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Arntzen de Besche Offices
PO BOX 2734
SOLLI
0204 OSLO
Norway
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Arntzen de Besche > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Banking and finance (including shipping finance) Tier 1
The ‘outstanding’ team at Arntzen de Besche has notable strength across the banking and finance spectrum, including providing shipping, energy, and real estate finance, banking litigation, and financial regulatory advice. Trond Kildal heads up the team and stands out for his significant experience advising domestic and international lenders on acquisition financings. Karl Rosén is a key contact for complex financial regulatory matters, while the ‘very capable and commercially oriented’ Vidar Løhre takes point on restructuring and debt capital work, and Siril Visnes handles bilateral financing agreements and syndicated financings. Also in the core team is Atle Stensrud, who has particular experience handling financing transactions in the aviation and oil and gas sectors.Practice head(s):
Trond Kildal
Other key lawyers:
Karl Rosén; Vidar Løhre; Siril Visnes; Martin Gunnheim; Atle Stensrud
Testimonials
‘The AdeB team is very hands-on and always available, with a high degree of partner involvement. Their employees are perhaps the most solution-oriented lawyers we have worked with.’
‘Vidar Løhre: Very solution-oriented, available, commercially-minded, and a great guy to work with.’
‘We use Siril Visnes on various transactions, as well as other work where she can provide added value to us from her background as an in-house lawyer.’
‘We have worked closely with Vidar Løhre and Martin Gunnheim on a number of cases. They show strong commitment and attention. They are proactive in addressing potential issues and get deeply engaged in each case. We are very satisfied with the counsel we have received and appreciate working the the Arntzen de Besche team.’
‘Vidar Løhre is extremely personable and attentive. Very capable and commercially oriented, and always a pleasure to work with due to his positive attitude and pragmatic approach.’
‘Atle Stensrud is highly skilled, with great attention to detail combined with a solid grasp of the overall objectives. Very pleasurable to work with and always fully in control of the deal process.’
‘Vidar Løhre goes beyond other competitors by building relationships that are trust based through great advice, efficient processing and staffing the best suited to each transaction. Vidar has a great commercial aspect, on top of his market knowledge and experience, which ensures friction free processes.’
‘The team is outstanding when it comes to insight in financial regulations in Norway and EU. They are always in front and it makes it easier to adapt changes.’
Key clients
DNB Bank ASA
Pareto Securities AS
Goldman Sachs International
Nordea Bank Abp
Citibank N.A., London Branch
Bank of America Europe
If P&C Insurance
Shearwater Geoservices Holding AS
SEB
Danske Bank A/S
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)
Fearnley Securities AS
Pandion Energy
Arctic Securities
BNP Paribas S.A.
ABN Amro Bank N.V.
SpareBank 1 SR-Bank
Work highlights
- Representing Global Loan Agency Services Limited as Agent and Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent on behalf of a large syndicate of lenders and bondholders in connection to a €500m secured note and a €450m senior secured note.
- Representing and assisting JP Morgan AG (as agent) and Wilmington Trust (London) Limited (as security agent) for three separate syndicates of lenders, in an aggregate €836m financing of Hurtigruten Group, including thirteen expedition cruise ships, and involving a subsequent reorganisation of the group.
- Assisting the Norwegian public company NTS ASA with the negotiation of secured banking facilities of NOK8.5bn to be used for, inter alia, the acquisition of the Norwegian public company Norway Royal Salmon ASA.
Norway > Employment Tier 1
Arntzen de Besche‘s ‘highly competent and responsive‘ team advises on all employment law matters, with particular expertise in pensions, whistleblowing claims, and compliance and privacy issues, and mandates in the aviation, media, and oil and gas sectors. Practice head Frode Martin Toftevåg is a highly experienced litigator and an expert in collective labour law and transfers of undertakings. The group also includes Håvard Sandnes, who is sought after for pension advice; and Knut-Marius Sture, who is a specialist in employment and union negotiations with a focus on restructurings and downsizings. Other skilled practitioners are Agathe Løwenborg, who has sector-specific knowledge in aviation and oil and gas industries; Mira Tengesdal Torstenbø, who heads up the Stavanger office and advises on both individual and collective employment law; and Sven Bjørk, who was recently promoted to partner.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly competent and responsive people.’
‘Having had the privilege of working with Arntzen de Besche, I can confidently say that they are truly exceptional in every aspect, and they have given our team tremendous support and crucial advice in sensitive and business critical matters. What sets them apart from their competitors is their unwavering commitment to excellence and their knowledgeable approach to handling labour and employment matters.’
‘Excellent service provided. Really good communication flow and engagement from their side. Our company was followed up with in a proper and professional manner.’
‘Sven Bjørk balances empathy, client interest and counterpart interest in the best of ways and is our preferred “go to” partner when it comes to employment practice. He quickly understands the case, the business and the client needs and is considered to be the best one could ask to have by one’s side when times are tough.’
