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

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Corporate/M&A - Norway

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Wiersholm advised Haukenes, JMJ Invest, 3BH Invest and Hauketoppen on the sale of their joint stake in Sinkaberg-Hansen to BEWI Invest.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Harald Hellebust
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Harald Hellebust
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Band 1

Harald Hellebust frequently handles high-value transactions with multi-jurisdictional components. He has notable experience of private equity deals.

Harald Hellebust is the most commercial and creative lawyer in Norway.

He's a standout lawyer.

Harald is one of the leading lawyers for Norwegian M&A.

He is excellent and hands-on providing commercial and legal advice.

He offers a high level of service, good insight into the industry and a very good understanding of the customer's needs.

Sverre Sandvik
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Sverre Sandvik
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Band 1
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 efficient and has been through many transactions so he knows where to focus.

He gives great advice and is an amazing sounding board.

Anne Lise E. Gryte
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Anne Lise E. Gryte
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Band 2
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 really great. She gets things done and is very nice to work with.

Jarle Kvam
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Jarle Kvam
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Band 2
Jarle Kvam handles a broad range of M&A transactions and offers extensive experience in private equity mandates.
Simen Mejlænder
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Simen Mejlænder
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Band 3
Simen Mejlænder is recognised for his ECM practice, with experience in private placements and listings.

Simen Mejlænder is highly capable in the field of corporate law, particularly securities and stock exchange regulations, and provides good practical advice in an expedient manner.

Gunhild Dugstad
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Gunhild Dugstad
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Band 4

Gunhild Dugstad has experience acting for large financial institutions on transactions, including public-to-private deals.

Gunhild is a fantastic lawyer.

Gunhild Dugstad is client-centric, innovative and responsive.

Gunhild is a brilliant lawyer with very strong legal abilities, excellent communication skills and a deep commercial understanding. She is also great to work with.

She is an excellent lawyer with great legal skills and commercial understanding.

Kai Thøgersen
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Kai Thøgersen
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Band 4
Kai Thøgersen assists private companies and listed entities with a broad range of M&A, including mandates with private equity elements.

He has a very strong understanding of the area and the specifics of our business.

Kai Thøgersen is highly impressive.

Kai's decades-long experience in the Norwegian M&A market is highly valued. He provides very strong commercial awareness in any discussion you have with him.

Tone Østensen
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Tone Østensen
4
Band 4
Tone Østensen is an experienced ECM practitioner handling rights issues and private placements.

She is a strong and experienced performer. We are always satisfied with Tone Østensen.

Kristian Martin Lind
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Kristian Martin Lind
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Up and Coming
Kristian Martin Lind frequently assists with private equity deals, with notable experience in joint ventures.

Kristian's intelligence and deep understanding underpins all his advice. He also has very good business sense, and is easy and fun to work with.

Kristian is highly knowledgeable and provides valuable assistance with a variety of legal and transactional matters.

Kristian Martin Lind is easy to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wiersholm

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Norway

Capital Markets: Equity

Sverre Sandvik
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Sverre Sandvik
1
Band 1
Anne Lise E. Gryte
2
Anne Lise E. Gryte
2
Band 2
Simen Mejlænder
3
Simen Mejlænder
3
Band 3
Tone Østensen
4
Tone Østensen
4
Band 4
Corporate/M&A

Harald Hellebust
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Harald Hellebust
1
Band 1
Jarle Kvam
2
Jarle Kvam
2
Band 2
Gunhild Dugstad
4
Gunhild Dugstad
4
Band 4
Kai Thøgersen
4
Kai Thøgersen
4
Band 4
Kristian Martin Lind
U
Kristian Martin Lind
U
Up and Coming