About

Provided by Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS

Our banking and finance practice has been growing rapidly the last 5 years and we believe that we have positioned ourselves as one of the "go to" firms in Norway within banking & finance. 

  
Our main industry areas are: 

  • Oil and energy financing: we assist Norwegian and international banks when financing activities on the Norwegian continental shelf and e.g. were involved in the two first Norwegian law governed reserve based lending facilities.​
  • Leveraged buy outs or other corporate acquisitions: we often assist international and Scandinavian banks or PE firms (or their foreign counsels) when financing acquisitions in Norway.
  • Shipping and offshore financing: we assist Norwegian and international banks and borrowers in respect of debt financing of vessels or offshore units.
  • Aviation financing: we assist international financial institutions and Norwegian airlines when financing Norwegian registered aircraft and in multijurisdictional aviation transactions. 
  • Real estate financing: we are regularly involved in the acquisition of real estate, office buildings and in the development of residential areas.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Norway

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The team at Arntzen de Besche is well regarded for its banking and finance capabilities. The lawyers have notable experience handling syndicated loan facilities, acting for both borrowers and lenders. The law firm additionally assists with DCM mandates involving bond issuances, and is particularly active in transactions involving the oil and gas sector. Its areas of expertise include acquisition finance and corporate finance, as well as refinancing matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS

  • Arntzen de Besche assisted Gaia Holding with a NOK700 million project financing for the development of an on-shore fish farm.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Karl Rosén
2
Karl Rosén
2
Band 2
Karl Rosén advises on a range of regulatory issues, from transaction-related mandates and establishing banking entities to frameworks concerning derivatives.
Vidar Løhre
2
Vidar Løhre
2
Band 2
Vidar Løhre is highly experienced in bond issuances and often handles mandates from the oil and gas sector. He acts for managers, trustees and issuers, and is knowledgeable in sustainability-linked bonds. His work often entails cross-border elements.

Vidar Løhre demonstrates a deep understanding of complex matters as well as a constructive approach to all parties involved in a transaction.

Vidar Løhre is experienced, hands-on, creative and solution-oriented.

Vidar's genuine interest in his clients' objectives and the extra mile he's willing to go to provide excellent service makes him a trusted advisor.

Trond Kildal
3
Trond Kildal
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
Trond Kildal has considerable experience assisting clients with acquisition finance and debt restructuring matters.

Trond Kildal is commercial and aware of his client's requirements.

Trond always delivers the highest quality and is responsive and experienced.

Siril Visnes
4
Siril Visnes
4
Band 4

Siril Visnes is adept at handling transactions, particularly on the lender's side, including refinancings, restructurings, and acquisition financing facilities.

Siril Visnes is a highly skilled legal advisor with an extremely friendly approach to clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS

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Norway

Banking & Finance

Trond Kildal
3
Trond Kildal
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
Siril Visnes
4
Siril Visnes
4
Band 4
Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Karl Rosén
2
Karl Rosén
2
Band 2
Capital Markets: Debt

Vidar Løhre
2
Vidar Løhre
2
Band 2

Members

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Siril Visnes

Head of Department

Sven Iver Steen

Trond Kildal

Trond Kildal

Head of Department

Industries

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Aviation

Banking

Energy

Industry

Real Estate

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