Partner and co-founder Ole Kristian Aabø-Evensen has written the chapter on Norwegian law in Mergers & Acquisitions 2026, an international guide to M&A. He provides an updated overview of the Norwegian M&A market in 2025, key regulatory developments, and what is expected to shape the market going forward.
The chapter provides a practical introduction to the execution of M&A transactions in Norway, covering both 2025 market developments and the most important legal and regulatory changes affecting transactions going forward, including amendments to the National Security Act, the new Digital Security Act and an EFTA Court ruling opening up private equity ownership of Norwegian banks and insurers.
It also provides an overview of the regulatory framework for M&A in Norway, including key legislation, takeover rules and tax considerations relevant to transaction structuring. This publication compiles legal analyses from various jurisdictions, offering a broad international perspective on M&A.
Published with permission from Global Legal Group Ltd. This article was first published in GLI - Mergers & Acquisitions 2026. To learn more about the publisher, please click here.
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