The Norwegian Competition Authority has begun recruiting a new chief economist as current Chief Economist Hans-Petter Håvås Hanson moves into another leadership role within the agency. The position is considered central to the authority’s efforts […]
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Norwegian Competition Authority Conducts Dawn Raids in Building Materials Supply Chain Probe
Norway’s Competition Authority has carried out unannounced inspections at companies operating in the building materials supply chain as part of an investigation into suspected illegal cooperation. The authority said the inspections, conducted at the end […]
Norwegian Competition Authority Reports Decline in Exclusive Lease Clauses in Grocery Market
OSLO, April 28, 2026 — Norway’s Norwegian Competition Authority says the number of exclusive lease agreements and restrictive property clauses in the country’s grocery sector has fallen significantly in recent years, according to its newly […]
Norwegian Authority Grants Conditional Clearance for Karo Healthcare–Aco Hud Nordic Merger
The Konkurransetilsynet has granted conditional clearance for Karo Healthcare to acquire Aco Hud Nordic, after approving a buyer for the divested skincare brand Locobase. The authority said the sale of the Locobase brand in the […]
Norwegian Competition Authority Launches Survey on Impact of Competition Enforcement
OSLO, April 2026 — Norway’s Norwegian Competition Authority has launched a new survey aimed at assessing awareness, perceptions and the impact of competition law enforcement among businesses and other stakeholders. The study, carried out by […]
Norwegian Competition Authority to Host Competition Law Conference in Bergen
BERGEN, Norway — The Konkurransetilsynet will hold its annual competition law conference on May 28, 2026, bringing together academics, regulators and practitioners to discuss developments in Norwegian and international competition law. The event will feature […]
Norwegian Competition Authority Backs Most Proposed Reforms to Competition Law
OSLO — The Norwegian Competition Authority has expressed support for most of the proposed reforms to Norway’s competition law, saying the changes could strengthen enforcement while maintaining legal certainty. In its response to the government […]
Norwegian Regulator Signals Possible Block of Telenor–GlobalConnect Broadband Deal
OSLO, March 27, 2026 — Norway’s competition authority has warned that it may prohibit Telenor from acquiring the residential broadband business of GlobalConnect, citing concerns over reduced competition. The Norwegian Competition Authority said it has […]
Norway Approves Karo Healthcare’s Acquisition of Aco Hud Nordic Subject to Divestment Conditions
BERGEN, Norway, March 6, 2026 — The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Karo Healthcare’s acquisition of Aco Hud Nordic subject to conditions requiring the divestment of the Locobase brand in the Nordic region. The authority […]
Norwegian Authority Issues $3.1 Million Fine Notice to Schlumberger Over Incorrect Merger Filing
Bergen, February 19, 2026 — The Norwegian Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet) has issued a notice of a NOK 30 million (approximately $3.1 million) fine against Schlumberger for allegedly providing incorrect information in its notification of an […]
