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Ræder Bing Law Firm

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Ræder Bing Law Firm

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Ræder Bing has a well-established and highly experienced restructuring and insolvency practice, advising on all aspects of financial distress, including restructuring processes, bankruptcy proceedings and asset recovery. The team is regularly appointed as court-appointed trustee in complex bankruptcy estates and is considered one of Norway’s most experienced teams within this field.

The practice handles a significant volume of bankruptcy estates annually, including matters of substantial complexity and public interest. The team advises a broad range of stakeholders, including management, boards of directors, creditors, lenders, employees and public authorities.

Ræder Bing assists in all phases of restructuring, including financial restructuring, debt negotiations and insolvency proceedings. The team is particularly recognised for its work in trustee appointments, asset recovery and investigations, and regularly advises on matters involving financial and potential criminal liability, including assignments involving Økokrim and the Norwegian Tax Administration.

Recent work includes acting as trustee in large and complex insolvency cases and advising on restructuring processes involving multiple stakeholders and cross-border elements.

Industries (5)

  • Financial Services
  • Transport / Logistics
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing /Industrial

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Norway

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ræder Bing has a particularly notable insolvency practice and its practitioners are frequently appointed by the courts to act as administrators or trustees to bankruptcy estates. The department has considerable experience in the realisation of assets and the collection of debt and receivables, in addition to tax-related issues. The group is also well versed in investigations and damages claims concerning fraud, financial crimes and mismanagement.

Work Highlights

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  • Ræder Bing Law Firm acted as court-appointed trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Sørum Transport.

Strengths

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  • Ræder Bing distinguishes itself through its specialized expertise that allows it to anticipate complex issues and provide niche solutions, and its light and fast project management that ensures agility and rapid delivery.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentEurope
  • Ræder Bing is consistently available, quick to respond and delivers high-quality advice within tight timeframes.

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  • The team is good at giving you the help you need without making the case more complicated than it needs to be. It gives advice on how to resolve the case in the most reasonable way possible while still getting the best result.

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  • The lawyers are proactive and see solutions which are beneficial for us.

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  • The lawyers are skilled, friendly and efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Erling Opdal
    Band 3Erling Opdal

    Erling Opdal

    Erling Opdal is a highly experienced practitioner who garners respect for his longstanding presence in the market. He acts as trustee and administrator for bankruptcy estates and is knowledgeable in asset realisation and the collection of disputed receivables.

    • Erling Opdal is always reachable and provides good-quality deliverables on time.

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    • He is very experienced in both the practical side and the legal side.

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  • Band 4Anne Christine Wettre
    Band 4Anne Christine Wettre

    Anne Christine Wettre

    Anne Christine Wettre regularly acts as an appointed administrator on insolvency mandates. She represents debtors against the attempted filing of bankruptcy petitions and handles investigations into potential mismanagement and financial crimes.

    • Anne Christine Wettre is excellent.

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  • Up and ComingØyvind Bjørnstad
    Up and ComingØyvind Bjørnstad

    Øyvind Bjørnstad

    Øyvind Bjørnstad is knowledgeable in debt recovery matters and tax collection issues related to bankruptcy cases. He also advises on damages claims connected to potential fraud.

    • Øyvind Bjørnstad is a hands-on lawyer.

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    • Øyvind is very hands on and pragmatic. He is very good at communicating legal matters in a way everyone understands.

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    • Øyvind is very calm and reasonable, and has strong experience in insolvency restructuring.

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    • Øyvind stands out as an exceptional resource at the firm.

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