PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Born on 7 July 1958 in Oslo, Norway, Ellen Valen Petersen is a distinguished attorney with an extensive and accomplished career spanning multiple core legal disciplines. Her practice encompasses Corporate Law, Inheritance Law, Real Estate Law, Labour Law, Migration Law, and Family Law, reflecting a broad and sophisticated command of both national and cross‑sector legal frameworks.

Petersen earned her Master’s degree in Political Science in 1981, followed by a Master’s degree in Law in 1984 from the University of Oslo. Since completing her legal internship, she has dedicated her career to complex matters involving corporate governance, labour relations, family and inheritance disputes, immigration procedures, and real estate transactions. Over the decades, she has developed a reputation for precision, strategic insight, and unwavering professional integrity.

Her legal practice is characterised by comprehensive advisory and litigation services. Petersen represents and assists clients during interrogations, investigations, and administrative or judicial proceedings before a wide range of authorities, including police departments, investigating judges, labour inspectorates, child protection services, tax authorities, and immigration bodies. Her approach ensures that clients’ rights are safeguarded at every procedural stage.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Corporate Law – Advisory on corporate structures, governance, compliance, and commercial disputes.
Labour Law – Representation in employment disputes, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance.
Family Law – Handling of divorce, custody, parental rights, and protection matters.
Inheritance Law – Estate planning, probate, succession disputes, and cross‑border inheritance issues.
Real Estate Law – Transactions, property rights, development matters, and contractual disputes.
Migration Law – Immigration procedures, residency matters, appeals, and administrative representation.

CURRICULUM VITAE
Master’s Degree in Political Science
Master’s Degree in Law, University of Oslo
Certificate of Special Training in Cassation Proceedings (Family and Inheritance Cases)
SUPRALAT Training in interrogation assistance and procedural rights