Corporate/M&A
Norway
18 years ranked
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Partner Kjetil Hardeng specialises in M&A and his cross-border experience is among the most extensive of any M&A practitioner in Norway. He has assisted in major acquisitions and joint ventures in the U.S., Asia and Africa, as well as in public-to-private transactions. His exceptional expertise in cross-border M&A is confirmed by his client list, which includes many world-leading companies and investments firms, as well as many market-leaders in Norway.
Technology and energy remain the areas closest to Partner Hardeng’s heart and he handles numerous matters in these areas each year. He has particularly extensive experience with renewable energy issues.
Aside from transaction work, he also advises boards in public companies on deal-related compliance issues, where he provides clients with the benefits of his experience from having been a key adviser in transactions outside Europe.
Partner Hardeng has been repeatedly recognized for having a solution-oriented way of working and his ability to master complex issues, interests and people, and use those skills to get the deal done have earned praise from clients.
2005-present Partner, Haavind
1994-2004 Associate/Lawyer, Thommessen
1998-1998 Visiting Lawyer, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP (secondment)
The Norwegian Bar Association
University of Bergen
Cand.jur.
1993
Band 3, Corporate/M&A
Chambers & Partners Global and Europe
2026
Hall of Fame, Commercial, corporate and M&A
Legal500
2026
Highly Regarded, M&A
IFLR1000
2025
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Kjetil is an M&A expert, but also an excellent communicator.
Kjetil distinguishes himself through a combination of commercial insight, creativity and communication skills. He is particularly skilled at explaining complex deal structures and legal risks in a way that is both clear and relevant to our business context.
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