[Card] How do you find the right Norwegian lawyer — comparing lawyers in Norway, foreign lawyers in Norway, and international law firms in Norway?

I’ve had to deal with a Norwegian lawyer for a rental issue, and honestly, the first consultation vibe matters more than any “top law firm” list. From what I’ve seen, a lot of lawyers in Norway are technically solid, but communication style is where things either click or completely fall apart, especially if you’re not fluent in legal Norwegian. I leaned toward smaller law firms in Norway because they explained things like I was a human, not a court document. but there’s a nuance… if your case is cross-border or business-related, international law firms in Norway can save you serious headaches just by already speaking your legal language. It feels like people over-focus on prestige and under-focus on price transparency and response speed. I also noticed that foreign lawyers in Norway were often better at flagging cultural misunderstandings early, which helped me avoid dumb mistakes. Did anyone here regret choosing a big-name firm over a smaller one? And what was the one red flag you wish you’d noticed sooner?

I’ve traveled around Norway with a dog a few times, and yeah—pets are allowed in hotel rooms, but the details really matter. Most “pet-friendly” hotels charge a nightly fee, limit which rooms you get, and usually don’t love the idea of leaving your dog alone all day while you’re out hiking. For short stays or road trips, hotels work fine if your pet is chill and used to new places, but for longer trips I’ve honestly preferred animal hotels—especially for dogs—because they get proper walks, structure, and way less stress. For cats, animal hotels make even more sense since hotels can be noisy and unpredictable. After drop-off, I usually treat myself to a quiet beer nearby—if you’re in Oslo, a relaxed pint around Grünerløkka always hits the spot.