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CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

Capital Markets: Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

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About

Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

CMS Kluge is a leading Norwegian firm with broad M&A and general corporate/commercial expertise across its three offices. We provide a comprehensive offering, and have a highly-active private equity practice backing our corporate/M&A capability. We consistently participate in some of the largest and most complex cross-border M&A transactions involving Norway.  We advise on the full range of private M&A for Norwegian and international businesses, foreign private equity firms and private equity-backed companies that are active in Norway. We also play a leading role negotiating share purchase agreements, private placements of shares and IPOs.  

We work for a range of high-profile companies, high net worth individuals, private equity funds, and governments. Our work spans a range of industries, encompassing our firm's traditional strengths in oil and gas, marine logistics and construction, as well as other key sectors such as technology, telecommunications, manufacturing and professional services.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Norway


What the Team is Known For

CMS Kluge offers a well-rounded M&A department, advising on a range of transactional mandates. The firm's lawyers assist clients from a variety of sectors including software and renewable energy on domestic and cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS Kluge represented Grieg Maturitas in the disposal of Grieg Logistics to Inchcape Shipping Services.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm is very dedicated and shows experience and expertise in the legal field.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
  • The firm is available, diligent and delivers great service.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentEurope
  • CMS Kluge has a very responsive, dedicated and skilled team.

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  • The team demonstrate a rare combination of deep legal expertise, commercial insight and strategic foresight. They are exceptionally well-equipped to navigate high-stakes and multifaceted issues, including those involving cross-border elements or regulatory complexity.

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  • The firm has very experienced lawyers who are self-driven and come with good and relevant commercial advice.

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Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Johan Svedberg
    Band 4Johan Svedberg

    Johan Svedberg

    Johan Svedberg represents clients in cross-border acquisitions and disposals. He regularly acts on deals in the shipping, technology and renewables sectors, including investments in clean energy infrastructure projects.

    • He is always just a phone call away and ready to give legal advice in a concise manner.

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    • He is smart, energetic and wise.

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    • Johan Svedberg is a very service-minded and experienced M&A partner.

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    • He is always responsive and quick to understand our business issues.

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    • He always delivers high-quality service and advice.

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Ranked Individuals at CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS (2)

Norway

Members

Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

  • Frode Olsen

  • Johan Svedberg

  • Reid Fiskaa

  • Petter Schmidt

  • Espen Debes

    Head of Department

  • Snorre Haukali

  • Christina Lavold

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