EU and EEA Law

Wiersholm’s EU/EEA team possesses expertise in general EU/EEA law, particularly the four freedoms, and offers assistance to both private and public entities with assessments related to national flexibility, rights, and obligations under EEA law, as well as in court disputes.

Our lawyers have profound knowledge of the EU/EEA legislative process and the appeals process for potential rule breaches, having handled several landmark EEA cases before the EFTA Court and the Supreme Court. We collaborate across teams to deliver efficient and seamless EEA law support across all sectors.

Very skilled with a good overview of EU competition legislation and EU bodies. We have good experience with Wiersholm and have had no need to use competing law firms.
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Since Norwegian law is largely based on EEA regulations, a thorough understanding of EEA law methodology, the European Court of Justice’s practices, and political processes is crucial for providing effective assistance to both public and private entities. As the EU continues to adopt legal acts that partially fall within and outside the EEA cooperation, and with increasingly complex regulations in sectors like energy, digital markets, financial regulation, media, and privacy, it is vital to have a comprehensive grasp of EEA law to avoid pitfalls.

Our EEA team has extensive experience assisting ministries and public enterprises with questions about flexibility under EEA law and regularly supports investigations related to the implementation of regulations and directives, interpretation and application of EEA rules, voluntary harmonization, and consequences of violations. We also have substantial experience in helping private parties enforce EEA rights in court and with appeals.

Several of Wiersholm’s EU/EEA lawyers have significant experience litigating EEA cases before the courts, including the Supreme Court and the EFTA Court. Our team members have backgrounds in the Government Attorney’s Office and various EEA institutions, providing deep insight into the political and legal issues that may arise in EEA cases. Our industry-leading expertise enables us to offer strategic and practical advice from start to finish.