EU/EEA Law

Berngaard offers specialist expertise in EU and EEA law, with particular depth within environmental regulation, competition law and sector-specific legislation.

Our lawyers provide strategic and legal assistance to businesses seeking to protect and advance their interests under international legal rules – including companies' fundamental rights and freedoms under EU/EEA law and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

We have in-depth knowledge of the EU/EEA regulatory framework and follow developments closely – through professional networks and direct contact with relevant authorities in Norway and Brussels. Our advice is practical, current and tailored to a legal landscape characterised by frequent regulatory change and ongoing political processes.

Our lawyers have broad experience with proceedings before ESA and the EFTA Court, and we cooperate with leading international experts where required.

We are committed to helping our clients understand and apply EU law as a tool for development, innovation and competitiveness – not merely as a compliance burden.

We provide legal assistance with:

• Implementation of EU legislation into Norwegian law

• EEA law assessments of sector-specific legislation

• ESA proceedings and complaints

• Cases before the EFTA Court

• Competition law assessments and notifications

• State aid rules and notification procedures

• Ecodesign Regulation and product requirements

• Distribution, agency and franchise agreements

• Public procurement and competition law compliance