About

Provided by Wiersholm

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.



Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Norway

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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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Harald Hellebust
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Harald Hellebust
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Band 1

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

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.

Harald Hellebust is an exceptional lawyer.

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.

He is the best lawyer in town.

Sverre Sandvik
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Sverre Sandvik
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Band 1
Sverre Sandvik is a highly acclaimed practitioner who possesses expertise in a whole host of ECM transactions, including IPOs, private placements and block trades.

Sverre Sandvik is very nice to work with.

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.

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

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

Anne Lise E. Gryte
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Anne Lise E. Gryte
2
Band 2
Anne Lise Gryte is noted for being highly active in the ECM market. She handles private placements, listings and block trades.

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

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

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

Jarle Kvam
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Jarle Kvam
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Band 2
Jarle Kvam handles a broad range of M&A transactions and offers extensive experience in private equity mandates.
Gunhild Dugstad
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Gunhild Dugstad
3
Band 3

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

Kai Thøgersen
4
Kai Thøgersen
4
Band 4
Kai Thøgersen assists private companies and listed entities with a broad range of M&A, including mandates with private equity elements.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wiersholm

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Norway

Capital Markets: Equity

Sverre Sandvik
1
Sverre Sandvik
1
Band 1
Anne Lise E. Gryte
2
Anne Lise E. Gryte
2
Band 2
Corporate/M&A

Harald Hellebust
1
Harald Hellebust
1
Band 1
Jarle Kvam
2
Jarle Kvam
2
Band 2
Gunhild Dugstad
3
Gunhild Dugstad
3
Band 3
Kai Thøgersen
4
Kai Thøgersen
4
Band 4