‘Håvard Sandnes is the best adviser I’ve ever used in employment cases. Unique competence and personality – really gives all he has got to close cases all the way through.’
‘Knut-Marius Sture is a strong figurehead with a huge amount of experience and is very commercially minded.’
‘Agathe Løwenborg has a winning personality, good energy and a highly efficient and knowledgeable skillset. I have never experienced working with a lawyer who is able to understand both our business and the problem she is tasked with solving so quickly.’
‘In my experience working with Mira Tengesdal, I have found her to be an outstanding partner who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients’ needs are not just met but exceeded. Her accessibility, knowledge, diligence, supportive nature, client-centric focus and exceptional leadership make her a standout attorney in the field of labour and employment law.’
Key clients
Equinor ASA
Seadrill
Viaplay Group
Vard Group AS
DNB Bank
Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF)
Orkla ASA
Sparebanken Vest
Aviator Airport Alliance AS
Warner Bros. Discovery
Spordrift
Ruter AS
Clarksons
Norsk Luftambulanse (Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation)
Work highlights
- Acting for Equinor ASA in a claim brought by its former head of legal regarding an alleged invalid termination.
- Successfully represented Aviator Airport Alliance AS as counsel in three parallel Court of Appeal cases involving claims for compensation forwarded by 69 members of the unions Fellesforbundet and Handel & Kontor for alleged breaches of the transfer of undertaking protection.
- Assisted Eviny with a major reorganisation concerning approximately 200 positions in all the legal entities in the group.
Norway > EU and competition Tier 1
Arntzen de Besche’s ‘highly-skilled‘ team attracts praise for its ‘exceptional knowledge of EU and competition legislation‘. With demonstrable industry strength across the trade and retail sectors, the group handles a high volume of merger control and state aid mandates. The ‘outstanding‘ Svein Terje Tveit oversees the department and is particularly active in high-profile state aid investigations and litigation, as well as advising on compliance and merger control mandates. Also in the core team is Stein Ove Solberg, a seasoned competition expert with a solid track record in advising clients within the trade, retail, and food sectors on complex merger control cases. At associate level, Frida May Behrens handles contentious antitrust mandates, while Paul Gunnar Hagelund is also recommended.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team’s capacity, availability and ability to understand complex business matters are among the best I’ve ever experienced. The team has exceptional knowledge of EU and competition legislation, combined with the same level of expertise in a national perspective.’
‘Svein Terje Tveit has grown to be a senior adviser with a broad spectrum of competencies that makes our legal processes run as efficiently as possible. Svein Terje also seems to be a magnet to brilliant newcomers in the legal business, due to our experience with all the different employees in his team throughout the years.’
‘Svein Terje Tveit shows outstanding legal and commercial skills, excellent communication, local knowledge and showing good understanding of the industry we operate within.’
‘The team is very proactive and up-to-date on all regulatory and political developments relating to food industry and retail.’
‘Stein Ove Solberg; decades of dedication to our industry. Widely admired and respected for his integrity, efficiency and ability to give practical and applicable advice.’
‘Svein Terje Tveit: an encyclopedia of all regulatory and political development in the EU regarding competition, public procurement and state aid. A “thinker” and dedicated to our industry. Efficient and easy to cooperate with.’
‘Paul Gunnar Hagelund: Paul is an outstanding associate who is creative, efficient and always very well prepared on the facts and the law. A pleasure to cooperate with and “rock solid”.’
‘Highly skilled team with relevant branch insight. Easy to work with and easily available. Practical approach in their advice.’
Key clients
The Norwegian Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet)
Orkla ASA
Eviny Group
Bonnier Books AB
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS
SINTEF
Nortura SA
Toyota Norge AS
ENOVA SF
TINE SA
Abbott Norge AS
Bose Products BV
Colgate Palmolive Norge AS
EG Norge AS
AbbVie AS
Drivkraft Norge
CSL Behring AB
Fitness Group Nordic AS
Work highlights
- Advised Eviny on its legal challenge against ESA before the EFTA Court concerning its 2022 streetlighting state aid infrastructure.
- Advised EG Norge, a leading software management company, on several acquisitions in Norway cleared in Phase I.
- Assisting the Norwegian Competition Authority with a number of trustee cases (e.g. Vipps, Ringnes, Sector Alarm, Foodora).
Norway > Insurance Tier 1
Arntzen de Besche is praised as ‘a heavy weight‘ in Norwegian insurance law and provides an ‘excellent service‘ across all relevant disciplines; the team regularly acts for both domestic and international insurers and reinsurers, brokers, agents and corporates. Practice head Alexander Plows joined from DLA Piper in January 2023, and regularly acts for insurers and financial institutions, providing an ‘outstanding professional service‘. Sven Iver Steen is a life insurance expert, Karl Rosén specialises in financial service regulations and financial lines insurance, and Eivind Landmark Tandrevold is highly knowledgeable in insurance disputes. The group also includes experienced litigator Jan Olav Aabø, professional liability expert Terje Granvang, and ‘extremely experienced’ adviser Rune Njøs Jacobsen. Other notable practitioners are Tobias Behncke and Bendik Misund Nedberg.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The firm provides excellent service, offering prompt reporting and assistance.’
