Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
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About
Provided by Wiersholm
For several years, our finance team has been leading legal advisors in the Norwegian and international banking and finance market, with extensive experience from a number of complex and high-profile transactions. Our lawyers have played an important role in the development of the finance market in Norway. We carried out the very first public-private partnership project in Norway, and in subsequent years we have acquired substantial expertise on this area.
We assist our clients with loan agreements and guarantee facilities, derivatives, acquisition financing and project financing, restructuring processes and insolvency. We also have experience with major disputes regarding default in various engagements and with pledges, for instance share pledges.
Legislation for those operating in banking, finance and insurance is extensive and complex, which means that the requirements in terms of legal special expertise are particularly high. We have great expertise on public law and long experience with assisting private businesses in their contact with public authorities. Good advice requires thorough knowledge of the enterprises' business sector and conditions of competition. We see the businesses' needs in a greater context and suggest good solutions within the legal limits that apply.
Chambers Review
Wiersholm's market-leading banking and finance department is noted for its ability to handle complex and cross-border mandates. The team assists banks and borrowers with bridge, acquisition and corporate finance deals, as well as refinance matters. Wiersholm also has a notable debt capital markets group, regularly acting for issuers on the listing of bonds. The team also advises on updating EMTN programmes.
Work Highlights
- Wiersholm assisted NorSea with the refinancing of its main credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wiersholm are very efficient at finding pragmatic solutions for both borrowers and lenders."
"The team are service-minded, proactive and comfortable to work with."
"Wiersholm has an experienced team with the breadth to handle debt-related risks. The lawyers are swift and proactive."
"Wiersholm provides an excellent service, and the team went above and beyond."
"The practice is a very trusted and knowledgeable adviser that delivers what it promises."
"Wiersholm are very efficient at finding pragmatic solutions for both borrowers and lenders."
"The team are service-minded, proactive and comfortable to work with."
"Wiersholm has an experienced team with the breadth to handle debt-related risks. The lawyers are swift and proactive."
"Wiersholm provides an excellent service, and the team went above and beyond."
"The practice is a very trusted and knowledgeable adviser that delivers what it promises."
Notable Practitioners
Advancing to the top tier, Atle Gabrielsen frequently acts for lenders on a broad array of mandates, with particular expertise in acquisition and bridge finance deals. He is noted for his activity in finance transactions involving the energy sector.
"Atle Gabrielsen is very knowledgeable and hands-on. He is one of the best in banking and finance."
"His deliverables are beyond expectation, precise and on time."
"He has in-depth knowledge in complex financing agreements, a practical approach and a high level of service."
"His service level is exceptional and he has strong and comprehensive knowledge."
"Atle Gabrielsen is one of the best in Norway."
Advancing in the rankings, Audun Dahle-Nedrelid is well regarded for his banking and finance practice, regularly assisting with corporate and acquisition finance mandates. He advises borrowers on the amendment and refinancing of revolving credit facilities, and has experience in green financing facilities. He joined Wiersholm from BAHR in March 2024.
"He is solution-oriented and extremely creative."
"Audun is very comfortable to work with."
Progressing in the rankings, Petter Thomren Moltu represents lenders and borrowers in acquisition finance deals. He advises on term loans, capex facilities and revolving credit facilities.
"He is very hands-on and does very well on the commercial side."
"Petter is good at understanding the transaction and the task quickly. He asks good questions and is quick and efficient when there is something to do."
"He is tidy, on the ball and a pleasant guy to work with."
"Peter Thomren Moltu offers a high level of service. He is commercial while making sure our interests are protected."
"He is a problem solver who knows the industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wiersholm
Norway