Banking & Finance | Europe

Thommessen is a leading law firm in the banking and finance market, assisting clients with the full scope of mandates. The department often represents lenders, including syndicates, in high-value domestic and cross-border matters. Its expertise entails acquisition finance as well as refinancing and restructuring deals. The law firm also enjoys top-tier prowess in DCM transactions, acting for issuers and financial institutions on the listing of bonds and notes. The lawyers additionally offer outstanding knowledge in regulatory topics.

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.

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.

Schjødt is highly regarded for its strength in domestic and cross-border banking and finance mandates, acting for both lenders and borrowers. The department advises on loan agreements relating to acquisition finance, project finance and ship finance mandates, as well as refinancing matters. The law firm also possesses market-leading expertise in DCM transactions, representing issuers, managers and trustees in the issuance of bonds and notes.

Simonsen Vogt Wiig has an impressive banking and finance department, frequently acting for lenders on bilateral and syndicated loans. The team handles a broad range of domestic and cross-border finance mandates, with particular expertise in ship finance and project finance. The lawyers also demonstrate expertise in the aviation sector.

BAHR possesses a highly revered banking and finance department that demonstrates particular acumen in refinancing and restructuring mandates. The team is also well versed in acquisition finance deals. The lawyers additionally exhibit impressive expertise in financial services regulatory matters. The law firm also has notable capabilities in EMTN covered bond programmes.

The team at Arntzen de Besche is well regarded for its banking and finance capabilities. The lawyers have notable experience handling syndicated loan facilities, acting for both borrowers and lenders. The law firm additionally assists with DCM mandates involving bond issuances, and is particularly active in transactions involving the oil and gas sector. Its areas of expertise include acquisition finance and corporate finance deals, as well as refinancing matters.

Selmer's banking and finance team advises lenders and borrowers on a range of banking and finance mandates, often in the shipping and real estate sectors. The practice is particularly active in acquisition and LBO finance transactions. It also handles refinancing matters.

DLA Piper's banking and finance department is active on a range of project finance and real estate finance transactions. The team is also experienced in refinancing mandates. The law firm also advises clients on a range of financial regulatory and compliance issues.

"Haavind handles complex legal issues in a pragmatic and solution-oriented manner. It provides specific advice that can easily be put to use by the business. The team is broadly composed and has specialists who complement each other. The team has a good response time and an excellent level of service."

CMS Kluge represents borrowers and lenders in loan transactions, including syndicated lending. The department has particular experience in real estate, acquisition and corporate finance transactions, often with cross-border elements. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in refinance mandates.