‘The firm is a heavyweight in Norwegian Insurance law. They can handle large and complex insurance claims including recovery and liability claims.’
‘Alexander Plows has consistently assisted us at a high standard and with outstanding professional service.’
‘Alexander Plows and his team provide a fantastic service. They understand what the London market requires, they are responsive and their advice is clear and concise. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Alexander Plows trained in England and worked for City firms before moving to Norway. This dual experience is invaluable.’
‘Sven Iver Steen and Rune Njøs Jacobsen are both extremely experienced and they are always available.’
Key clients
If P&C Insurance
Gjensidige Forsikring
KLP Skadeforsikring AS
Storebrand
Lloyd’s Insurance Company (Lloyd’s of London)
PricewaterhouseCoopers AS
Norges Banks Pensjonskasse (The Central Bank of Norway’s Pension Fund)
Solid Försäkring AB
Z Insurance AS
Tryg Forsikring
Enstar Group
Aspen Insurance
The Hartford
Liberty
Work highlights
- Defended If P&C Insurance against a liability claim filed by various hedge funds in a large and complex D&O issue.
- Successfully represented Norges Banks Pensjonskasse (The Central Bank of Norway’s Pension Fund) in a dispute with Nokas.
- Successfully defended Tryg Forsikring, a law firm and a lawyer against a major professional negligence claim brought by Deutsche Bank.
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Arntzen de Besche‘s corporate and M&A practice is ‘creative, structured, responsive and flexible’, with particular knowledge in the renewables, oil and gas and, increasingly, technology sectors. Practice head Knut Martinsen is an M&A specialist with a ‘strong commercial mindset‘ who focuses on software transactions. Per A Dagslet is also an M&A specialist whose ‘capacity, experience and dedication is exceptional‘, and Lars Horgen Hinze acts for a wide range of clients on cross-border and domestic buy-outs and exits. The group also includes Per Kristian Ramsland and Steffen Rogstad who both advise on a wide range of issues relating to M&A and general company law. Another key contact is Maria B. Tanemsmo, who assists clients in various business sectors. Thomas Borch-Nielsen and Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal joined the team from Advokatfirmaet Grette AS in early 2024.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly dedicated, pragmatic and understanding the business in which the client operates.’
‘Great company with skilled resources in many fields.’
‘The firm is one of the leading law firms in Norway, yet they treat their clients on an individual and personal level. The team made me as a client feel special and taken care of. They are competent and serve our needs efficiently and professionally.’
‘Creative, structured, responsive, flexible.’
‘Knut Martinsen is always focused, quick and pragmatic with great skills to solve issues very quickly.’
‘Knut Martinsen is a great individual offering good advice while also having a strong commercial mindset.’
‘Per Dagslet is our most important resource. His capacity, experience and dedication is exceptional.’
‘Per Dagslet has shown great ability to make the best of the task at hand.’
Key clients
Orkla
Edison S.p.A
Torghatten
Shearwater Geoservices
TrønderEnergi
Castik Capital
AnaCap Financial Partners
Aurelius
Francisco Partners
Trollfjord AS / Andøy Holding AS
Ness, Risan & Partners
Sweco
Mitsui
A.P. Moller – Maersk
Nutreco B.V.
Investcorp
EG
E.On SE
STIFTELSEN SINTEF and subsidiaries
Frøy Kapital AS
Toyota Material Handling Norway AS
Ernströmgruppen AB
Work highlights
- Assisting the Japanese trading house Mitsui with its agreement to invest in a 27.5% stake in Aker Mainstream Renewable AS.
- Advising Orkla ASA on a reorganisation of the group to establish an industrial investment company consisting of 12 individual portfolio companies with its own dedicated organisation.
- Advising Trollfjord and Andøy Energi Holding in its transaction agreements with Nordkraft.
Norway > Construction Tier 2
Arntzen de Besche fields a ‘very capable’ construction team with broad expertise that spans disruption claims, major onshore and offshore construction projects, and the full spectrum of infrastructure work. The team is jointly overseen by Wenche Maartmann-Moe and Ole Skeidsvoll Moe, based in Oslo and Trondheim, respectively. Maartmann-Moe has extensive experience advising on large infrastructure projects, PPP contracts and disputes, while Moe primarily works with offshore oil, gas, and aquaculture construction projects. Stian Heimdal assists builders and engineers with all phases of construction projects, including hospital, public transportation, and commercial projects. Kjersti Lerkerød joined the team in February 2023, strengthening its mediation and litigation offering.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Arntzen de Besche’s team on construction law has valuable, practical knowledge and experience from working for and with large engineering and construction corporations. The team works efficiently, providing solid advice and delivering good value for time spent.’
