Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
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Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Our finance group consists of several partners and other lawyers specialising on various types of financing, including acquisition financing, asset financing, project financing and corporate financing, as well as restructurings.
We regularly advice Norwegian and foreign investment banks, banks and other financial institutions, direct lenders, Norwegian and foreign private equity firms and their portfolio companies and other market participants with the structuring, negotiation, documenting and completion of such financing transactions, including public to private-transactions and IPO financings.
The group specialises on all types of transaction and financing structures used in such cases, such as various forms of bank financing, direct lending and bond financing (including PIK loans, super senior structures, pari passu structures and senior/junior structures combining these and other types of financing).
The team is considered leading in the Norwegian market, keeps on top of all current trends for such financings and, while taking care of the legal aspects of the transaction, is known to keep a close eye on and understand the commercial aspects of the deal.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein receives acclaim for its banking and finance practice, advising borrowers and lenders on a broad range of mandates. The department is particularly knowledgeable in acquisition and corporate finance deals, as well as refinancing matters. The law firm also exhibits market-leading capabilities in DCM transactions, regularly acting for financial institutions on bond issuances.
Work Highlights
- Wikborg Rein assisted REQ Alternative Investments with the structuring and formation of the alternative investment fund REQ Fund 1.
Strengths
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"Wikborg Rein is a well-established law firm that has had a strong position in this market for the last 50 years."
"The law firm is very quick to deliver, and with high quality."
"Wikborg Rein can handle transactions that involve several jurisdictions and complex structures very efficiently. The lawyers are very solution-driven and commercially aware."
"The law firm is very responsive and is able to deliver at short notice."
"Wikborg Rein is very strong in acquisition financing and DCM."
"Wikborg Rein is a well-established law firm that has had a strong position in this market for the last 50 years."
"The law firm is very quick to deliver, and with high quality."
"Wikborg Rein can handle transactions that involve several jurisdictions and complex structures very efficiently. The lawyers are very solution-driven and commercially aware."
"The law firm is very responsive and is able to deliver at short notice."
"Wikborg Rein is very strong in acquisition financing and DCM."
Notable Practitioners
Johan Rasmussen is a highly recognised expert in the banking and finance market. He regularly assists lenders with acquisition, ship and real estate finance transactions, and is well versed advising agents on refinance mandates.
"Johan is an excellent lawyer and offers a very strong level of service, sophistication and commercial awareness."
"He is one of the most experienced lawyers in Norway. He is very strong - a good adviser and discussion partner."
"He is a very hands-on lawyer who always delivers and is always available."
"He is an experienced transactional lawyer who is very solution-oriented."
"Johan Rasmussen is very knowledgeable."
Stian Tande Mortensen advances to the top tier of the rankings following outstanding recognition for his expertise in the DCM sphere. He frequently acts for financial institutions on high-value and cross-border bond issuances.
"Stian Tande Mortensen is solution-oriented and quickly understands complex situations."
"He is fantastic: he's very skilled, incredibly good at giving clear advice and has a very good understanding of the balancing between the commercial, financial and legal."
"He gets transactions completed, often under very high time pressure."
"He has market-leading knowledge of all things related to the Nordic bond market."
"Stian is solution-driven and keeps the commercial aspects high on the agenda."
Alexander Owesen continues to be well regarded for his banking and finance practice, often acting for lenders on acquisition finance transactions. He is also known for his DCM knowledge, with experience representing financial institutions in bond issuances.
"Alexander Owesen must be one of the most commercial lawyers in Norway. He immediately goes for commercial solutions, and is good at making things simple and not complicated. He is very pragmatic."
"His service level is among the strongest in the industry. He handles the most complex structures and settings, and he is always eager to find the best solution."
"Alexander has an understanding of the banking and finance side. This combination between bonds and financing is very important in the Norwegian market."
"He is very up to speed."
"He is very versatile across products and offers high quality."
Andreas Lund further establishes his presence as an up-and-coming practitioner in the banking and finance market. He assists borrowers and lenders with acquisition finance, corporate finance and refinance mandates, and has additional experience in bond issuances.
"Andreas Lund is very conscientious and service-minded."
"He is a very skilled up-and-coming lawyer who is very service-minded and willing to go the extra mile. He is also very calm, balanced and very comfortable to deal with."
"Andreas can handle any level of complexity."
"He is very pragmatic and commercial, and doesn't make stuff unnecessarily complicated."
"He is particularly skilled at the loan elements of bond issues and handling cross-border closings."
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