Brækhus Advokatfirma AS

Managing Partner: Atle H. Carlsen

Number of partners: 30

Number of non-partners: 50

Firm Overview

Brækhus is one of Norway’s most internationally renowned mid-sized law firms, boasting a team of 80 skilled and dedicated professionals. They provide full-service legal, tax, and tax compliance services to large and mid-sized domestic and international clients across all sectors, addressing all possible challenges their clients face when establishing or performing business in Norway. Their approach emphasizes close collaboration with clients, aiming to deliver the best legal and tax advice and top-notch customer experiences.

At Brækhus, all employees are co-owners of the firm. They prioritize putting their people first because they believe that outstanding customer experiences are primarily achieved by cultivating skilled, motivated, and engaged employees willing to go the extra mile.

International Work

With well-established ties to international networks, alliances, and cooperation partners, they are equipped to support clients across the globe. They accompany domestic clients abroad and assist them in conducting business across borders. For many of their international clients looking to establish operations in Norway, Brækhus serves as a One-Stop-Shop, providing a single point of contact for tax, tax compliance, legal, valuation, and other relevant matters.

Their strong international team consists of lawyers and advisors with extensive international experience and native or advanced proficiency in several European languages. Their deep insights and understanding of local market conditions in key European jurisdictions differentiate them from their competitors.

Main Areas of Practice

Brækhus' sector-focused approach reflects their in-depth knowledge of, and significant experience in main sectors such as Construction, IT, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Renewables, and E-commerce. Further, they are one of the few Norwegian law firms with a comprehensive service offering for Family Offices and high-net-worth individuals and families.

Their core areas of practice include:

Corporate and M&A 

Tax and VAT 

Global Mobility and Immigration 

Family and Inheritance Law  

Employment Law 

Construction 

IP 

Real Estate Law 

Real Estate Transactions 

Technology 

Dispute Resolution