The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance (including shipping finance), Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA’s Ingar Solheim represented EQT on several leveraged buyouts. Regulatory expert Odd Moe gives ‘clear opinions’, and Ian Kenworthy ‘excels at banking litigation’.

Within Corporate and M&A, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA provides ‘an excellent and responsive service’ across a broad array of corporate matters, particularly within the private equity field. Susanne Schneider advised the sellers on Palamon Energy’s acquisition of Eneas Energy.

Within Dispute resolution, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is able to handle ‘intricate cases and is perfectly skilled to shield clients from the public, where this is desired’. The firm has offices throughout the country, and is well positioned to handle a broad range of commercial litigation regardless of location. Morten Steenstrup is praised for his ‘solid and systematic preparation of facts, which he delivers in a robust way with uncluttered and intelligent prosecution in court’. The ‘excellent’ Ian Kenworthy heads the team.

Within EU and competition, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a third tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA’s Aksel Joachim Hageler ‘shows great judgement’ in competition law matters.

Within Employment, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a third tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA has a good reputation advising private and public sector employers on matters including reorganisations, pension schemes and privacy. Tromsø-based Espen Johannessen and Oslo-based Thomas Meinich are recommended.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA provides ‘a high level of service’ to debtors and creditors in major restructurings and bankruptcies. The core team is in Oslo but there are lawyers in several other offices including Trondheim, Tromsø and Bergen. Oslo-based Odd Moe provides ‘clear opinions’.

Within Intellectual property and TMT, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a third tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA provides ‘great service, fast response times and good industry knowledge’. Associate Ketil Sellaeg Ramberg has ‘a keen knowledge of the music industry, and even at a young age is a force to be reckoned with’.

Within Legal market overview,

Firms such as Arntzen de Besche, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS, Simonsen Advokatfirma DA, Kluge Advokatfirma DA and Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA are smaller, but provide services comparable to the larger firms in certain fields. Additionally, a number of boutique firms have developed leading reputations.

Within Maritime law (including insurance), Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a third tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA’s Thor Ask Terkelsen handles traditional maritime work.

Within Oil and gas, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a third tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA’s Morten Tidemann, advises mid-tier operators and service providers in the oil and gas sector.

Within Real estate and construction, Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA excels at handling ‘intricate and difficult matters, as well as subjects that require business insight knowledge’. Odd Walter Moi is recommended.

Within Tax, tier 4

Advokatfirmaet Steenstrup Stordrange DA’s Bergen-based Ulf Sørdal is an expert in domestic and international tax.