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Wiersholm

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


Wiersholm

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About

Provided by Wiersholm

For several years, our finance team has been leading legal advisors in the Norwegian and international banking and finance market, with extensive experience from a number of complex and high-profile transactions. Our lawyers have played an important role in the development of the finance market in Norway. We carried out the very first public-private partnership project in Norway, and in subsequent years we have acquired substantial expertise on this area.

We assist our clients with loan agreements and guarantee facilities, derivatives, acquisition financing and project financing, restructuring processes and insolvency. We also have experience with major disputes regarding default in various engagements and with pledges, for instance share pledges.

Legislation for those operating in banking, finance and insurance is extensive and complex, which means that the requirements in terms of legal special expertise are particularly high. We have great expertise on public law and long experience with assisting private businesses in their contact with public authorities. Good advice requires thorough knowledge of the enterprises' business sector and conditions of competition. We see the businesses' needs in a greater context and suggest good solutions within the legal limits that apply.

Industries (8)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Wiersholm's market-leading banking and finance department is noted for its ability to handle complex and cross-border mandates. The team assists banks and borrowers with bridge, acquisition and corporate finance deals, as well as refinancing matters. Wiersholm also has a notable debt capital markets group, regularly acting for issuers on the listing of bonds. The team also advises on updating EMTN programmes.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Wiersholm assisted Visma with the amendment and restatement of its multicurrency term and revolving financing arrangement with a syndicate of lenders, with DNB Bank acting as agent.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Wiersholm has a very high level of legal and commercial knowledge and understanding. It has brilliant market insight, which is regularly shared.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Wiersholm is proactive and committed. It sees the whole picture of our business.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The lawyers at Wiersholm are experts in their field, with a strong personal touch.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Wiersholm is always my go-to firm. The lawyers are always very available and friendly.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Wiersholm provides attention to detail, constant availability and project management in tight timelines.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Atle Gabrielsen
    Band 1Atle Gabrielsen

    Atle Gabrielsen

    Atle Gabrielsen frequently acts for lenders on a broad array of mandates, with particular expertise in acquisition and bridge finance deals. He is noted for his activity in finance transactions involving the energy sector.

    • Atle Gabrielsen keeps things simple.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Atle is always available and provides solid advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Atle is commercially minded, pragmatic and thorough.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Atle Gabrielsen is one of the best in the business. He is highly skilled with great commercial understanding.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Atle is one of the best. He has a very good commercial understanding.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 1Kjersti T Trøbråten
    Band 1Kjersti T Trøbråten

    Kjersti T Trøbråten

    Kjersti Trøbråten continues to be a leader in the field, assisting financial institutions and insurance companies with complex regulatory mandates, including licensing matters and M&A within the finance sector.
    • She is one of the best in finance and regulatory matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Kjersti Trøbråten is the leading expert in her field and we treasure her advice. She has a practical approach and an ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Kjersti Trøbråten is always pragmatic.

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  • Band 2Audun Dahle-Nedrelid
    Band 2Audun Dahle-Nedrelid

    Audun Dahle-Nedrelid

    Audun Dahle-Nedrelid is well regarded for his banking and finance practice, regularly assisting with corporate and acquisition finance mandates. He advises borrowers on the amendment and refinancing of revolving credit facilities, and has experience in green financing facilities.

    • Audun is an excellent, trusted adviser on all debt-related matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Audun Dahle-Nedrelid is very capable.

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  • Band 3Christian Berg Meland
    Band 3Christian Berg Meland

    Christian Berg Meland

    Christian Berg Meland frequently advises deal managers on bond issuances.

    • He is very patient and always ready to provide whatever you need in terms of changes to documentation, and he asks relevant questions.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Band 3Petter Thomren Moltu
    Band 3Petter Thomren Moltu

    Petter Thomren Moltu

    Petter Thomren Moltu represents lenders and borrowers in acquisition finance deals. He advises on term loans, capex facilities and revolving credit facilities.

    • Petter Thomren Moltu is service-minded and friendly. It's always easy to pick up the phone and call him.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • We are very happy with Petter's level of service and commercial mindset.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He is a commercially strong lawyer.

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    • Petter Thomren Moltu offers excellent delivery and advice.

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    • Petter Thomren Moltu is a good lawyer who delivers quality advice with a smile.

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