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Corporate M&A has been at the core of BAHR’s practice since its inception. Handling anything from bolt-on acquisitions up to the very largest cross-border, transformational corporate transactions, BAHR brings together appropriately sized teams with the right skills to guide clients smoothly through all stages of the deal. The team draws on expertise from across the firm to bring clients a comprehensive service with a commercial and tailored outlook, combining first class legal knowledge with deep understanding of the clients’ industries and goals.

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What the Team is Known For

BAHR boasts an outstanding team offering expertise on all corporate and M&A matters, including both public and private transactions. The law firm possesses market-leading prowess in M&A and joint ventures involving the energy industry. It is highly experienced acting for financial institutions and private equity funds. BAHR also demonstrates particular strength in ECM mandates such as IPOs and private placements.

Work Highlights

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  • BAHR advised Aker and Aker BP on the latter's NOK125 billion acquisition of Lundin Energy.

Strengths

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"BAHR consistently delivers high quality and has resources available to turn things around quickly. When there are complex situations, time pressure or demanding counterparties, it is a comfort to know that you have the lawyers available."

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"They are responsive and accurate, and understand our need for speed well."

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"The lawyers are strategic and have intimate knowledge too."

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Notable Practitioners

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Robin Bakken
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Robin Bakken
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Robin Bakken is a leading ECM lawyer with experience in mandates involving IPOs, listings and private placements.

"Robin Bakken immediately delivers responses for complex issues and in a format that is tailored to the client’s exact needs. He is supremely creative and experienced."

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Svein Gerhard Simonnæs
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Svein Gerhard Simonnæs
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Svein Gerhard Simonnæs advises energy companies as well as private equity funds on M&A transactions.

"He is a specialist with a very strong skill set and experience."

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Lars Knem Christie
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Lars Knem Christie
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Lars Knem Christie focuses on ECM transactions, frequently handling private placements. He offers additional experience in block sales of shares.

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Lars Kristian Sande
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Lars Kristian Sande
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Lars Kristian Sande is a well-regarded practitioner who regularly handles large transactions, including public M&A deals, often with cross-border elements.

"He is solution-oriented and good to talk to."

"Lars Kristian Sande is pragmatic and has a good overview."

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Øystein Guvåg
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Øystein Guvåg
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Climbing in the rankings, Øystein Guvåg is head of BAHR’s corporate and M&A group. He has experience acting for private equity firms on transactions.

"Øystein Guvåg is fantastic. He is sharp, very reliable and he is very solid towards the counterparty as well."

"He is commercial and experienced in terms of where the market is. He is also hands-on, which makes him quite efficient."

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Robin Bakken
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Robin Bakken
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Band 1
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Lars Knem Christie
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Lars Knem Christie
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Band 2
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Svein Gerhard Simonnæs
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Svein Gerhard Simonnæs
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Lars Kristian Sande
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Lars Kristian Sande
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Øystein Guvåg
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Øystein Guvåg
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Øystein Guvåg

Head of Department