‘We have had the privilege to work with Wenche Maartmann-Moe, Stian Heimdal and Kjersti Lerkerød over the course of the past year. All of these individuals have shown that they provide the highest level of service for their clients, and they are all experts in their respective fields of law. They are easy to communicate with and they provide valuable advice to their clients.’
‘Kjersti Lerkerød: Kjersti has an amazing ability to get the full picture and then see the way to go forward from there. She is structured in her work and communication, and through good leadership makes it easier for the ones around her to know what to do to help the cases forward in the best possible way.’
‘Partner Tor Kristian Lånke is very proactive ensuring the right focus at the right time. He is also very efficient in bringing in other colleagues to add competencies when needed.’
‘Quick and accurate response from Kurt Elvevoll. Always service-minded and highly skilled.’
‘They have very capable lawyers who have a long track record and a lot of knowledge and practice in construction law. They are up to date on developments in the industry, laws and practices in court and court rulings.’
‘Arntzen de Besche’s lawyers are probably the best in Norway when it comes to legal issues connected to hospitals and specialised advice on hospital construction projects.’
‘Jon Gresseth is efficient, and his response time is excellent. His unique insight to the industry means that his legal advice always is to the point.’
Key clients
Sykehusbygg HF
Nye Veier AS
Veidekke Entreprenør AS and subsidiaries
Spordrift AS and subsidiaries
Consto AS and subsidiaries
Nordr Norge AS
St Olavs Hospital
Gaia Salmon AS
Biokraft AS
Norwegian Fishfarming Technologies AS
Pilares Eiendom AS
AGTunnel AS
Fredensborg Fritid AS
Faber Bygg AS
Work highlights
- Advising Nye Veier AS on the construction of four-lane roads in Norway.
- Advising Sykehusbygg on the development and construction of seven hospitals.
- Advising Norwegian Fishfarming Technologies AS in connection with all its projects for Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facilities with a total value of approx NOK6bn.
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The ‘young, hungry and razor-sharp’ team at Arntzen de Besche excels in its work for insurance sector clients, handling coverage disputes, professional negligence litigation, and D&O liability claims. Eivind Landmark Tandrevold leads the team, which also includes ‘excellent litigation strategist‘ Jan Olav Aabø and the ‘pragmatic and strategic’ Andreas Nordby. Vidar Riksfjord takes point on disputes in the banking and finance and capital markets sectors, among others, while Alexander Plows joined the firm from DLA Piper in January 2023, further strengthening its contentious insurance offering. The group is also supported by a strong team of associates, including Tobias Behncke, Sarah Haugvad Andresen and Martin Hoff.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Young, hungry and razor-sharp. More effective and entrepreneurial than others. They approach litigation with an investor’s mindset and provide very commercial advice.’
‘Andreas Nordby is a very pragmatic and strategic litigator.’
‘Alex Plows and his team provide a fantastic service. They are responsive and their advice is clear and concise. They are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jan Olav Aabø has become our trusted adviser on all high-stakes contentious matters. Excellent litigation strategist with a keen sense for risk/reward. Associate Martin Hoff punches well above his rank. I am very impressed by his attention to detail and oral advocacy skills.’
‘Sarah Haugvad Andresen is very impressive in her work with eye to all the details.’
‘I have worked specifically with partner Vidar Riksfjord and associate Martin Hoff in disputes in the real estate sector. It has been a pleasure working with both individuals as they are highly professional, communicate well and provide exceptional advice.’
‘Eivind Landmark Tandrevold is one of the most talented lawyers around. If you need a litigator in a complex dispute, Eivind is your guy.’
‘Andreas Nordby is the go-to guy for complex legal questions and strategic advice.’
Key clients
Tesla Inc.
KPMG AS
Veidekke Entreprenør AS
TINE SA
Norges Banks Pensjonskasse
Lloyd’s Insurance Company (Lloyd’s of London)
DNO Norge AS
Vroon Containers B.V.
Eviny AS (formerly BKK AS)
Chubb Insurance
Tryg Forsikring
Overføringsavtalens Sikringsordning
The Hartford
If P&C Insurance
Liberty
Aspen Insurance
Enstar Group
CNHI International
Work highlights
- Successfully defended two directors in a ground-breaking Supreme Court case regarding the threshold for Directors’ liability for alleged misleading information in connection with a capital increase.
- Ssuccessfully defended If P&C Insurance, the insurance company for the insured former CEO of Norske Skog and the former Chairperson of the Board of Directors in Norske Skog, in a D&O insurance policy case.
- Representing CNHI International SA, which has been sued by by A-K Maskiner AS and its parent company Bertel O. Steen Agro AS.
