Financial Services

We help established financial institutions, emerging businesses and their investors prepare for change and develop their businesses in Norway and internationally. Our advice brings together financial services, technology and regulation across jurisdictions.

Financial services businesses face evolving regulatory requirements, increased scrutiny and cyber risk, alongside pressure to improve profitability, manage costs and invest in technology. We combine sector knowledge with legal expertise to help clients address these demands and pursue new opportunities.

Our clients include banks, payment institutions, investment firms, asset managers, funds and technology providers serving the financial sector.

Supporting business development and innovation

We advise on the development and launch of financial products, payment solutions and digital platforms. Our experience spans fintech, digital assets and financial services embedded in other products and platforms.

Our multidisciplinary teams address the legal and commercial considerations involved, including licensing, customer agreements, technology contracts, data protection and operational resilience. We also advise on the use of AI, outsourcing and relationships between financial institutions and technology providers.

Alongside this work, we advise on financing, acquisitions, capital markets transactions and restructuring. We represent financial services clients in disputes and assist with supervisory engagement and regulatory matters.

Norwegian insight, global capabilities

Our Norwegian team works closely with DLA Piper colleagues in major financial markets and regulatory hubs. We bring together lawyers across jurisdictions and disciplines to support market entry, cross-border transactions and businesses operating under different regulatory frameworks.

For international clients entering or operating in Norway, we provide advice grounded in Norwegian law, local market knowledge and an understanding of regulatory practice.

How we can assist

• Establishment, licensing, governance and compliance
• Financing, capital markets transactions, acquisitions and restructuring
• Development and distribution of financial products and services
• Fintech, payment solutions and digital assets
• Technology contracts, outsourcing and oversight of service providers
• Data protection, cybersecurity and the use of AI
• Sustainability reporting and related regulatory requirements
• Disputes and engagement with supervisory authorities

Learn more about our banking and finance services in Norway.