7. About the contributors
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC) is a human rights organization based in Oslo, Norway, established in 1977, with a geographical focus on Europe, North America and Central Asia. NHC documents human rights violations, works for accountability and support civil society. As part of the Magnitsky Coalition since 2011, we have advocated for the establishment of human rights sanctions regimes across the world and regularly files submissions for targeted sanctions on human rights grounds.
Corisk is a Norwegian consulting company helping clients understand and manage country risk in demanding markets. Companies face risks of corruption, expropriation, conflict, sanctions, or severe human rights violations. We offer solid and proven tools to map the full range of country risks. Our leading expertise on the sanctions of Russia has supported European companies, media, and governments with up-to-date insights into regulations, trade data, and violation risk points.
Wikborg Rein is a top-tier full-service law firm with headquarters in Norway and offices in London, Shanghai and Singapore, counting more than 260 lawyers globally. Wikborg Rein also has the highest rated compliance practice in Norway, being the only firm ranked both in Band 1 by Chambers Europe and Tier 1 by Legal 500. The compliance team – which has contributed to this report – provides advice within a wide range of compliance topics, spanning analysis, prevention and response work. In the area of sanctions and trade compliance, Wikborg Rein's sanctions team provides multijurisdictional advice to businesses in all sectors, helping them identify and manage sanctions risks, implement sanctions compliance programs and liaise with relevant authorities.
The Rud Pedersen Group is a growing full-service strategic communications consultancy with 16 offices in key capitals and a team of over 500 experienced consultants across Europe. Since 2003, we have provided high-quality solutions to our clients’ business challenges, needs and goals throughout Europe. We serve more than 300 companies, public entities and organizations. Our expertise lies in connecting legal frameworks, public administration, political campaigns, and strategic communication to help clients achieve their goals.