Norway > Energy
The full-service energy offering at Arntzen de Besche spans commercial contracts work, regulatory advice, financing mandates, and M&A deals, acting for contractors and construction companies on developments, offshore wind projects, and contentious mandates. Karl Erik Navestad leads the oil and gas team, while Odd-Harald Berg Wasenden takes point on electricity and renewable energy matters. Rune Omdahl focuses on licensing, field development, and transactional matters for major oil, gas, and energy companies, particularly on the offshore side. The core team also includes energy tax specialist Rune Tjomsås Andersen, seasoned oil and gas adviser Anders Rødland, and associate Aleksander Dypvik Myklebust, who is recommended for international electricity projects. Thomas Borch-Nielsen joined the practice from Advokatfirmaet Grette AS in early 2024.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team is a good mixture of experience and new talent.’
‘Odd-Harald Wasenden has a very good understanding of the functioning of the energy markets along with a deep knowledge of the regulation.’
‘Very active in the market and good market insight to legal and M&A activities.’
‘Availability and level of service.’
‘Flexible and forthcoming to discuss complex issues. Highly available and service-minded. Anders Rødland is a very good lawyer.’
Key clients
Agdereierne
Nortura SA
Gassco AS
Eviny AS (formerly BKK AS)
Bulk Infrastructure Group AS
Trollfjord AS
Norske Skog Saugbrugs AS
TrønderEnergi AS / Aneo AS
Nasdaq Spot AB / Nasdaq Oslo ASA / Nasdaq Clearing AB
Elkem ASA /Elkem Iceland ehf.
Enova SF
Norsk Hydrogenforum
Biokraft AS
Lime Petroleum AS
The government of Iceland
Fram Wind Solutions AS
Nyrstar Corporation/Nyrstar Høyanger AS
Ecopro AS
DNO ASA
Vår Energi AS
OMV
INPEX Idemitsu Norge
Altera Infrastructure
E.ON SE
Edison S.p.A.
Pandion Energy
Work highlights
- Advising energy companies Trollfjord AS and Andøy Energi Holding AS in connection with entering into transaction agreements with Nordkraft AS with a deal value of NOK7.5bn.
- Assisting Ecopro AS, a major biogas producer, in connection with its factory that currently holds a production capacity on 45,000 tonnes of food waste and sludge per year, providing approximately 37GWh biogas per year.
- Advised Lime Petroleum AS on all aspects of the process in connection to a NOK1.25bn FRN Senior Secured Bond.
Norway > Offshore construction and shipbuilding Tier 2
Karl Erik Navestad heads up Arntzen de Besche’s offshore offering, which covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious shipbuilding and offshore construction projects with a particular focus on oil and gas-related work. Navestad has broad experience handling field developments and general project work, as well as drilling rig contracts and regulatory issues. He works alongside Ole Skeidsvoll Moe, who draws on broad in-house experience to advise on projects and developments, as well as contentious matters.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Altera Infrastructure Production AS
Nordlaks Oppdrett
Imenco Corrosion Technology
Aqualoop AS
Work highlights
- Assisting Nordlaks Oppdrett with its current project for developing and constructing a second large offshore aquaculture farm; the ‘Hydra’ project.
- Assisting Aqualoop AS on its development of the ‘Big Dipper’, a solution for farming at sea which is optimal for the biological production of salmon and other species regardless of weather conditions.
Norway > Public procurement Tier 2
Acting for major domestic and international clients from the pharma, life sciences, and construction industries, Arntzen de Besche has a solid track record in advising public entities, private contractors and corporations on large-scale public procurement projects. In particular, the group attracts praise for its expertise in hospital construction and medical supply tenders. Gro Amdal leads the team and has extensive experience advising on Norwegian and EU procurement regulations, while Jon Gresseth takes point on contractual issues. Svein Terje Tveit is the key name for procurement litigation, particularly on the supplier side. Also in the core team is Tor Kristian Lånke, who handles construction work.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Availability, speed, capability and willingness to give advice and provide good discussions.’
‘Tor Kristian Lånke has an exceptional understanding of the end results that are important for the client and is therefore adding high value when tailor-making the procurement process.’
‘In our collaboration with Gro Amdal, in particular, we experienced that she put aside everything to help us. Gro is extremely strong professionally, and she is ready to draw in new resources when required.’
‘Working with Tor Kristian Lånke in Arntzen de Besche elevates my ability to think clearly and smartly in complex issues. The fact that he manages to not only solve my problem, but that he gets me to solve the problem myself is an important success criterion for me.’
‘The team has an extensive background from procurement processes allowing them to pave the way out for the best optimised project-specific approach.’
‘Arntzen de Besche’s lawyers are probably the best in Norway when it comes to legal issues connected to hospitals and specialised advice on hospital construction projects.’
‘They work with a team of well-qualified people, which has a good breadth of knowledge in construction and public procurement.’
‘Jon Gresseth is efficient, and his response times are excellent. His unique insight to the industry means that his legal advice is always to the point.’
