Europe Norway Capital Markets: Debt

Schjødt 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 banking and finance team was bolstered by the arrival of Kaare Sverdrup in March 2023. The law firm also possesses market-leading expertise in DCM transactions, representing issuers, managers and trustees in the issuance of bonds and notes.

Thommessen 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.

Wikborg 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.

The 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.

BAHR 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.

Wiersholm'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.