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Nils Holger Koefoed

Nils Holger Koefoed

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Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS
 Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

Norway

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Main practice area is insolvency and restructuring. Nils Holger Koefoed is a court-appointed trustee in bankruptcy and has handled many of the largest and most complex matters in Norway in recent years, including for companies operating on a global scale which have benefited from his considerable experience with cross-border insolvency issues. He regularly represents debtors and creditors complex restructuring proceedings.

Professional Memberships

Nils Holger Koefoed is a board member of the Norwegian Legal Education Association (“JUS”) for the legal areas of Bankruptcy, Debt Negotiations and Security. He is a recognised speaker within his area of law, both domestic and abroad.

Publications

Koefoed has co-written (together with colleague Harald Sommernes) the law commentary on the Norwegian Bankruptcy Act, the Creditors Security Act, and the temporary Act on Reconstruction, for Karnov Group.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Norway

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Nils Holger Koefoed is regularly appointed as trustee in bankruptcy proceedings and is experienced in the sale of assets as well as distressed M&A. He assists clients with filing for bankruptcy and also handles pre-insolvency negotiations with creditors and potential buyers.

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Strengths

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  • Nils Holger Koefoed has a strong commercial understanding with impressive perseverance and work capacity; he never gives up. He is very good at focusing on and finding solutions to what can be quite big problems.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

  • Nils Holger Koefoed is an exceptionally skilled restructuring lawyer. He is both technically strong and street smart. His practical sense and ability to find workable solutions under pressure make him a standout practitioner in the field.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

  • Nils Holger Koefoed is good at finding practical solutions to complex problems.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

  • Nils is a super friendly and commercial lawyer who gets the deal done. He is very practical compared to his peers.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

  • Nils Holger Koefoed is very skilled.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS (10)

Norway

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