Key clients
Abbott Norge AS
Buypass AS
Sykehusbygg HF
CSL Behring
Spordrift AS
ASTM /Itinera SpA
Orkla ASA
Abena
Multiconsult
AF Decom AS
Vestfold and Telemark County Authority
Mantena AS
Ecopro AS
Work highlights
- Commissioned by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to prepare a report assessing the legal scope within the EEA Agreement and the public procurement regulations for applying quality requirements and criteria in the public procurement of new vessels/ships.
- Advising Sykehusbygg on procurement law matters in the development and construction of seven hospitals.
- Represented Abena in its NOK250m complaint after losing a tender for renewal of its contract as supplier of medical gloves to Norwegian hospitals.
Norway > Real estate Tier 2
With strength across both contentious and transactional mandates, Arntzen de Besche attracts praise for its ‘stellar focus on commercial solutions and the ability to offer efficient teams’. Department head Thomas Øslebø focuses on commercial property transactions, investments, and development projects. The ‘highly experienced’ Håvard Bergli has in-house experience from the real estate industry and advises on structuring work, due diligence, and contracts relating to property transactions. Eilif S. Koch acts for investors and project finance clients, while seasoned adviser Hans Henrik Kværne handles major transactions as well as arbitrations relating to commercial real estate. Marianne Raa Bjaaland joined the team in 2022, strengthening its property development offering. Senior associate Erlend Husebye Haug is also recommended.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘We highly appreciate their stellar focus on commercial solutions and the ability to offer efficient teams. Thomas Øslebø and the team at Arntzen de Besche proactively support our team with a personal and collegial touch.’
‘Thomas Øslebø and Erlend Huseby Haug are extremely competent and very adaptable, too.’
‘Thomas Øslebø is a prodigy in real estate and in getting to know our business and strategic plans, and implementing them in legal advice.’
‘Great breadth and depth of expertise. High delivery standard and good cooperation skills.’
‘Håvard Bergli has very good knowledge about the real estate industry and market. He is focused on getting the deal done on fair terms, and efficiently. Håvard Bergli is in our view the best real estate transaction lawyer in Norway.’
‘Håvard Bergli is a highly experienced lawyer within real estate transactions, and with extensive knowledge within real estate development.’
‘Hans Henrik Kværne and Eilif Koch, among the very best real estate lawyers in the market, very experienced, well connected.’
‘Marianne Raa Bjaaland: Long experience and very good knowledge of property organisation, efficient and easy to work with.’
Key clients
Swiss Life Asset Managers AS
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
Møller Eiendom Norge AS
Arctic Securities AS
USBL
Oro Eiendom AS
Oslo Finans AS
Lerka Eiendom AS
Trondheim Areal
Veidekke ASA
BRUUN Eiendom AS
Urban Jungle AS
Work highlights
- Advising Arctic Securities on the purchase of Østre Aker Vei 19 in Oslo.
- Acting for Certas in a dispute with the Norwegian State Highways Authority and several landowners relating to the expropriation of the leasehold for Norway’s largest fuel station and landmark at the E18 highway due to an expansion of the E18 highway.
- Assisted Newsec with establishing its project finance set up in Norway, Newsec Investment Management.
Norway > Fishing and aquaculture Tier 3
Working closely with the firm’s M&A and litigation departments, Arntzen de Besche has particular strength in aquaculture and fishery sector acquisitions, investments, and share purchases. The group also handles large-scale offshore construction projects as well as contentious matters, an area of significant recent activity for the team. Ole Skeidsvoll Moe and Anders Dyrseth jointly head the practice from the firm’s Trondheim office.Practice head(s):
Key clients
NTS ASA
Salmar ASA
Frøy ASA
Nordlaks AS
SINTEF OceanAS
Wilsgård Fiskeoppdrett AS
Midt-Norsk Havbruk AS
Norwegian Fishfarming Technologies AS
Nutreco B.V
Ecofisk
Bluegrove AS
Aqualoop AS
Gaia Salmon Holding AS
Work highlights
- Advising Gaia Salmon Holding AS on the process of developing a state-of-the-art land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility.
- Advising Fishfarming Technologies AS (NOFITECH) as the trusted adviser on all projects for Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facilities.
- Advising newly-established investment company, Frøy Kapital AS, on several matters, including day-to-day corporate matters and its investments.
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 3
Arntzen de Besche assists with a variety of insolvency and corporate restructuring matters, and has ‘excellent‘ sector-specific knowledge in the banking and finance, real estate, construction and media and entertainment industries. Practice head Trond Kildal is an insolvency and corporate recovery expert, and frequently acts for Norwegian and international banks, financial institutions and brokers. The ‘problem-solving and active‘ Stein Knut Tonning focuses on corporate restructurings, debt settlements and bankruptcy proceedings; and Vidar Løhre is highly experienced in matters relating to companies operating on the Norwegian continental shelf. Joar Grimsbu, who focuses on debt settlements, bankruptcy law and corporate restructurings, is also a key contact.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Best in the business when it comes to contentious insolvency matters. The team combines in-depth insolvency legal expertise with strong litigation skills. They are able to provide small and lean teams that can handle large and complex matters. Their pragmatism and commercial mindset makes them great sparring partners in every case. We always feel that we get great value for the work done.’
