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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Norway

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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

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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

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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • Haavind is reactive and reliable, and has excellent market knowledge.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Haavind shows strong commitment and dedication to the objective. It has a solid, high-level and strategic perspective combined with a good balance of attention to detail. The firm has a commercial approach, and is business-savvy, constructive and creative.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • They understand our business and our needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team is always reachable, proactive and experienced.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • What I really appreciate about Haavind is its pragmatic approach and ability to provide clear, actionable advice. It communicates complex issues with clarity, making it easy for us to make informed decisions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bjørn Olav Torpp
    Bjørn Olav Torpp

    Bjørn Olav Torpp

    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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is very easy to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Bjørn Olav Torpp is very commercial.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Bjørn is highly understanding of our needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Kjetil Hardeng
    Kjetil Hardeng

    Kjetil Hardeng

    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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Preben Brecke
    Preben Brecke

    Preben Brecke

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

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Bård Sandstad
    Bård Sandstad

    Bård Sandstad

    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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Cornelius Sogn Ness
    Cornelius Sogn Ness

    Cornelius Sogn Ness

    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.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Cornelius is knowledgeable and solution-oriented.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Kaare Oftedal
    Kaare Oftedal

    Kaare Oftedal

    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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