After trying several AI products, Foyen decided to move forward only with Qura and Foytech, which they have rolled out across the entire firm of nearly 100 practitioners.
Panoramic- Mining is an international publication collaborating with many of the world’s leading lawyers and law firms. The different sections are written by experts in each area and jurisdiction. Foyen is the proud co-author of the global legal guide to mining.
Since the beginning of the year, Foyen has been working on internal development of an AI tool for Swedish lawyers. The development has been carried out as a partner-led project with support from AI-specialized programmers and ongoing testing by various legal specialists within Foyen.
It has long been stated that Norway is well-positioned to exploit large mineral deposits in the Norwegian countryside. However – and despite an increased focus on the need for self-sufficiency with respect to critical minerals – actual mining projects have been few and far between. A recent Supreme Court judgment has provided much-needed clarity about when minerals are owned by the Norwegian State and when ownership rests with the landowner.
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On 12 December 2023, the European Parliament voted to adopt a new EU regulation, The Critical Raw Materials Act, which aims to ensure a sustainable and secure supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) within the EU. The act will enter into force in the beginning of 2024.
Foyen has successfully represented Eolus in the Land and Environment Court regarding the construction of a solar park with a total capacity of 2 MW in the municipality of Båstad.