‘Large team with excellent professional and sector-specific knowledge.’
‘Arntzen de Besche has for many years specialised in insolvency cases and has experienced lawyers, specialists and a back office function. They have traditionally worked on the biggest cases in the region and have a good reputation with the district courts concerned.’
‘They are very solution-oriented and come up with good input for proposed solutions.’
‘Arntzen de Besche is one of the leading law firms in this field in central Norway.’
‘Stein Knut Tonning is an experienced bankruptcy trustee with a pragmatic approach.’
‘Stein Knut Tonning is a very experienced lawyer who mainly works with insolvency cases. He is active and problem-solving in his way of working.’
Key clients
Reinertsen AS, the bankruptcy estate
If P&C Insurance
JP Morgan AG
Nordea Bank Abp, Norwegian Branch
Orkla ASA
Air Montasje, the bankruptcy estate
Hugaas Entreprenør AS, the bankruptcy estate
Wie Montasje AS, the bankruptcy estate
Bygg Design AS, the bankruptcy estate
Fearnley Securities AS
Arctic Securities AS
Hugaasgruppen AS
Stålsystemer AS
Work highlights
- Assisting Orkla ASA with the reorganisation of the group to establish an industrial investment company consisting of 12 individual portfolio companies with its own dedicated organisation.
- Assisting the bankruptcy estate of Reinertsen AS in a complex debt restructure and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Administering the bankruptcy estate of Hugaas Entreprenør AS, a Norwegian construction company specialising in building sports halls and arenas all over Norway. About 320 creditors and submitted claims of NOK526m.
Norway > Intellectual property Tier 3
Tommy Dahlen oversees Arntzen de Besche’s intellectual property team, which continues to advise on the IP aspects of large transactions, particularly for start-ups and established clients in the tech industry. Dahlen takes point on non-contentious mandates and has particular expertise in advising on the preparation and implementation of protection strategies. He is ably assisted by the ‘constructive, pragmatic and responsive‘ Christopher Hestnes; both are based in Trondheim.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Adeb treats us very professionally and they reply quickly. They do care about our company and always have some specialists in their team that are right for our processes.’
‘The crew we work with reacts fast and knows our processes, we can almost treat them as our internal crew.’
‘I have worked with Christopher Hestnes on a joint development agreement, and I have been pleased with the advice I have received. In particular, Christopher has been constructive, pragmatic and responsive during the negotiation process.’
‘Timely and high quality advice.’
‘Efficient work processes and strong understanding for our needs.’
‘Tommy Dahlen and his team are able to provide IP advice in a strategic and relevant business context, which – in our view – is a unique and highly valuable contribution to our activities.’
‘Tommy Dahlen is our primary contact and provides timely and relevant advice. He is always available and prepared to provide assistance when needed. He is dedicated to support our business objectives and always spend time to understand our business deals from a commercial perspective and that all activities are fully aligned with our “big picture”. He also possesses a deep understanding of technology and science, which for us is a key factor in the majority of our transactions.’
Key clients
Nortura SA
Tellu IOT AS
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA
Merck
SINTEF AS
SINTEF Energi AS
Alva Industries AS
Helse Midt-Norge RHF
EG A/S
Novelda AS
Frøy Kapital AS
FARA AS
Strise AS
Work highlights
- Assisted EG A/S with its acquisition of PatientSky SaaS Norway AS and PatientSky App AS.
- Assisted Novelda AS with carrying out vendor due diligence reviews and assisted in relation to a contemplated equity raise.
- Assisted Frøy Kapital AS with its acquisition of a majority stake in OceanTech Innovation.
Norway > Tax Tier 3
Arntzen de Besche has a broad tax practice with cross-border capabilities, advising on matters involving corporate tax, VAT and petroleum tax elements; the group is also particularly experienced in tax issues relating to acquisitions and restructurings. The practice is co-led by international tax expert Eyvind Sandvik, who assists with tax treaties, acquisitions, restructurings and the establishment of incentive schemes for senior executives, and Rune Tjomsås Andersen, who has broad experience in transactions, disputes and regulatory work, particularly in the oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, shipping and technology sectors. Rudi Hamansen, who assists Norwegian and international clients with the tax aspects of reorganisations and acquisitions, particularly in the real estate space, is also a key practitioner.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Gassco AS
Lime Petroleum AS
Abbott Norge AS / Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS
Edison International S.p.A
TrønderEnergi
NTS ASA
Michael Baker Global Services, LLC (a division of Sallyport Global)
Fram Wind Solutions AS
INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS
GitHub Inc.
