Ranking tables
Europe Norway Banking & Finance
Rankings overview for Departments
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Audun Nedrelid BAHR7 Years Ranked
Børge Grøttjord Advokatfirma DLA Piper11 Years Ranked
Dag Thomas Hansson CMS Kluge11 Years Ranked
Hans-Christian Donjem Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS6 Years Ranked
Per Morten Christiansen Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS16 Years Ranked
Thomas Dale Advokatfirmaet Schjødt3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Advokatfirmaet Thommessen ASBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedThommessen is a leading law firm in the banking and finance market, assisting clients with the full scope of mandates. The department often represents lenders, including syndicates, in high-value domestic and cross-border matters. Its expertise entails acquisition finance as well as refinancing and restructuring deals. The law firm also enjoys top-tier prowess in DCM transactions, acting for issuers and financial institutions on the listing of bonds and notes. The lawyers additionally offer outstanding knowledge in regulatory topics.
1 BAHRBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBAHR possesses a highly revered banking and finance department that demonstrates particular acumen in refinancing and restructuring mandates. The team is also well versed in acquisition and project finance deals. The lawyers additionally exhibit impressive expertise in financial services regulatory matters. The law firm also enters the DCM rankings, with notable capabilities in EMTN covered bond programmes.
1 WiersholmBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedWiersholm's market-leading banking and finance department is noted for its ability to handle complex and cross-border mandates. The team frequently assists banks with bridge and acquisition finance transactions, as well as refinance matters. The lawyers' expertise extends to corporate, real estate and ship finance. Wiersholm's debt capital markets group joins the rankings, and is recognised for its activity representing issuers.
1 Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma ASBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedWikborg Rein receives acclaim for its banking and finance practice, advising borrowers and lenders on a broad range of mandates. The department is particularly knowledgeable in acquisition and corporate finance deals, as well as refinancing and restructuring matters. The law firm also exhibits market-leading capabilities in DCM transactions, regularly acting for financial institutions on bond issuances.
Band 2
2 Advokatfirmaet SchjødtBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSchjødt is highly regarded for its strength in domestic and cross-border banking and finance mandates, acting for both lenders and borrowers. The department advises on loan agreements relating to acquisition finance, project finance and ship finance mandates, as well as refinancing matters. The law firm also possesses market-leading expertise in DCM transactions, representing issuers, managers and trustees in the issuance of bonds and notes.
2 Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt WiigBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSimonsen Vogt Wiig has an impressive banking and finance department, frequently acting for lenders on bilateral and syndicated loans. The team handles a broad range of domestic and cross-border finance mandates, with particular expertise in ship finance and project finance. The lawyers also demonstrate expertise in export credit matters.
Band 3
3 Advokatfirmaet Selmer ASBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedSelmer's banking and finance team advises lenders and borrowers on a range of banking and finance mandates, often in the shipping and real estate sectors. The practice is particularly active in acquisition and LBO finance transactions. It also handles refinancing matters. Additionally, it offers a strong skill set when advising on a variety of regulatory topics.
3 Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma ASBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedThe team at Arntzen de Besche is well regarded for its banking and finance capabilities, and is particularly noted for its expertise in regulatory topics. The lawyers have notable experience handling bilateral and syndicated loan facilities, acting for both borrowers and lenders. The law firm additionally assists with DCM mandates involving bond issuances, and is particularly active in transactions involving the oil and gas sector. Its areas of expertise include acquisition finance and corporate finance deals, as well as refinancing matters.
Band 4
4 Advokatfirma DLA PiperBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedDLA Piper's banking and finance department is active on a range of acquisition, project and real estate finance transactions. The team is also experienced in refinancing mandates. The law firm also advises clients on a range of financial regulatory and compliance issues.
4 Advokatfirmaet Haavind ASBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedThe team at Haavind frequently advises on project, acquisition and real estate finance transactions, as well as refinancing mandates. The department is also knowledgeable in regulatory matters, assisting financial institutions with a range of compliance topics.
4 CMS KlugeBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedCMS Kluge enters the rankings following notable endorsements from clients and peers alike. The team represents borrowers and lenders in real estate, acquisition and corporate finance transactions, often with cross-border elements. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in refinance mandates.