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Wiersholm

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway

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Wiersholm

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We have one of the most reputed expert communities on mergers and acquisitions in the Nordic countries. Our lawyers have had a key role in a major part of the largest acquisitions that have taken place in Norway. Our work with mergers and acquisitions is always carried out by a team that covers all of the areas of law that are relevant to the transaction. In addition to company and contract law, tax law, securities/stock exchange law, competition law and employment law are examples of areas which are often very important in a transaction, and on which we have market-leading expertise.

We place great emphasis on accommodating our advice to our clients' commercial needs. Our experience, competence and commercial insight mean that we can provide the best assistance regardless of whether the matter concerns listed or unlisted companies.

Industries (21)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Norway

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Wiersholm has a superb full-service corporate and M&A team handling large domestic and cross-border transactions. The law firm often advises on mandates with private equity elements. It commands outstanding ECM expertise, covering IPOs, uplistings and private placements. Wiersholm acts for funds and financial institutions as well as clients in the energy and technology sectors.
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Strengths

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  • The firm is great at negotiation strategy and has a unique model for due diligence and exclusivity.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Wiersholm demonstrates strong legal knowledge and commercial understanding. The lawyers are able to understand how we operate.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • Wiersholm is very knowledgeable within energy sector as well as M&A. The lawyers show great teamwork and are hands-on.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at Wiersholm are very hard-working, efficient, clear and good communicators.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • The team demonstrates exceptional dedication and service in combination with unrivalled legal knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harald Hellebust
    Harald Hellebust

    Harald Hellebust

    Harald Hellebust frequently handles high-value transactions with multi-jurisdictional components. He has notable experience of private equity deals.

    • Harald Hellebust is an exceptional lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Whenever we have a complex M&A transaction, we call Harald. He is the best M&A lawyer in Norway with great commercial awareness and negotiating skills.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Harald is probably the best M&A lawyer I know in Norway. He is extremely commercial and has a unique ability to get down into the details. He is an extremely valuable partner in the process.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • He is the best lawyer in town.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
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  • Sverre Sandvik
    Sverre Sandvik

    Sverre Sandvik

    Sverre Sandvik is a highly acclaimed practitioner who possesses expertise in a whole host of ECM transactions, including IPOs, private placements and block trades.

    • He is always available and provides very well thought-through advice that is always very clear.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Sverre Sandvik is very nice to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Sverre is a highly talented and hard-working individual with great industry insight and understanding. He has the capacity to manage complex projects under pressure.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Sverre is one of the best in the game in Norway. He has exceptional knowledge of the regulatory regulations.

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  • Anne Lise E. Gryte
    Anne Lise E. Gryte

    Anne Lise E. Gryte

    Anne Lise Gryte is noted for being highly active in the ECM market. She handles private placements, listings and block trades.

    • She offers strong project support with an excellent understanding of the key matters, both from an industry and a law perspective.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • She is extremely technical and very commercial - it is really remarkable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • She has a complete understanding of our business and proactively identifies issues.

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  • Jarle Kvam
    Jarle Kvam

    Jarle Kvam

    Jarle Kvam handles a broad range of M&A transactions and offers extensive experience in private equity mandates.
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  • Gunhild Dugstad
    Gunhild Dugstad

    Gunhild Dugstad

    Gunhild Dugstad has experience acting for large financial institutions on transactions, including public-to-private deals.

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  • Kai Thøgersen
    Kai Thøgersen

    Kai Thøgersen

    Kai Thøgersen assists private companies and listed entities with a broad range of M&A, including mandates with private equity elements.
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