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Our lawyers have been recognised in Legal 500 2023

Our lawyers have been recognised in Legal 500 2023

Our lawyers have been recognised in the 2023 edition of Legal 500, a comprehensive global guide to law firms. Each year, Legal 500 evaluates and ranks law firms worldwide based on client feedback and market research. In this year’s edition, Brækhus has been ranked as a Leading Firm.

15 of our lawyers across 6 practice areas have been acknowledged in this year’s edition of Legal 500. Associate Partner Alexander Mollan has been named ‘Next Generation Partner’ for his expertise in the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) practice area.

The recognized practice areas are fundamental to Brækhus’ core business, and we take great pride in being highlighted by Legal 500 for our strong expertise in these areas.

Our firm has been ranked in the following practice areas:

What our clients say about us:

Quick response rate. Clear recommendations. Efficient use of resources. Close follow-up.

Very diverse and competent team with international knowledge and a very service-minded approach.

Takes a holistic approach, and guides on commercial aspects to make sure nothing falls between the cracks.

No fuss, straight to the point. Great people to work with. Delivers results.

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Lene Blanche Minge
Senior Marketer

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2023

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2023

Brede A. Haglund and Alexander Mollan have recently contributed to the Norwegian chapter on gambling in this year’s edition of the prestigious publication “The International Comparative Legal Guides”. The article is published in The International Comparative Legal Guides – Gambling 2023 by Global Legal Group Ltd.

The International Comparative Legal Guides is a Q&A-based worldwide reference guide covering 140 jurisdictions. The guide is used as an information resource by in-house lawyers, private practitioners and heads of companies and governmental institutions, and provides an overview of current legislation and important issues within a given jurisdiction.

The article is reproduced with permission from Global Legal Group Ltd. and can be read here:

The International Comparative Legal Guides – Gambling 2023 – Norway pdf · 729 KB

Brækhus is one of the few law firms in Norway with a dedicated group of experts in gaming and entertainment activities. Our lawyers have experience related to the establishment of international service offerings, sales processes, national and EU/EEA legal issues, financial requirements, marketing law, and general legal and commercial relationships in Norway. We have also developed applications concerning the establishment of game deals in Norway, including poker and gaming machines.

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner

Alexander Mollan
Partner

Brækhus’ lawyers again recommended within Sports & Gaming

Brækhus’ lawyers again recommended within Sports & Gaming

In this year’s edition of Who’s Who Legal, Partner Brede A. Haglund and Associate Partner Alexander Mollan have once again been recognised as the leading Norwegian lawyers within the field of Sports & Gaming.

The rankings are based on recommendations and feedback from clients and other practitioners in the sector. The Brækhus lawyers are described as follows: 

Brede A Haglund is a “trustworthy, efficient and knowledgeable” practitioner who is well known for giving “strong and clear legal advice” to clients.

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Alexander Mollan is a “highly respected” lawyer who has an “excellent knowledge of the industry and application of the law”.

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Building on over 20 years of market experience, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law. Since its inception, Who’s Who Legal has ranked over 24,000 of the world’s leading private practice lawyers and 2,500 consulting experts from over 150 national jurisdictions. Commenting on the ranking, Managing Partner Frank C. Aase stated:

“We are very proud of Brede and Alexander being recognised as Norway’s leading lawyers within this field. This ranking is richly deserved and stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication demonstrated by them. We would like to express our gratitude to our peers for their feedback and our valued clients for the trust that they continue to place in us”. 

Brækhus is one of the few law firms in Norway with a dedicated practice group for gambling, gaming and entertainment. Our lawyers assist with the establishment of international service offerings, sales processes, national regulatory requirements, EU/EEA legal issues, financial requirements, marketing law and other legal aspects of gambling in Norway. We also handle applications for the establishment of gambling offerings in Norway, including poker tournaments and gaming machines.

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner

Alexander Mollan
Partner

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2022, published in The Gambling Law Review

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2022, published in The Gambling Law Review

Brede A. Haglund and Alexander Mollan have recently contributed to the Norwegian chapter on gambling in this year’s edition of the prestigious publication “The Gambling Law Review”. The article is published in The Law Reviews by Law Business Research.

The Gambling Law Review is a Q&A-based worldwide reference guide designed for practitioners who want to find a way quickly to digest and understand the framework of gambling legislation in key jurisdictions. The guide is used as an information resource by in-house lawyers, private practitioners and heads of companies and governmental institutions, and provides an overview of current legislation and important issues within a given jurisdiction.

The article is reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. and can be downloaded below:

The Gambling Law Review – Norwegian Chapter pdf · 288 KB

Brækhus is one of the few law firms in Norway with a dedicated group of experts in gaming and entertainment activities. Our lawyers have experience related to the establishment of international service offerings, sales processes, national and EU/EEA legal issues, financial requirements, marketing law, and general legal and commercial relationships in Norway. We have also developed applications concerning the establishment of game deals in Norway, including poker and gaming machines.

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner

Alexander Mollan
Partner

Legal 500 recognises Brækhus as Leading Firm

Legal 500 recognises Brækhus as Leading Firm

Each year, the leading ranking firm Legal 500 assesses and recommends law firms around the world. All rankings are based on feedback from clients and market insights. In this year’s ranking, Brækhus is once again ranked ‘Leading Firm’.

15 of Brækhus’ lawyers from five different practice areas are recommended in the 2021 edition of the Legal 500 ranking. This year, Senior Lawyer Alexander Mollan is ranked as ‘Rising Star’ for his expertise within TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications). We are pleased to see that the practice areas Brækhus is recommended for, are core areas of our business where we have specialist competencies.

