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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Norway

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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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Corporate/M&A - Norway

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Schjødt offers a top-tier practice providing clients with a full M&A and corporate offering, assisting with both domestic and international matters, with increasing strength and presence across the Nordics. The law firm is noted for its capabilities in large, complex transactions. Schjødt's clients include private equity entities as well as blue-chip companies. The team frequently acts on transactions in the E&P, offshore and aquaculture industries. Schjødt also has an impressive offering in ECM mandates, supporting clients on matters such as listings, private placements and IPOs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Schjødt advised Occasione by Olaisen on the sale of its majority stake in Nova Sea to Mowi.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very detail-focused and provides good, relevant, pedagogical examples in response to questions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • It is one of the very few law firms that can handle all complexities in fast-paced transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team demonstrates a good understanding of complex business models and group structures.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Schjødt has a broad team of professionals with experience from different sectors and types of transactions, and they also possess excellent commercial skills.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The firm's ability to understand our priorities and build a strong working relationship makes it a pleasure to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Viggo Bang-Hansen
    Viggo Bang-Hansen

    Viggo Bang-Hansen

    Viggo Bang-Hansen is lauded for his expertise in complex ECM mandates. He has experience handling high-value IPOs and private placements.

    • Viggo is a highly knowledgeable and experienced individual.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is an excellent discussion partner.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Dag Sigvart Kaada
    Dag Sigvart Kaada

    Dag Sigvart Kaada

    Dag Sigvart Kaada is a revered M&A practitioner who has experience representing private equity firms and technology companies in complex transactions. He is based in the law firm's Stavanger office.

    • Dag is very pragmatic and a good negotiator. He is quite calm and very commercially driven. He is good at negotiating and get things done, and he is experienced.

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  • Audun Bondkall
    Audun Bondkall

    Audun Bondkall

    Audun Bondkall receives notable recognition for his ECM practice. His experience includes IPOs, de-listings and the transfer of listings.

    • Audun Bondkall is excellent.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • His depth and breadth of experience, combined with a solid understanding of our business, is a powerful combination. He provides prompt answers and serves as a valuable discussion partner.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is solutions oriented, always coming up with actionable recommendations based on sound business judgement. He is also highly responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Audun has great legal and commercial understanding.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is extremely efficient in corporate law matters. He always delivers on time and is very good at explaining complex matters in an understandable way.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Marianne Lind Sahl
    Marianne Lind Sahl

    Marianne Lind Sahl

    Marianne Lind Sahl is knowledgeable in private placements and IPOs.

    • Marianne is always friendly and easy to work with. She focuses on finding solutions that keep the project moving forward, rather than dwelling on problems. She is consistently to the point and highly effective, especially when time is limited.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Marianne Lind Sahl brings exceptional expertise in IPOs and corporate matters. Her deep knowledge, meticulous diligence and consistent ability to deliver on time make her a standout adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • She is a highly talented and hard-working individual with great industry insight and understanding. She has the capacity to manage complex projects under pressure.

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  • Jon Kristian Sjåtil
    Jon Kristian Sjåtil

    Jon Kristian Sjåtil

    Jon Kristian Sjåtil has experience in public takeovers and private M&A, often with cross-border elements.

    • He is a very good sparring partner who is always accommodating, very pleasant and attentive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • His commercial input and instinct is top notch. He is proactive and attentive to detail.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Jon Kristian Sjåtil stands out as a strategic and commercially astute adviser. He is exceptionally well connected, consistently identifies opportunities and has a remarkable ability to drive complex matters across the finish line.

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  • Knut Smith-Erichsen
    Knut Smith-Erichsen

    Knut Smith-Erichsen

    Knut Smith-Erichsen enjoys strong recognition for his M&A practice, with experience acting for private equity funds and blue-chip companies.

    • He is a great partner for valuable discussions, and he is always up to date with what we are doing by checking in on us from time to time.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is excellent in all areas related to transactions.

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  • Mathias Teir
    Mathias Teir

    Mathias Teir

    Mathias Teir enjoys notable market endorsements. He has experience advising private equity firms on transactions.

    • Mathias is a highly trusted adviser with sound commercial and business acumen.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He knows the PE value chain very well.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Mathias is a trusted adviser who is very service-minded. If a question is not within his area of expertise, he is very good at getting input from others.

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  • Thomas Aanmoen
    Thomas Aanmoen

    Thomas Aanmoen

    Thomas Aanmoen advises on public-to-private acquisitions and private placements, often with cross-border elements.

    • Thomas Aanmoen is always looking for commercial solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is an incredible, fully versed and trusted partner and adviser. He delivers exceptional value and service.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He has a very cool temperament and a very calm approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is a capital markets specialist, and a very thoughtful and cerebral lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Thomas has good knowledge in the stock exchange issues related to the company and provides good guidance when needed.

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