DLA Piper Norway

What DLA Piper Norway does

DLA Piper Norway (legal entity: Advokatfirmaet DLA Piper Norway AS) is the Norwegian office of DLA Piper, the world's third-largest global law firm, headquartered at Aker Brygge in Oslo. The office employs approximately 80 lawyers within a total headcount of roughly 115, and operates as part of an integrated Nordic platform of approximately 550 lawyers spanning Oslo, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, and Helsinki — described as the only commercial law firm with presence in all five Nordic countries. Globally, DLA Piper operates through separate legal entities across more than 40 countries.

The firm's core offering is full-service commercial legal advisory, organized along 18 practice areas (employment, corporate M&A, banking & finance, sustainability/ESG, compliance & risk management, cybersecurity, construction, real estate, IP & technology, international trade, EU/EEA & competition, public procurement, restructuring & insolvency, tax, dispute resolution, economic crime) and 11 sectors (data centers, real estate, energy, finance, insurance, defense & security, life sciences, media/sport/entertainment, shipping/transport/logistics, technology). No proprietary technology stack is disclosed; the offering is fundamentally human-capital-driven professional services delivered by partners and associates under a fee-for-service billing model. Pricing is matter-specific and not publicly disclosed; some relationships operate as multi-year engagements.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a relationship-driven model, targeting Norwegian businesses of all sizes with international ambitions and multinational corporations seeking a single legal partner for Nordic and cross-border mandates. Active segments include inbound investment handling from Asia, USA, and Europe, and outbound Nordic expansion by Norwegian enterprises. Marketing is content-led, anchored by the "Guide to Going Global" resource covering 50+ jurisdictions, sector-specific bulletins (e.g., Nordic Employment Law Bulletin, Nordic Tax Law Bulletin), and participation in industry events. The firm has been a UN Global Compact signatory since 2014.

Name

DLA Piper Norway

Legal name

Advokatfirmaet DLA Piper Norway AS

Website

https://dlapiper.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DLA Piper Norway is the Oslo-based Norwegian office of DLA Piper, the world's third-largest global law firm, employing ~80 lawyers. It provides full-service commercial legal advisory across 18 practice areas and 11 sectors to Norwegian enterprises and multinational clients with Nordic cross-border mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Commercial legal services
• Corporate mergers acquisitions
• Cross-border legal advisory
• Employment law advisory
• Litigation dispute resolution

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Fee-based legal services billed to corporate clients for M&A transactions, litigation, advisory work, and other legal matters. Services provided across multiple practice areas including corporate, employment, tax, real estate, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DLA Piper Norway is a full-service commercial law firm providing legal advisory and representation across all business-law practice areas, including Corporate M&A, employment law, banking and finance, tax, real estate, IP and technology, cybersecurity, sustainability and ESG, EU/EEA and competition law, public procurement, restructuring and insolvency, dispute resolution, international trade, construction, compliance, and economic crime. The Oslo office acts as the Norwegian node of the integrated Nordic and global DLA Piper network, serving clients on cross-border transactions and disputes in industries such as data centers, energy, finance, insurance, defense, life sciences, media, shipping, and technology.

