Capital Markets: Equity
Norway
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ylva B. Gjesdahl Petersen
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Global
Practice Areas
M&A anc Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets, Venture Capital and Growth Equity, Prive Equity, Sustainability and Climate Risk.
Ylva works with equity capital market transactions and M&A across various industries, assisting both listed and unlisted companies, investment banks and private equity/venture capital firms. In particular, she has extensive experience with assisting both issuers and managers with IPO processes, private placements and rights issues. Ylva also regularly advises clients on Norwegian corporate and securities laws and regulations.
Career
2019- Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2017-2019 Managing Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2015-2016 Senior Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2014-2015 Senior Associate, London office, Thommessen; 2013-2014 Associate, London office, Thommessen; 2011-2013 Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2011-2011 Associate, Kvale Advokatfirma DA.
Professional Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association
Education
University of Oslo
Master of Laws
2006 - 2010
Awards
Top 10, Issues and IPOs
The Norwegian Financial Daily's annual Lawyer survey
2024
Top 5 Up and Coming, M&A
The Norwegian Financial Daily's annual Lawyer survey
2024
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
Capital Markets: Equity - Norway
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Ylva Gjesdahl Petersen is experienced in equity capital markets mandates including private placements and voluntary takeovers.
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