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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.


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Corporate/M&A - Norway

2
Band 2

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 A.P. Møller Holding on its acquisition of diagnostics provider Unilabs.

Strengths

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"The team at Haavind is comprised of very experienced transaction lawyers who are very commercial."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"It is a very agile team of partners in the transaction department. They are always available, fast in production and take responsibility and initiative in driving the project forward in close cooperation with their clients."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"They offer quick responses and deliver on time."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"Haavind has a long tradition within renewable energy law and has a very solid team."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Cornelius Sogn Ness
3
Cornelius Sogn Ness
3
Band 3
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 experienced and solution-oriented."
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Kjetil Hardeng
3
Kjetil Hardeng
Head of Corporate/M&A
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.
"He is a strategic thinker and the way he helps us with strategy is very good."
"Kjetil Hardeng is a very nimble, knowledgeable and creative lawyer."
"He has splendid people skills and is always positive and pleasant. His good understanding of settings and ability to observe, listen and compute make him a valued companion at the negotiation table, as he is often able to come up with suggested solutions on the spot that can drive negotiations forward."
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Preben Brecke
3
Preben Brecke
3
Band 3
Preben Brecke advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on corporate and transactional mandates.
"Preben Breckeis genuine and good to relate to, and he focuses on what is important, which creates a good process."
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Bjørn Olav Torpp
4
Bjørn Olav Torpp
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
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 a very strong M&A lawyer."
"Bjørn Olav Torpp is very good at explaining complex situations. He also gives good advice for the specific situation, and is available when we need meetings."
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Capital Markets: Equity
Cornelius Sogn Ness
3
Cornelius Sogn Ness
3
Band 3
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Corporate/M&A
Kjetil Hardeng
3
Kjetil Hardeng
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
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Preben Brecke
3
Preben Brecke
3
Band 3
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Bjørn Olav Torpp
4
Bjørn Olav Torpp
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
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Members

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Andreas Vik

Bjørn Brevik

Bjørn Olav Torpp

Bjørn Olav Torpp

Head of Department

Bård Sandstad

Børge Krogsrud

Kjetil Hardeng

Kjetil Hardeng

Head of Department

Preben Brecke