The vast majority of Norwegian businesses are structured as limited liability companies. Private and public limited liability companies form the backbone of both Norwegian and international business. As such, corporate law provides the framework for operations – both in day-to-day management and in achieving long-term strategic goals.

Corporate law applies universally – across company sizes, sectors, and industries. Still, our experience shows that certain sectors or business groups face unique challenges and circumstances that require tailored legal solutions.

Insight, expertise, and experience with corporate legal mechanisms can offer a competitive edge. Compliance with regulatory requirements reduces risk, enables financial optimization in the placement of assets, income, and debt, and helps build operational credibility with third parties.

Being proactive and intentional about corporate structures and governance mechanisms can also significantly increase company value during a sale or capital raise. Ongoing compliance and internal control – often referred to as “corporate housekeeping” – can be decisive when facing an exit opportunity. Good governance routines should be established from the outset. We can help with that.

The lawyers at SKARP have deep knowledge and experience in corporate legal matters. Quality is the cornerstone of our service, and we are driven by a commitment to helping clients achieve their vision and business goals. This often involves taking a creative and strategic approach to legal challenges – always within the framework of applicable laws and regulations.

Our services within corporate law include company structuring and organization. We provide strategic guidance and recommendations for optimizing and adapting corporate structures, often in connection with preparing for or executing an exit. We also offer ongoing legal support for companies and boards in handling day-to-day corporate law matters to ensure practical and regulatory compliance.

Our work includes drafting shareholder agreements, investment agreements, incentive programs, articles of association, and other key documents governing rights and obligations between companies, shareholders, and key stakeholders.

Finally, we assist with preparing and executing corporate resolutions such as capital increases and reductions, dividend distributions, mergers, demergers, issuances of options and warrants, and convertible loan agreements.