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Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Norway

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What the Team is Known For
Ro Sommernes has an exceptional insolvency practice, handling reconstruction plans and liquidation mandates. The law firm serves as bankruptcy trustee and administrator for a range of clients including bondholders, management and creditors. The team is also experienced in advising on the sale and purchase of distressed assets.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ro Sommernes acted as court-appointed reconstructor to Plantasjen Norge.

Strengths

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  • Ro Sommernes is among the very best in Norway.

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  • Ro Sommernes always delivers quickly and with high quality. The team is skilled at keeping us constantly updated.

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  • The team always has a constructive approach.

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  • Ro Sommernes has very experienced attorneys who have a business-oriented mindset.

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  • The lawyers have a very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Håvard Wiker
    Håvard Wiker

    Håvard Wiker

    Håvard Wiker is an outstanding practitioner who frequently acts as a court-appointed trustee or reconstructor in formal proceedings. He has considerable experience negotiating with creditors as well as employees.

    • Håvard Wiker is a true authority in his field. His legal insight, analytical precision and deep understanding of insolvency law are exceptional, making him a go-to advisor in the most complex and high-stakes cases.

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    • He combines his depth in legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach and is always right when it comes to the law.

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    • Håvard Wiker is exceptional; the best in the business.

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    • Håvard Wiker basically wrote the book on insolvency law.

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    • His business acumen is excellent and he has a good understanding of the law. He finds good solutions to resolve uncertainty in the law.

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  • Nils Holger Koefoed
    Nils Holger Koefoed

    Nils Holger Koefoed

    Nils Holger Koefoed is regularly appointed as trustee in bankruptcy proceedings and is experienced in the sale of assets as well as distressed M&A. He assists clients with filing for bankruptcy and also handles pre-insolvency negotiations with creditors and potential buyers.

    • Nils Holger Koefoed has a strong commercial understanding with impressive perseverance and work capacity; he never gives up. He is very good at focusing on and finding solutions to what can be quite big problems.

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    • Nils Holger Koefoed is an exceptionally skilled restructuring lawyer. He is both technically strong and street smart. His practical sense and ability to find workable solutions under pressure make him a standout practitioner in the field.

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    • Nils Holger Koefoed is good at finding practical solutions to complex problems.

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    • Nils is a super friendly and commercial lawyer who gets the deal done. He is very practical compared to his peers.

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    • Nils Holger Koefoed is very skilled.

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  • Erik Sandtrø
    Erik Sandtrø

    Erik Sandtrø

    Erik Sandtrø regularly advises on financial restructuring matters as well as bankruptcy mandates and distressed M&A transactions.

    • Erik is practical solution oriented, professional and skilled.

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    • He is highly skilled and commercially minded. He combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, making him a trusted advisor in complex situations.

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    • Erik Sandtrø is outstanding.

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    • Erik Sandtrø is very talented.

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    • He is easy to work with, calm and constructive.

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  • Harald Sommernes
    Harald Sommernes

    Harald Sommernes

    Harald Sommernes focuses on restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, often acting for creditors.

    • Harald Sommernes is a rising star.

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    • Harald Sommernes is friendly, solution oriented and skilled.

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    • He is solid and very meticulous; he doesn't make mistakes and he doesn't miss anything.

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    • Harald Sommernes is very well skilled.

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  • Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen
    Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen

    Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen

    Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen assists companies with filing for bankruptcy proceedings. She also advises debtors with bankruptcy and reconstruction processes.

    • Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen has a fearless approach.

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    • She is super dedicated and very good at project management.

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