Capital Markets: Equity
Norway
6 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Hans Cappelen Arnesen
Europe 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Practice Areas
Capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and corporate law, private equity, venture capital.
Hasse joined the firm in 1990 and has been a transaction partner since 1996. His practice includes a wide range of M&A and equity capital markets work, acting for corporate clients, PE firms and leading investment banks. He is consistently ranked in tier 1 in Norway within both Corporate/Capital Markets and M&A.
Hasse has been the Chairman of Thommessen since 2014.
Career
1996- Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 1995-1996 Lawyer, London office, Thommessen; 1990-1995 Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen
Professional Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association
Publications
2021:The Norwegian Chapter in "Private Equity" in The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides. 2020: The Norwegian Chapter in "Private Equity" in The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers European Guide
Capital Markets: Equity - Norway
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Hans Cappelen Arnesen is universally revered for his market-leading expertise in private and public M&A transactions. He is also highly experienced in ECM mandates such as private placements, and frequently acts for technology companies.
Corporate/M&A - Norway
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Hans Cappelen Arnesen is universally revered for his market-leading expertise in private and public M&A transactions. He is also highly experienced in ECM mandates such as private placements, and frequently acts for technology companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
He is one of Norway's top lawyers.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European GuideWe feel super comfortable working with Hans on ECM deals. We feel like we get the best advice and the most recent market practice guidance from him.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European GuideHe offers the best advice and the most recent market practices.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European GuideHe is a leading lawyer in his market.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European Guide
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