Marie Meland advises Norwegian and international companies on corporate law, M&A, contract and commercial law, as well as data protection (GDPR). She particularly works with corporate matters, transactions, the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, and issues relating to compliance with data protection regulations.

Marie has experience from both the public sector and private legal practice. Prior to joining Brækhus, she worked as a Senior Adviser at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, where she worked with contract law, data protection and regulatory matters. She has previously worked at Wiersholm, where she was part of the firm’s Corporate/M&A team and advised on corporate law matters and transactions.

Marie is qualified both as a Norwegian lawyer and as an English solicitor. She lived in England for nine years in connection with her studies and professional career and has several years of experience from English law firms. Through her international background, she has a strong understanding of cross-border legal issues and experience advising on matters with international aspects.

2026 Fast advokat | Solicitor, England & Wales, Brækhus Advokatfirma
2023 - 2026 Senior Adviser, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
2021 - 2023 Associate and Solicitor, England & Wales, Wiersholm
2018 - 2020 Trainee Solicitor, KBL Solicitors LLP
2017 - 2018 NGTA Fee Earner, Keoghs LLP
2016 - 2016 LPC Director, Leeds Law Society
2015 - 2017 Business Support Officer / Legal Assistant Fee Earner, Plexus Law Ltd
2013 - 2013 Higher Executive Officer, NAV Forvaltning Akershus 02
2013 - 2014 Higher Executive Officer, NAV National Office for Social Insurance Abroad
2013 - 2013 Vacation Scheme Trainee, Stamp Jackson & Procter
2020 Professional Skills Course for Trainee Solicitors, BPP University, London
2019 Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC), BPP University Law School, London
2013 LLB (Hons) Law (QLD), University of York
2013 One-year programme in English, University of Oslo
  • Norwegian
  • English