About

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BAHR represents financial institutions, investment banks, bondholders, trustees and other clients who need top quality advice in challenging circumstances. We offer extensive experience of insolvency processes in Norway, the US, the UK, Singapore and elsewhere. Whatever the situation, we aim to achieve the best possible settlement for our clients, ideally without resort to formal proceedings. However we also work closely with our dispute resolution group when cases turn contentious. 


Known as a ‘go to’ firm for major lenders in the largest international transactions, we are a core counsel for some of the most active banks in Norway. We are also notable as Norway’s number one bondholder firm through our work for the Nordic Trustee ASA, as well as a number of investment banks. Consequently we have a key role in every major bond default that takes place in Norway.


With Norwegian legislation being far from ideal when it comes to negotiating complex debt settlements, achieving a successful agreement demands broad knowledge of alternative procedures. BAHR’s practical, creative, highly skilled lawyers have that knowledge.

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What the Team is Known For

BAHR has an impressive practice reputed for its capabilities in restructuring matters. The law firm handles issues relating to corporate reorganisation, financial restructuring and recoveries. The team is particularly well known for representing bondholders, banks and distressed companies. The practice advises on contentious cases, including cross-border enforcement proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • BAHR assisted a group of bondholders with the restructuring of bond debt and the takeover of a fintech group in the medical sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Sjøqvist
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Richard Sjøqvist
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Richard Sjøqvist heads the department and is a market-leading practitioner who regularly advises bondholders and distressed companies on a broad range of restructuring mandates.

Richard is clearly a market leader in the Norwegian restructuring market.

Richard Sjøquist is very commercially smart. He is good with negotiations and finding solutions for all stakeholders.

Richard Sjøqvist's reputation for handling the biggest and most complex cases is unmatched in the market.

Magnus Tønseth
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Magnus Tønseth
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Magnus Tønseth advises lending syndicates and bondholders on restructuring matters involving the offshore and energy sectors.

Magnus Tønseth is very commercial, understanding and effective.

Magnus Tønseth is very proactive and hard-working. He has really been helpful in finding solutions.

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Richard Sjøqvist
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Richard Sjøqvist
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Magnus Tønseth
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Magnus Tønseth
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