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Brækhus has contributed to In-Depth: Gambling Law

Brækhus has contributed to In-Depth: Gambling Law

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

Brede A. HaglundPartner
Alexander MollanPartner
18.06.2024 17:41

In-Depth: Gambling Law 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.

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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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Tax and VAT, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Brækhus advised ISS Corporate on the acquisition of technology company Celsia

Brækhus advised ISS Corporate on the acquisition of technology company Celsia

ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS Corporate”), a leading provider of compensation, governance, cyber risk monitoring, and sustainability offerings to help companies improve shareholder value and reduce risk, announced on April 11th the acquisition of Celsia. Celsia is an Oslo-based provider of SaaS solutions for corporate sustainability reporting.

Brækhus acted as buy-side legal advisor in connection with the acquisition of Celsia. The core team consisted of Christoph Morck, Kristine Slotnæs, Alexander Mollan and Ingrid Abildsgaard. The team assisted ISS Corporate throughout the entire acquisition process, from due diligence through the drafting and negotiation of relevant transaction documents until the signing and closing.

Formed in 2021, Celsia‘s software simplifies regulatory sustainability reporting with a particular focus on solving for the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) regulations. The CSRD, which took effect on 1 January, includes the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, an extensive, detailed new sustainability reporting framework that is addressed by Celsia’s offering. Celsia’s software also supports EU Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation reporting requirements. Presently, more than 300 companies rely on Celsia’s software solutions and the expertise of its staff for accurate and timely sustainability reporting.

ISS Corporate provides expertise in designing and managing governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk programs that align with company goals, reduce risk, and manage the needs of a diverse shareholder base by delivering data, tools, and advisory services. ISS Corporate’s global client base extends across North America, Europe, Asia, and other established and emerging markets worldwide. ISS Corporate is a wholly owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group.

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Christoph Morck
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Company Law, Construction, M&A

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Kristine N. Slotnæs
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Company Law, Employment Law, M&A, Privacy and Cyber Security

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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Ingrid Abildgaard
Senior Lawyer
Company Law, M&A

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Our lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500

Our lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500

Each year, law firms around the world are assessed and ranked by Legal 500. The rankings are based on feedback from clients and other market research. This year too, Brækhus is ranked as a Leading Firm.

In this year’s edition of Legal 500, a number of our lawyers, spread across various fields of expertise, receive recognition for their specialist skills.

Partners Alexander Mollan and Julius Berg Kaasin also achieve individual rankings and are ranked in the category ‘Next Generation Partner’. Alexander is recognised for his in-depth expertise in the field of TMT, and Julius is recognised for his expertise in the field of Intellectual Property.

We are pleased to observe that the fields in which we receive recognition by The Legal 500 represent core business areas for Brækhus. This underline our strong competence environments.

This is what some of our clients say about us:

Highly competent, proactive and we were involved well along the way

Our experience with Brækhus is that they always seek the right expertise from the right person so that challenges and problems can be highlighted quickly. This means that the right solutions are chosen in a short time

A very nice, friendly, cooperative and resolutive team. They are always willing to help and support you in your cases, propose alternative ideas and solutions, and be honest and clear about your situation

An extremely high level of expertise, insight and experience that we as clients can capitalise on. Not least very quick responses to inquiries

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Senior Marketer

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Norwegian chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide: Gambling 2024

Norwegian chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide: Gambling 2024

Norway boasts some of the strictest regulations for online casinos and gambling in Europe, and 2023 will be a notable year in the field of Norwegian gambling law. Partner Brede A. Haglund and Senior lawyer Alexander Mollan have contributed to the Norwegian chapter on gambling in this year’s edition of the prestigious publication The International Comparative Legal Guides.

The chapter covers common issues in gambling law and regulations in Norway, including, relevant authorities and legislation, application for a licence and licence restrictions, online/mobile/digital/electronic media, enforcement and liability, and anticipated reforms.

The International Comparative Legal Guide: Gambling 2024 is published by Global Legal Group Ltd, which covers gambling law and regulations in 36 jurisdictions.

The article is reproduced with permission from Global Legal Group. For more information, please visit https://iclg.com.

The International Comparative Legal Guide

The International Comparative Legal Guides are Q&A-based worldwide reference guides covering 140 jurisdictions. The guides are used as information resources by in-house lawyers, private practitioners, and heads of companies and governmental institutions. The guides provide 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 who work with gaming and entertainment matters. 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. Read more here:

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Tax and VAT, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Brækhus has authored an article on regulatory changes affecting gambling operators

Brækhus has authored an article on regulatory changes affecting gambling operators

Alexander Mollan has recently contributed an article on gambling in Norway in the November edition of Gambling.Re.

Gambling.Re is a monthly publication covering legal matters affecting gambling and gaming operators and their service providers. Topics covered included licensing, mobile gaming, offshore operators, payment processing, fraud, cryptocurrency, online poker, social gaming and gambling, advertising, sports betting, eSports, fantasy sports (DFS), and money laundering.

Brækhus has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape for the gaming and gambling industry in Norway and on the European level, as well as the regulatory conditions and decision-making processes and technical and operational aspects that are important to our clients.

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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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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 Associate Partner 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.

WHO’S WHO LEGAL 2023

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

WHO’S WHO LEGAL 2023

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. 

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 large lotteries.

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Tax and VAT, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Brækhus has contributed to Gaming 2023, published by Getting the Deal Through

Brækhus has contributed to Gaming 2023, published by Getting the Deal Through

Partner Brede A. Haglund and Associate Partner 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 2023 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 regarding 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 also assist clients with applications concerning the establishment of game deals in Norway, including poker, bingo and other gaming machines.

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Tax and VAT, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2023, published in The Gambling Law Review

Brækhus has contributed to Gambling 2023, published in The Gambling Law Review

Partner Brede A. Haglund and  Associate Partner 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.

Alexander MollanPartner
Brede A. HaglundPartner
09.06.2023 11:05

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.

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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Alexander Mollan
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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Brede A. Haglund
Partner
Commercial Contracts, Gambling, Gaming and eSports, Privacy and Cyber Security, Tax and VAT, Technology, Innovation and Digitalisation

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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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