Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A

Norway

11 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Bjørn Olav Torpp

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Practice Areas

Bjørn Olav Torpp serves as head of Haavind's corporate practice. He specializes in M&A and private equity and has a strong track record of advising on major M&A transactions and corporate governance matters. His practice includes international and domestic transactions, strategic investments and cooperation between shareholders.

Bjørn Olav has a particular focus on the real estate, renewable energy, IT/technology and retail sectors.

Career

2010- present Partner, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

2005-2009 Lawyer, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

2004-2005 Deputy Judge, Indre Follo District Court

1999-2004 Associate, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Professional Memberships

The Norwegian Bar Association

Education

University of Oslo

Cand.jur.

1999

London School of Economics

Master in Laws, Commerical Law

2002

Awards

Band 3, Corporate/M&A

Chambers & Partners Global and Europe

2026

Recommended Lawyer, Commercial, corporate and M&A

Legal500

2026

Highly Regarded, M&A

IFLR1000

2025

Highly Regarded, Capital Markets: Equity

IFLR1000

2025

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Norway

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Bjørn Olav Torpp heads the department and has experience acting on high-value transactions. He advises a broad range of state-owned and private sector clients, including listed entities.

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Energy and Utilities

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

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