Senior Lawyer Alexander Mollan is ranked as ‘Rising Star’ by The Legal 500 for his expertise in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications.

What our clients say about us:

Brækhus Advokatfirma is professional with dedicated advocates of the highest standards.

The Brækhus team is always one step ahead, ready to support their clients. Their advice is always provided in a context that makes it obvious they have deep insights into their clients’ needs.

Very strong at understanding our business as a client. Proactive and seeking closure.

Read more about the rankings on Legal500.com

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Marthe H. Hilde
Head of Marketing – on leave

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2022, published in The International Comparative Legal Guides

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2022, published in The International Comparative Legal Guides

Partner Brede A. Haglund and Senior Lawyer Alexander Mollan have recently contributed to the Norwegian chapter on gambling in this year’s edition of the prestigious publication “The International Comparative Legal Guides”. The article is published in The International Comparative Legal Guides – Gambling 2022 by Global Legal Group Ltd.

The International Comparative Legal Guides is a Q&A-based worldwide reference guide covering 140 jurisdictions. The guide is used as an information resource by in-house lawyers, private practitioners and heads of companies and governmental institutions, and provides an overview of current legislation and important issues within a given jurisdiction.

The article is reproduced with permission from Global Legal Group Ltd. and can be read here.

Brækhus is one of the few law firms in Norway with a dedicated group of experts in gaming and entertainment activities. Our lawyers have experience related to the establishment of international service offerings, sales processes, national and EU/EEA legal issues, financial requirements, marketing law, and general legal and commercial relationships in Norway. We have also developed applications concerning the establishment of game deals in Norway, including poker and gaming machines.

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner

Alexander Mollan
Partner

Brækhus has contributed to Defence & Security Procurement 2022, published by Getting the Deal Through

Brækhus has contributed to Defence & Security Procurement 2022, published by Getting the Deal Through

Partner Christian Bendiksen and Senior lawyer Alexander Mollan have recently contributed to the Norwegian chapter on defence and security procurement in this year’s edition of the prestigious publication “Getting the Deal Through”. The article is published in Getting the Deal Through – Defence & Security Procurement 2022 by Law Business Research Ltd.

Getting the Deal Through is a Q&A-based worldwide reference guide covering 150 jurisdictions. The guide is used as an information resource by more than 150,000 in-house lawyers, private practitioners and heads of companies and government institutions, and provides an overview of current legislation and important issues within a given jurisdiction.

Brækhus has extensive expertise in public procurement and advises clients concerning all procurement procedures – from simple bidding to exclusive supply procurement and competitive dialogue – and in most markets – from security procurement where the competitive basis is partially exempt publicly and defence procurement to the competitive dialogue in the health sector and simple construction contracts.

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Alexander Mollan
Partner

Brækhus’ lawyers ranked as leading within Sports & Gaming

Brækhus’ lawyers ranked as leading within Sports & Gaming

In this year’s edition of Who’s Who Legal, Partner Brede A. Haglund and Senior Lawyer Alexander Mollan have been recognised as the leading Norwegian lawyers within the field of Sports & Gaming. The rankings are based on recommendations and feedback from clients and other practitioners in the sector.

The Brækhus lawyers are described as follows:

  • Brede A Haglund is a “trustworthy, efficient and knowledgeable” practitioner who is well known for giving “strong and clear legal advice” to clients.
  • Alexander Mollan is a “highly respected” lawyer who has an “excellent knowledge of the industry and application of the law”.

Building on over 20 years of market experience, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law. Since its inception, Who’s Who Legal has ranked over 24,000 of the world’s leading private practice lawyers and 2,500 consulting experts from over 150 national jurisdictions.

“We are very proud of Brede and Alexander being recognised as Norway’s leading lawyers within this field. This ranking is richly deserved and stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication demonstrated by them. We would like to express our gratitude to our peers for their feedback and our valued clients for the trust that they continue to place in us”, states Managing Partner Frank C. Aase.

Brækhus is one of the few law firms in Norway with a dedicated practice group for gambling, gaming and entertainment. Our lawyers assist with the establishment of international service offerings, sales processes, national regulatory requirements, EU/EEA legal issues, financial requirements, marketing law and other legal aspects of gambling in Norway. We also assist with applications for the establishment of gambling offerings in Norway, including poker tournaments and gaming machines.

Brækhus has contributed to Gaming 2021, published by Getting the Deal Through

Brækhus has contributed to Gaming 2021, published by Getting the Deal Through

Partner Brede A. Haglund and Senior lawyer Alexander Mollan have recently contributed to the Norwegian chapter on gaming procurement in this year’s edition of the prestigious publication “Getting the Deal Through”. The article is published in Getting the Deal Through – Gaming 2021  (May 2021) by Law Business Research Ltd.

Getting the Deal Through is a Q&A-based worldwide reference guide covering 150 jurisdictions. The guide is used as an information resource by more than 150,000 in-house lawyers, private practitioners and heads of companies and government institutions, and provides an overview of current legislation and important issues within a given jurisdiction.

Brækhus is one of the few law firms in Norway with a dedicated group of experts in gaming and entertainment activities. Our lawyers have experience related to the establishment of international service offerings, sales processes, national and EU/EEA legal issues, financial requirements, marketing law, and general legal and commercial relationships in Norway. We have also developed applications concerning the establishment of game deals in Norway, including poker and gaming machines.