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Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Capital Markets: Debt

Global Guide 2026 : Norway


Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

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Our team members are consistently recognised as leading lawyers within banking and financing. The team is highly regarded for their broad experience and legal competence, as well as ability to run projects. We always work in teams, to ensure that our client receives advice tailored to the specific matter.

Thommessen assists in complex financings, ranging from acquisition financings, bond loans, project financings, derivative transactions and other structured products, debt programmes (EMTN, etc.) direct lending, leasing, and larger insolvency and restructuring matters. Our broad experience has given us insight into various forms of financings and structures.

The financing market consists of a number of different players. We assist domestic and international banks, financial institutions, funds, arrangers, borrowers, as well as ECAs, with structuring, negotiating, and completion of local and cross-border financing transactions.

Expert advice must be based on extensive experience within capital markets, bank and bond financing, and in-depth knowledge of restructuring and insolvency. Our international experience and network stands out among other Norwegian law firms. This keeps us constantly updated on trends and market standards in the financing market. In a market which consists of numerous sources of capital and complex structures, our clients benefit from this knowledge. We assist with discussing strategic opportunities, managing risks and completing financing transactions.

Industries (15)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Capital Markets: Debt - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Thommessen is a leading law firm in the banking and finance sector, assisting clients with the full scope of mandates. The department often represents lenders, including syndicates, in high-value domestic and cross-border matters. Its expertise entails acquisition finance as well as refinancing and restructuring deals. The law firm also enjoys top-tier prowess in DCM transactions, acting for issuers and financial institutions on the listing of bonds and notes. The lawyers additionally offer outstanding knowledge in regulatory topics.

Strengths

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  • Thommessen's banking and finance team distinguishes itself through its deep market knowledge, commercial mindset and consistently high-quality execution.

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  • Thommessen has very senior people with extensive knowledge and a hands-on attitude. They have very strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the needs of all relevant stakeholders.

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  • Thommessen has excellent knowledge in financial regulation, both domestic and EU law. It understands the need of the customer and its services are tailored to fit.

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  • The team is attentive and understands the needs of in-house lawyers.

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  • Thommessen has very good insight into the market. It has a big regulatory team with great capacity and good commercial insight and understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Einar Grette
    Band 1Einar Grette

    Einar Grette

    Einar Grette is a leading practitioner in the Norwegian DCM market. He frequently acts for investment banks on bond issuances, including sustainability-linked bonds.
    • Einar Grette has very long experience within the field. He is very hands-on, dedicated and passionate around structuring deals.

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    • Einar Grette is the best in Norway.

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    • Einar Grette is one of the best lawyers in the country for debt capital markets matters. He is valued for his precision, response times and pragmatism.

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    • Einar Grette is a good choice for bonds.

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    • He has a thorough understanding of market practice.

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  • Band 1Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl
    Band 1Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl

    Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl

    Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl frequently acts for lenders on high-value and cross-border mandates, with particular activity in refinancing matters.

    • Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl has a very good commercial understanding and provides an excellent service.

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    • She is always available and pleasant to work with.

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    • Ellen is solution-oriented, pragmatic and a very good discussion partner. She is always on your side as a client and she has your back.

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    • What allows her to thrive is that she understands the dynamics between two parties in a unique way. She is able to find common ground, supporting and being sparring partner in negotiations.

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    • Ellen is very hard-working, attentive, skilled and pleasant to work with.

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  • Band 1Hans Haugstad
    Band 1Hans Haugstad

    Hans Haugstad

    Hans Haugstad is lauded as a top-tier practitioner in the banking and finance arena. He is highly experienced in acquisition finance matters, where he often represents lender syndicates.
    • Hans Haugstad is skilled.

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    • Hans Haugstad is always available as a sparring partner on both legal and commercial matters. He has a great commercial mindset where he knows what is important for us as a customer.

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  • Up and ComingFrida Stene-Slotte
    Up and ComingFrida Stene-Slotte

    Frida Stene-Slotte

    The up-and-coming Frida Stene-Slotte represents managers, bookrunners and issuers in the listing of bonds, including green bonds and convertible notes.

    • Frida offers strong advisory skills, drive and negotiation skills.

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    • Frida Stene-Slotte is an up-and-coming lawyer with a bright future.

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  • Up and ComingHedda Leikvang
    Up and ComingHedda Leikvang

    Hedda Leikvang

    Hedda Leikvang maintains an impressive and growing practice. She often assists lenders, including syndicates, with acquisition finance transactions.

    • Hedda Leikvang is very talented.

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    • Hedda Leikvang is a strong negotiator.

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    • Hedda is an up-and-coming star who has impressive capacity and knowledge. She is always pleasant to work with.

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    • Hedda Leikvang is very good and hard-working.

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    • She is extremely knowledgeable and provides an exceptional client service.

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