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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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Corporate/M&A - Norway

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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 acted for Adevinta on the public takeover offer for all of its shares by Permira, Blackstone, General Atlantic and TCV.

Strengths

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BAHR has a highly adaptable team which is well adept at catering for international buyers and highly efficient at solving problems.

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BAHR is a go-to firm for the most complex transactions.

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BAHR is exceptional at handling complex, cross-subject matters.

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The lawyers are timely and always provide quality advice and support.

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The team's dedication to transactions is inspirational.

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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 is very knowledgeable and always calm and relaxed.

He is very good in the derivatives space.

Robin Bakken is our go-to in Norway.

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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.

Svein Gerhard Simonnæs is a very good technical lawyer with vast experience.

Svein Gerhard Simonnæs has strong expertise.

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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.

Lars has unbeatable knowledge of the rules and regulations. He is extremely talented.

Lars Knem Christie has very deep knowledge of the regulatory complexities and a commercial understanding of the different stakeholders.

Lars offers quick response times and handles matters effectively.

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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.

Lars Kristian Sande is a clever lawyer.

Lars is an exceptional professional who has a firm handle on both the financial and legal matters.

Lars is very knowledgeable, superb at asserting our position and great at explaining the nuances of local law and practice, as well as navigating us through complex negotiations.

He has an excellent work ethic and great overall awareness.

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

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Capital Markets: Equity
Robin Bakken
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Robin Bakken
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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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Band 1
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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