Bettina Banoun facts for kids

Bettina Banoun is a well-known lawyer from Norway. She was born in 1972. She is an expert in tax law, which is the rules about money people and companies pay to the government.

Who is Bettina Banoun?

Bettina Banoun is a highly respected lawyer in Norway. She is known for her deep knowledge of tax law. She has worked on many important cases throughout her career.

Her Education Journey

Bettina Banoun has an impressive educational background. She studied at some of the world's top universities.

• In 1993, she earned her master's degree from Oxford University in England.
• She then studied law at the University of Oslo in Norway. She received her law degree (called cand.jur.) in 1995.
• Later, in 2003, she earned her doctorate degree (dr.juris) from the University of Oslo. This is a very high academic achievement.
• She also spent time as a visiting scholar at Harvard Law School in the United States in 1997.

A Career in Law

Bettina Banoun began her career as a research fellow at the University of Oslo. She worked there from 1997 to 2001.

• In 2002, she became a partner at the law firm BA-HR.
• She moved to another law firm, Wiersholm, in 2004.
• Since 2006, she has been allowed to argue cases in the Supreme Court of Norway. This is the highest court in Norway.
• She is especially skilled in tax law. This means she helps people and companies understand and follow tax rules. She also helps them if they have problems with taxes.
• Bettina Banoun became well-known for leading a big lawsuit. This was a group of people who sued the city of Oslo. They were unhappy about a new property tax that was introduced.
• She has also been a member of the board for Wilh. Wilhelmsen. This is a large global company that works with shipping.

Family and Early Interests

Bettina Banoun was born in Bærum, a town near Oslo. Her mother is Norwegian, and her father has a background from Morocco.

• When she was a teenager, Bettina had an interesting hobby. She acted in movies!
• She played the main character, Flora, in the 1986 film X.
• She also had a role in the film Svarte pantere in 1992.
• Bettina Banoun is married to Anders Christian Stray Ryssdal. He also comes from a family of important legal figures.
• She has three children named Alexander, William, and Frances. Her son Alexander was born in 2002. The family lives in Ullern, a neighborhood in Oslo.