world.

Our unique and long-standing presence in various jurisdictions allows us to offer and provide seamless international arbitration services to our clients through our offices placed in London, Shanghai and Singapore as well as our Norwegian offices in Oslo and Bergen. We also have a presence in Brazil through our law alliance with Vieira Rezende.

Our industry knowledge allows us to act in arbitrations all over the world, including in "foreign" jurisdictions with no connection with our "home" jurisdictions, other than the technical details of the case.

Chambers Review

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International & Cross-Border Capabilities - Norway

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What the Team is Known For

Wikborg Rein is a leading Norwegian law firm that has taken considerable steps to expand its international presence, with offices in London, Singapore and Shanghai. These offices are principally focused on Norwegian and international law but also host Chinese and English law capabilities. Its strategy is focused on acting as a key trusted partner to Norwegian clients on international assignments. The law firm has built up experience providing lead counsel support on outbound work. Its international offices also provide a strong pipeline of inbound matters, particularly from China, as a result of a growing interest in the Norwegian market from Chinese buyers. It has developed a good client base comprising household names in the private equity sector and industrials, as well as international and domestic investment banks.

The law firm particularly stands out in the contentious area, having worked on high-profile international arbitrations such as large-scale gas price disputes. It provides all-round support to clients, with top-notch capabilities in M&A, finance and restructuring. It has a leading reputation in the shipping sector, with the firm's Singapore office playing a critical role in international shipping work, and it is also distinguished for its excellent cross-border compliance work.

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Strengths

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Wilkborg Rein consisted of experienced lawyers within the area of international arbitration and with support from various legal experts.
International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal
Wikborg Rein has a wide range of competences internationally and the ability to seamlessly utilise different skills in various locations.
International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal
The firm has demonstrated a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, particularly in the context of cross-border M&A transactions involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
International & Cross-Border Capabilities respondentGlobal