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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

  • Haavind assisted Å Energi with its acquisition of Orkla Energi and Saudefaldene from Orkla.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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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 timely and delivers a general high level of service.

Bjørn combines deep legal expertise with a strong commercial mindset, and he’s consistently pragmatic, responsive and easy to work with. He understands our business well.

He is very easy to work with.

Bjørn Olav Torpp is very commercial.

Bjørn is highly understanding of our needs.

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 is an M&A expert, but also an excellent communicator.

Kjetil distinguishes himself through a combination of commercial insight, creativity and communication skills. He is particularly skilled at explaining complex deal structures and legal risks in a way that is both clear and relevant to our business context.

Preben Brecke
3
Preben Brecke
3
Band 3
Preben Brecke advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on corporate and transactional mandates.

Preben is always available, service-minded and solution-oriented.

He is unique at understanding our needs and advising us beyond the purely legal. He has an impressive service level.

Preben has excellent M&A expertise and is utmost commercial.

Bård Sandstad
4
Bård Sandstad
4
Band 4

Bård Sandstad acts on private and public M&A transactions, in addition to funding rounds. He is knowledgeable in deals involving the energy sector, often with cross-border elements.

Bård Sandstad is a true hybrid of business executive and elite lawyer. He understands our business profoundly and is an excellent team player.

He is an absolute pleasure to work with.

He is always on top of the matter and ready to render excellent services.

He is business-savvy and has strong commercial awareness. He offers a creative and constructive contribution far above the legal aspects.

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.

He is available and provides quick responses.

Cornelius is knowledgeable and solution-oriented.

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.

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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
3
Band 3
Bård Sandstad
4
Bård Sandstad
4
Band 4
Kaare Oftedal
4
Kaare Oftedal
4
Band 4