About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Together with Norwegian and overseas market players, our lawyers have carried out some of the largest and most complex transactions in Norway in recent years. We have assisted industrial companies and a considerable number of Private Equity fund managers with acquisitions, exits and joint ventures. Our competent and experienced team has also assisted with IPOs and public to private transactions, as well as several other significant projects at home and abroad.


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Capital Markets: Equity - Norway

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Haavind acts on a range of corporate and M&A topics, including auction processes and joint ventures, regularly involving international aspects. The law firm is knowledgeable in private equity mandates, and offers additional experience in equity capital markets matters, including private placements and offerings. It has particular experience in deals involving the energy and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

  • Haavind advised Nordly Holding on the sale of STIM to Summa Equity.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Bjørn Olav Torpp
3
Bjørn Olav Torpp
3
Band 3
Bjørn Olav Torpp heads the department and has experience acting on high-value transactions. He advises a broad range of state-owned and private sector clients, including listed entities.

He is very tidy and efficient, and he is always available.

Bjørn Olav Torpp is an incredibly strong advisor with a really nice style. He understands the commercial aspects really well and offers a flexible and high-quality service.

He is very good to deal with and very responsive.

Bjørn Olav Torpp is very focused on the quality of deliverables. He is creative and proactive, and leads his team well.

Kjetil Hardeng
3
Kjetil Hardeng
3
Band 3
Kjetil Hardeng handles a variety of transactions, often with cross-border elements. He is experienced in joint venture mandates and advises clients from the energy and telecommunications sectors.

Kjetil provides a reliable and incredibly responsive service across a range of matters.

He is experienced enough to drive processes on.

Kjetil Hardeng is a commercial practitioner who stays close to the client's process and progress, and is able to adapt to their vision and way of working.

Kjetil is able to maintain composure even in high-stress situations, and he acts in the client’s best interests at all times.

He is incredibly service-minded and offers prompt and precise feedback. Kjetil has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the commercial landscape, providing insightful and strategic advice.

Preben Brecke
3
Preben Brecke
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
Preben Brecke advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on corporate and transactional mandates.

Preben Brecke delivers fantastic service and high-quality advice.

He has a deep understanding of the subject matter.

Preben is an excellent advisor with great commercial awareness.

Preben is very capable and service-minded, and can always be trusted to deliver very high-quality work.

Cornelius Sogn Ness
4
Cornelius Sogn Ness
4
Band 4
Cornelius Sogn Ness is a highly active ECM practitioner who handles private placements and the subsequent listings and offerings. He also advises on IPOs.

Cornelius Sogn Ness is a very good lawyer who is responsive and experienced.

Kaare Oftedal
4
Kaare Oftedal
4
Band 4

Kaare Oftedal is a proficient M&A practitioner, assisting clients from a range of sectors, including energy and technology, with their transactional activities.

Kaare Oftedal is an excellent transactions lawyer with a wide skill set. He has significant experienced and is commercially driven.

He provides clear advice and is always on top of matters.

He is easy to work with and has a calm demeanour.

He's easy to work with and adapts himself to the client.

Kaare Oftedal is a solid legal advisor.

Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Norway

Capital Markets: Equity

Cornelius Sogn Ness
4
Cornelius Sogn Ness
4
Band 4
Corporate/M&A

Bjørn Olav Torpp
3
Bjørn Olav Torpp
3
Band 3
Kjetil Hardeng
3
Kjetil Hardeng
3
Band 3
Preben Brecke
3
Preben Brecke
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
Kaare Oftedal
4
Kaare Oftedal
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Andreas Vik

Bjørn Brevik

Bård Sandstad

Kaare Oftedal

Preben Brecke

Preben Brecke

Head of Department