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BAHR

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Norway

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • The team is fearless, very organised and efficient.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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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 respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Ida Marie Windrup is pleasant to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • Ida Marie Windrup is commercial and strategic.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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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 devoted and experienced.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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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 is knowledgeable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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