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BAHR

Banking & Finance

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BAHR's Banking & Finance and Debt Capital Markets teams are recognised as top-tier advisers in the Scandinavian market, delivering sophisticated, commercially focused advice to all market participants, including borrowers, issuers, arrangers, investment banks, private credit funds, investors, lease providers, agents and trustees. BAHR is renowned for handling some of the jurisdiction's most significant and sophisticated financing transactions.

The practice has particular strength in acquisition finance, asset finance and project finance across all sectors. BAHR advises on traditional bilateral and syndicated bank facilities as well as alternative financing solutions, including direct lending and private credit arrangements. The team has deep expertise in debt capital markets transactions, regularly advising on Nordic corporate bonds, high yield issuances, combined bank and bond financings, hybrid debt and equity structures, and covered bonds.

BAHR is also recognised for its unique expertise in structured finance and securitisation and provides specialist advice on financial regulatory matters.

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Banking & Finance - Norway

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
BAHR possesses a highly revered banking and finance department that demonstrates particular acumen in refinancing and restructuring mandates. The team is also well versed in acquisition finance deals. The lawyers additionally exhibit impressive expertise in financial services regulatory matters. The law firm also has notable capabilities in EMTN covered bond programmes.
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Work Highlights

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  • BAHR assisted Ventyr SN II with the contemplated project financing of an offshore wind project.

Strengths

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  • BAHR is always up to date, knowledgeable and solution-focused.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • BAHR offers high-quality commercial advice, technical knowledge and a dedicated team with strong project management skills and overall ownership of the project.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • The team has commercial and service-minded lawyers who know what is important and what is not.

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  • BAHR is easy to work with, creative, solution-oriented and focused on progress during each step of the process.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • The team is fearless, very organised and efficient.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Hammerich
    Peter Hammerich

    Peter Hammerich

    Peter Hammerich is a market-leading practitioner advising on a broad range of regulatory topics in the financial services sector, including funds, pensions and asset management.

    • Peter Hammerich is smart, creative and commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Peter Hammerich is thorough, creative and solution-oriented.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Peter Hammerich is exceptional.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • He is extremely strong on strategy and the commercial aspects.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Peter is very skilled within his legal area, always has good solutions and has an impressive understanding of our business.

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  • Ida Marie Windrup
    Ida Marie Windrup

    Ida Marie Windrup

    Ida Marie Windrup regularly advises banks on acquisition finance, project finance and refinancing matters, including syndicated and green lending.

    • She is very organised, always on top of things and has good control; her project management is very smooth.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Ida Marie is a class act. She is a skilled communicator and negotiator, and is aware of the importance of driving a deal to a successful close. She is always thinking about what the client requires and how to add value.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Ida is highly skilled and dedicated. She is known for delivering innovative, solution-oriented advice that aligns closely with clients' commercial objectives.

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    • Ida Marie Windrup is pleasant to work with.

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    • Ida Marie Windrup is commercial and strategic.

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  • Markus Nilssen
    Markus Nilssen

    Markus Nilssen

    Markus Nilssen is knowledgeable in financial regulatory mandates, frequently advising covered bond issuers and savings banks on funding and capital requirements. He is notable for his experience in EMTN and GMTN programmes.

    • Markus Nilssen delivers a very good service level. He is available for discussions and sees the possibilities.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Markus Nilssen always responds quickly and is easy to have a smooth dialogue with. He has a very good understanding of the business.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • He has extensive knowledge and is a very pleasant person to discuss matters with.

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    • Markus Nilssen is knowledgeable.

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  • Peter Aall Simonsen
    Peter Aall Simonsen

    Peter Aall Simonsen

    Peter Aall Simonsen represents lenders in bilateral and syndicated loan agreements. He frequently acts on transactions in the shipping and energy sectors.

    • Peter Aall Simonsen is hands-on, very experienced and well-versed in how banks think and operate.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • He is sensitive to the process and also guides us when needed.

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    • Peter Aall Simonsen is devoted and experienced.

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    • He is very knowledgeable, very service minded and has a high level of commercial awareness and vision.

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