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Hans Cappelen Arnesen
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Corporate/M&A

Norway

18 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Capital Markets: Equity

Norway

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2025

About

Provided by Hans Cappelen Arnesen

Global

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 was Chairman of Thommessen from 2014 to 2023.

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

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - Norway

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Hans Cappelen Arnesen is universally revered for his market-leading expertise in private and public M&A transactions as well as ECM mandates. He is highly experienced in private placements, and frequently acts for technology companies.
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Corporate/M&A - Norway

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Hans Cappelen Arnesen is universally revered for his market-leading expertise in private and public M&A transactions as well as ECM mandates. He is highly experienced in private placements, and frequently acts for technology companies.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Hans Cappelen Arnesen is the number one choice.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Hans Cappelen Arnesen has a strong legal and commercial understanding, and a very high level of understanding of our needs and work methods.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Hans Cappelen Arnesen is an excellent M&A advisor who is always available and has great insight on all legal matters that might arise in complex M&A projects.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is experienced and can provide immediate feedback as he doesn't need time to think. He is also pragmatic.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has a unique understanding of the ECM market.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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