Corporate/M&A

Anders Arnkværn is a highly acclaimed M&A practitioner highlighted for his expertise in both private and public transactions, representing clients in the energy and financial services sectors. He is also revered for his ECM practice, handling rights offerings and private placements.

"He is very seasoned, and an excellent lawyer who is easy to work with."

"Anders Arnkværn is strategic and understands negotiations well. He is always calm, goes through issues thoroughly and methodically and creates a sense of security."

"He is hard-working and efficient and offers exceptional responsiveness."

"He has a deep understanding of economic and financial issues."

Hans Cappelen Arnesen is universally revered for his market-leading expertise in private and public M&A transactions as well as ECM mandates. He is highly experienced in private placements, and frequently acts for technology companies.

"Hans Cappelen Arnesen is a clear number-one lawyer in ECM in Norway."

"He is very attentive and experienced."

"He has both a legal and commercial understanding and empathy to understand what is important for the stakeholders."

Solveig Fagerheim Bugge continues to be recognised for her growing presence in the ECM sphere. She handles IPOs, rights issues and private placements.

"She is very diligent and you can trust that she gets the work done."

Christian Grüner Sagstad heads the law firm's transaction department and handles a broad range of mergers and acquisitions.

Based in Thommessen's London office, Lars Eirik Gåseide Røsås regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A and ECM mandates. His areas of expertise include large cross-border public takeovers as well as IPOs, private placements and listings. He has experience acting for clients in the energy, banking and shipping sectors.