Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Debt | Europe
Norway
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Alexander W Owesen Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS15 Years Ranked
Christian Berg Meland Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig1 Years Ranked
Christopher A. Jensen Selmer3 Years Ranked
Markus Nilssen BAHR7 Years Ranked
Petter Thomren Moltu Wiersholm8 Years Ranked
Snorre Lyse Advokatfirmaet Schjødt3 Years Ranked
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All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Advokatfirmaet SchjødtCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 1 | 4 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.
1 Advokatfirmaet Thommessen ASCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedThommessen is a leading law firm in the banking and finance sector, 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 Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma ASCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 1 | 4 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 matters. The law firm also exhibits market-leading capabilities in DCM transactions, regularly acting for financial institutions on bond issuances.
Band 2
2 Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma ASCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedThe team at Arntzen de Besche is well regarded for its banking and finance capabilities. The lawyers have notable experience handling 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, as well as refinancing matters.
2 BAHRCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 2 | 3 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 finance deals. The lawyers additionally exhibit impressive expertise in financial services regulatory matters. The law firm also has notable capabilities in EMTN covered bond programmes.
2 WiersholmCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWiersholm's market-leading banking and finance department is noted for its ability to handle complex and cross-border mandates. The team assists banks and borrowers with bridge, acquisition and corporate finance deals, as well as refinancing matters. Wiersholm also has a notable debt capital markets group, regularly acting for issuers on the listing of bonds. The team also advises on updating EMTN programmes.
Band 3
3 SelmerCapital Markets: Debt2025 | Band 3 | 1 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.