Department profile
SANDS

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


SANDS

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Dedication and Professionalism

SANDS has a dozen partners and lawyers engaged solely in M&A. Further, advice and assistance with mergers and transactions often require additional market-leading expertise from other specialised environments in SANDS. 

We put together a trim team that covers all the involved legal fields such as taxation, stock exchange and bonds legislation (capital markets), labour law, pensions, competition, intangible rights, regulatory matters and so forth. Assistance and advice in M&A demand a first class understanding of accounting and economy, and the ability to understand and work with branch-specific matters. In addition to highly qualified expertise in M&A, several of the group members have also studied and qualified in economics.

How SANDS work

SANDS assists in all phases of mergers and transactions, from the planning stage and structuring, through negotiations and contract preparation and to implementation and consequent restructuring if so required. We assist in the preparation of all types of relevant agreements, including but not limited to confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, share purchase agreements, acquisitions, shareholder agreements and so forth, as well as transaction related investigations.

Our advisory services are typified by leading edge expertise, top service and a high level of partner focus. We provide first class practical advice adapted to the client’s commercial objectives. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Norway

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

SANDS acts on a range of corporate and M&A-related matters. The law firm represents a wide clientele, including industrial companies and state-owned entities. The lawyers advise on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • SANDS acted for Eitzen Avanti and Christiania Gas on the acquisition of Navqium from Sogestran Shipping.

Strengths

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  • SANDS has a lot of different experts.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are always available.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The firm has great advisers who are always available and provide solid deliverables.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The department stands out due to its interdisciplinary expertise, strong personal client engagement and excellent execution capabilities.

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  • SANDS offers knowledge, experience, timely delivery and a personal service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Terje Gulbrandsen
    Band 4Terje Gulbrandsen

    Terje Gulbrandsen

    Terje Gulbrandsen acts for a range of clients on domestic and cross-border transactions.
    • Terje is a very good lawyer who provides good, to-the-point advice without trying to overcomplicate issues.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • It is a pleasure to work with Terje.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Terje has impressive expertise in all aspects of the M&A process. He is reliable and available.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at SANDS (1)

Norway

Members

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  • Alf Øystein Skudal

  • Andreas Fuglesang

  • Erik Meyer-Lampe

  • Erik Lind

  • Terje Gulbrandsen

    Head of Department

  • Espen Furuholt

  • Joakim M. Hovet

  • Olav Egil Midtgaard

  • Ole-Martin Lund Andrassen

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