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Peter Aall Simonsen

Peter Aall Simonsen

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Banking & Finance, Energy and Climate Change, Restructuring

Career

Peter Aall Simonsen specialises in renewable energy development, infrastructure finance, and corporate restructuring matters.

Peter possesses extensive expertise in project development and financing across the energy sector. His practice encompasses wind power developments, hydroelectric projects, biomass facilities, and energy interconnector schemes. Peter regularly advises on power purchase agreements and manages sophisticated multi-jurisdictional project financings for clients including institutional investors, project sponsors, commercial lenders, and export credit institutions.

Peter maintains a robust banking and finance practice, with particular strength in asset-backed lending structures, corporate reorganisations, and distressed debt situations. He frequently serves in advisory capacities and accepts board appointments for companies navigating financial difficulties. His client base spans the full spectrum of energy and infrastructure stakeholders, from early-stage developers through to established institutional players seeking strategic counsel on complex transactions and regulatory matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Norway

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Peter Aall Simonsen represents lenders in bilateral and syndicated loan agreements. He frequently acts on transactions in the shipping and energy sectors.

Energy: Renewables - Norway

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Peter Aall Simonsen has expertise in transactional and regulatory matters in the electricity space. He also advises clients on power project developments and guarantee issuances.

Restructuring/Insolvency - Norway

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Peter Aall Simonsen advises on debt restructuring and enforcement proceedings, especially in the offshore and energy sectors.

Strengths

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  • Peter Aall Simonsen is hands-on, very experienced and well-versed in how banks think and operate.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • He is sensitive to the process and also guides us when needed.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • Peter Aall Simonsen is devoted and experienced.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • He is very knowledgeable, very service minded and has a high level of commercial awareness and vision.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • Peter Aall Simonsen possesses broad experience, especially within the renewables field, and is very supportive.

    Energy: RenewablesChambers European Guide
  • Peter Aall Simonsen is very knowledgeable and truly interested in your business. He is always available with insightful advice.

    Energy: RenewablesChambers European Guide

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