Product overview

DLA Piper Norway is a full-service commercial law firm offering legal advisory services through a single integrated platform across all business law practice areas. The firm operates as part of DLA Piper's global network spanning 40+ countries, with approximately 80 lawyers at its Oslo office and ~550 lawyers across the Nordic region. The core offering consists of sector-specific legal expertise (data centers, energy, finance, insurance, technology, etc.) combined with practice area specialization (corporate M&A, employment law, cybersecurity, intellectual property, tax, litigation). The Guide to Going Global serves as a complementary knowledge resource covering cross-border expansion guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate M&A Legal Services Legal advisory and execution support for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions for Norwegian and international clients, with cross-border coordination through the DLA Piper Nordic and global network.
• Employment Law Services (Arbeidsrett) Advisory on Norwegian employment law matters for employers, including the Nordic Employment Law Bulletin covering developments across the Nordic region.
• Banking and Finance Legal Services (Bank og finans) Legal advisory for banks, financial institutions, and borrowers on financing transactions, regulatory matters, and financial services in Norway and across the Nordic region.
• Sustainability and ESG Legal Services (Bærekraft & ESG) Advisory on sustainability, ESG compliance, and regulatory matters for Norwegian and international businesses, including climate and human rights due diligence obligations.
• Compliance and Risk Management Legal Services (Compliance og risikostyring) Advisory on corporate compliance programs, risk management frameworks, and regulatory adherence for Norwegian businesses operating domestically and internationally.
• Cybersecurity Legal Services (Cybersikkerhet) Legal advisory on cybersecurity, data protection, and incident response for organizations facing cyber risk and regulatory obligations in Norway and globally.
• Construction Law Services (Entreprise) Legal advisory on construction projects, contracts, and disputes under Norwegian construction law for developers, contractors, and project owners.
• Real Estate Legal Services (Fast eiendom) Legal advisory on commercial real estate transactions, leases, and property-related matters for Norwegian and international real estate clients.
• IP and Technology Legal Services (Immaterialrett og teknologi) Advisory on intellectual property, technology transactions, and related commercial matters for technology, media, and innovation-driven businesses.
• International Trade Legal Services (Internasjonal handel) Advisory on cross-border trade, customs, sanctions, and international commercial matters for businesses engaged in global trade.
• EU/EEA and Competition Law Services (EU/EØS- og Konkurranserett) Advisory on EU/EEA regulatory matters, competition law, and cross-border regulatory frameworks for Norwegian and European clients.
• Public Procurement Legal Services (Offentlige anskaffelser) Advisory on Norwegian public procurement law, tenders, and contracting for businesses bidding on public sector contracts.
• Restructuring and Insolvency Legal Services (Restrukturering og insolvens) Legal advisory on corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and creditor matters for distressed businesses and stakeholders.
• Tax and VAT Legal Services (Skatt og avgift) Advisory on Norwegian and cross-border tax and VAT matters, including the Nordic Tax Law Bulletin covering tax developments across the Nordic region.
• Dispute Resolution Services (Tvisteløsning og prosedyre) Representation in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings for corporate clients in Norway and internationally.
• Economic Crime Legal Services (Økonomisk kriminalitet) Advisory on financial crime investigations, anti-money laundering, fraud, and related white-collar crime matters for corporate clients.
• Guide to Going Global Dedicated online knowledge resource covering more than 50 jurisdictions, providing guidance for businesses with international growth ambitions on relevant legal challenges and issues when expanding across borders.

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Advokatfirmaet Thommessen: One of Norway's leading full-service commercial law firms headquartered in Oslo, competing head-to-head with DLA Piper Norway for premium corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution mandates in the Norwegian market.
• BAHR: Major Oslo-based full-service commercial law firm competing across the same practice areas as DLA Piper Norway, including corporate transactions, dispute resolution, and sector-specialized advisory.
• Setterwalls: Leading Swedish commercial law firm with a strong Nordic and cross-border practice, competing with DLA Piper Norway for premium corporate and dispute resolution mandates in the Nordic region.
• Advokatfirmaet Schjødt: Established Norwegian commercial law firm with broad sector coverage; following its integration with Dentons, it competes directly with DLA Piper Norway as both a local and international platform.
• Wikborg Rein: Leading Norwegian full-service commercial law firm with international capability, competing with DLA Piper Norway for cross-border mandates, shipping, energy, and corporate advisory work.
• Kromann Reumert: Denmark's largest law firm with full-service commercial coverage; competes with DLA Piper's Copenhagen/Aarhus offices and directly challenges the firm's claim of being the only commercial firm in all Nordic countries.
• Advokatfirmaet Wiersholm: Top-tier Norwegian commercial law firm with a strong corporate/M&A and capital markets practice, directly competing with DLA Piper Norway for high-end transactional work and talent in Oslo.
• Mannheimer Swartling: Sweden's leading commercial law firm and a top Nordic competitor; competes with DLA Piper Norway's Nordic network for cross-border M&A, dispute resolution, and sector mandates spanning the region.

Emerging players

• Bird & Bird: International law firm with a technology, media, and telecoms-focused practice that has built Nordic presence; competes with DLA Piper Norway particularly in tech, IP, and digital regulatory mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Dentons: World's largest law firm by headcount with an extensive Nordic footprint (including via its Schjødt combination); competes with DLA Piper Norway across the full Nordic commercial legal market as a global incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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