Our rankings
We are recognised as a leading firm by international legal directories, including Legal 500, Chambers and ITR World Tax. These rankings are based on feedback from clients and peers, and our firm’s lawyers are recognised as among the most competent attorneys in Norway in their field of expertise.
Brækhus is acknowledged by Legal500 2025 within the following areas:
- Commercial, Corporate and M&A
- Employment
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Tax
- TMT
Partner Alexander Mollan is ranked “Next Generation Partner” within TMT.
Partner Julius Berg Kaasin is ranked “Next Generation Partner” within Intellectual Property.
In the “Construction” category, Brækhus is recognized as a “Firm To Watch”.
Brækhus is top ranked by ITR World Tax within the following areas:
- Indirect Tax (Tier 1)
- General Corporate Tax (Tier 2)
- Tax Controversy(Tier 2)
- Transactional Tax (Tier 3)
Brækhus is acknowledged by Kapitals annual lawyer survey in the following areas:
- Julius Berg Kaasin, Promising Talent, 1st place, Retail
- Ida Brabrand, Promising Talent, 1st place, Media, Sports and Entertainment
Brækhus is ranked for Real Estate in Chambers Europe 2026.
In addition is Brækhus Partner Julius Berg Kaasin is ranked “Up and Coming” within Intellectual Property by Chambers Global 2026 and Chambers Europe 2025.
At the Lexology Client Choice Award, Brækhus partner Alexander Mollan won the award for Sports & Entertainment – the only Norwegian winner in 2025.
Brækhus and Partner Julius Berg Kaasin is acknowledged by IAM Patent 1000 2025 within:
- Patent litigation and transactions
In 2026, the Brækhus IP team is ranked in the following categories
- Ligitation and Transactions (Bronze)
- Prosecution (Bronze)
In addition, Brækhus partner Julius Berg Kaasin is recognised in Litigation (Tier 2), Prosecution (Recommended), and Transactions (Recommended), while Tobias Thue Hjulstad is highlighted as Next Generation.
Brækhus is ranked by IP Stars 2024/2025 within:
- Trade Mark Disputes (Tier 3)
- Trade Mark Prosecution (Tier 3)
- Copyright and Related Rights (Other Notable Firms)
In addition, Partner Julius Berg Kaasin is rated “Trade mark star 2025” and Anna Skovli as “Rising Star 2025”.
Brækhus was nominated for a total of four awards at the Managing IP EMEA Awards, including:
- Practitioner of the Year (Julius Berg Kaasin)
- Rising Star of the Year (Anna Skovli)
- Trademark Firm of the Year – Third year in a row
- Copyright and Design Firm of the Year – For the first time
In 2023, Brækhus was named Trademark Firm of the Year by the Managing IP Awards.
