Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
About
Provided by Wiersholm
We have one of the most reputed expert communities on mergers and acquisitions in the Nordic countries. Our lawyers have had a key role in a major part of the largest acquisitions that have taken place in Norway. Our work with mergers and acquisitions is always carried out by a team that covers all of the areas of law that are relevant to the transaction. In addition to company and contract law, tax law, securities/stock exchange law, competition law and employment law are examples of areas which are often very important in a transaction, and on which we have market-leading expertise.
We place great emphasis on accommodating our advice to our clients' commercial needs. Our experience, competence and commercial insight mean that we can provide the best assistance regardless of whether the matter concerns listed or unlisted companies.
Chambers Review
Wiersholm has a superb full-service corporate and M&A team handling large domestic and cross-border transactions. The law firm often advises on mandates with private equity elements. It commands outstanding ECM expertise, covering IPOs, uplistings and private placements. Wiersholm acts for funds and financial institutions as well as clients in the energy and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Wiersholm advised Nordax Bank on its EUR1.9 billion public to private acquisition of Bank Norwegian.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wiersholm is invaluable when it comes to discussing and analysing complex issues and legal situations in Norway. The lawyers are very solutions-oriented."
"The lawyers offer timely responses, they are always available and service-minded."
"They are on top of commercial developments and very much open to discussing commercial opportunities."
"It is a full-service law firm with both depth and breadth."
"They are very knowledgeable and experienced within capital market transactions, which enables them to give quick and clear views of a situation and how to best adapt to different transaction elements."
"Wiersholm is invaluable when it comes to discussing and analysing complex issues and legal situations in Norway. The lawyers are very solutions-oriented."
"The lawyers offer timely responses, they are always available and service-minded."
"They are on top of commercial developments and very much open to discussing commercial opportunities."
"It is a full-service law firm with both depth and breadth."
"They are very knowledgeable and experienced within capital market transactions, which enables them to give quick and clear views of a situation and how to best adapt to different transaction elements."
Notable Practitioners
Harald Hellebust frequently handles high-value transactions with multi-jurisdictional components. He has notable experience in private equity deals.
Sverre Sandvik is a highly acclaimed practitioner who possesses expertise in a whole host of ECM transactions, including IPOs, private placements and block trades.
"Sverre Sandvik is extremely legally skilled and very pragmatic. Processes are always good when he is involved."
"He always makes himself available for discussions and offers quick turnaround with clear and trustworthy advice."
"He is the best capital markets lawyer in Norway."
Anne Lise Gryte is noted for being highly active in the ECM market. She handles private placements, listings and block trades.
"Anne Lise Gryte is very driven and extremely hands-on, and you can discuss every single detail with her, she will understand the matter and revert quickly."
"She has a very good commercial attitude and continuously offers to go through different legal topics within capital markets."
"She is there in the most complex processes and handles these in a very good way."
Jarle Kvam handles a broad range of M&A transactions and offers extensive experience in private equity mandates.
"Jarle Kvam is very experienced. He is a good negotiator, well prepared and solution-oriented."
Simen Mejlænder is recognised for his ECM practice, with experience in private placements and listings.
"He is a very strong and experienced capital markets lawyer."
"Simen Mejlænder is a very good and commercial lawyer."
Tone Østensen is an experienced ECM practitioner handling rights issues and private placements.
Gunhild Dugstad rises in the ranking and has experience acting for large financial institutions on transactions, including public-to-private deals.
"Gunhild is clever, driven, solution-oriented and very responsive."
Kai Thøgersen assists private companies and listed entities with a broad range of M&A, including mandates with private equity elements.
"Kai Thøgersen is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer with a great commercial attitude and vision."
Kristian Martin Lind frequently assists with private equity deals, with notable experience in joint ventures.
Ranked Lawyers at
Wiersholm
Norway