AXEL BJØRKE
Lawyer | Oslo
CORPORATE LAW | TAX LAW | CONTRACT LAW | SUSTAINABILITY
About Axel Bjørke
Axel is an skilled business law lawyer, with a particular focus on corporate law, contract law, and tax law. He has extensive experience assisting large international companies looking to establish themselves in Norway, especially in relation to company formation, compliance, and taxation.
Axel graduated from the University of Bergen in the spring of 2023, where he wrote his master’s thesis on the subjective claw back rules in bankruptcy. In addition to business law subjects, he selected specialized courses that combine law and technology. He began his career at Magnus Legal in August 2023 and became a licensed lawyer in August 2025.
Languages: Norwegian and English.
Phone: +47 934 45 081

CURRICULUM VITAE
Education and Expertise
- 2025 - Current date: Lawyer at Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2023 - 2025: Associate Lawyer at Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2018 - 2023: Master of Laws at the University of Bergen.
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Blog posts by Axel
Axel Bjørke - Lawyer10. September 2025 3 min read
Business in Norway: These are the reporting obligations
All companies registered in Norway face strict reporting obligations that trigger penalties if not met. This guide provides a ...
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Axel Bjørke - Lawyer10. June 2025 6 min read
NUF vs. AS — Choose the right business structure in Norway
Choosing the right company form is one of the first and perhaps most important choices foreign businesses must make when ...
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Axel Bjørke - Lawyer11. October 2024 1 min read
Personal taxation: Tax-free limit for surplus electricity income
The Ministry of Finance has proposed new tax rules in the 2025 national budget to sell surplus electricity from private homes. ...
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