Foundry Digital
Frøy Rederi AS
Work highlights
- Successfully advised Gassco AS on its tax treaty dispute with the Dutch tax authorities concerning the pipeline transport of gas produced on the Norwegian continental shelf.
- Assisted Trollfjord AS and Andøy Energi Holding AS with their NOK7.5bn fibre business combination with the Nordkraft group.
- Representing Frøy Rederi AS in its tonnage tax dispute with the Norwegian tax authorities.
Norway > TMT Tier 4
Hailed by clients as having a ‘good understanding of technology‘ and fielding ‘pragmatic people’, Arntzen de Besche has an expert tech practice with cross-border capabilities, especially in the energy, offshore, automotive and aquaculture industries. Practice head Tommy Dahlen focuses on transactions, acting for tech and knowledge enterprises. The group also includes Knut Martinsen, who assists with transactional and advisory matters in the IT and tech sectors, and Christopher Hestnes, who leads on TMT issues as well as tech-heavy M&A mandates. Marianne Lutterloh Ljones is also a key contact.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Good understanding of technology. Pragmatic people.’
‘Pragmatic and low-key all around.’
Key clients
The SINTEF Foundation (including all divisions and subsidiaries)
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT)
Merck
DCC Plc
Benchmark Holdings
Bilfinger Industrier AS
Novelda AS
EG A/S
Spordrift AS
Strise AS
Frøy Kapital AS
Alva Industries AS
The Norwegian Directorate and Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir and Bufetat)
Fara AS
Work highlights
- Advised the Norwegian Directorate and Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir and Bufetat) on complex data protection compliance projects.
- Assisted Frøy Kapital AS with its acquisition of a majority stake in OceanTech Innovation.
- Assisted EG A/S with its acquisition of PatientSky SaaS Norway AS and PatientSky App AS.
Arntzen de Besche > Firm Profile
Arntzen de Besche delivers solution-oriented legal services to Norwegian and international businesses, organisations and public authorities. Arntzen de Besche has years of experience in international transactions on behalf of Norwegian companies abroad and foreign companies in Norway. Through the firm’s collaboration with some of the world’s leading law firms, Arntzen de Besche offers clients a well-organised global network of legal experts.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Trond Kildal | tki@adeb.no | +47 982 94 632 |
Banking and finance | Vidar Løhre | vlo@adeb.no | +47 988 10 677 |
Commercial property | Thomas Øslebø | tos@adeb.no | +47 982 94 547 |
Commercial property | Hans Henrik Kværne | hhk@adeb.no | +47 982 94 548 |
Construction | Wenche Maartmann-Moe | wmm@adeb.no | +47 930 53 801 |
Construction | Ole Skeidsvoll Moe | osm@adeb.no | +47 909 51 191 |
Contracts | Andreas Nordby | abn@adeb.no | +47 408 63 813 |
Contracts | Ole Skeidsvoll Moe | osm@adeb.no | +47 909 51 191 |
Corporate and M&A | Knut Martinsen | kma@adeb.no | +47 977 12 237 |
Corporate and M&A | Per A. Dagslet | pad@adeb.no | +47 982 94 582 |
Employment | Frode Martin Toftevåg | fmt@adeb.no | +47 920 45 476 |
Employment | Håvard Sandnes | hsa@adeb.no | +47 982 94 659 |
EU/EEA law and competition | Stein Ove Solberg | sos@adeb.no | +47 982 94 589 |
EU/EEA law and competition | Svein Terje Tveit | stt@adeb.no | +47 950 62 685 |
Fisheries and aquaculture | Anders Dyrseth | and@adeb.no | +47 918 33 155 |
Fisheries and aquaculture | Ole Skeidsvoll Moe | osm@adeb.no | +47 909 51 191 |
Litigation and arbitration | Eivind Landmark Tandrevold | elt@adeb.no | +47 982 94 643 |
Litigation and arbitration | Andreas Nordby | ano@adeb.no | +47 408 63 813 |
Oil, gas and energy | Karl Erik Navestad | ken@adeb.no | +47 982 94 566 |
Oil, gas and energy | Rune Omdahl | rom@adeb.no | +47 982 94 655 |
Regulatory | Sven Iver Steen | sis@adeb.no | +47 982 94 593 |
Regulatory | Karl Rosén | kro@adeb.no | +47 916 97 790 |
Renewable energy and climate | Odd-Harald B. Wasenden | ohw@adeb.no | +47 900 76 908 |
Renewable energy and climate | Erlend L. Solberg | els@adeb.no | +47 907 29 949 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Trond Kildal | tki@adeb.no | +47 982 94 632 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Stein Tonning | skt@adeb.no | +47 416 69 411 |
Shipping and offshore | Karl Erik Navestad | ken@adeb.no | +47 982 94 566 |
Shipping and offshore | Erlend L. Solberg | els@adeb.no | +47 907 29 949 |
Tax and VAT | Rune Tjomsås Andersen | rta@adeb.no | +47 982 94 587 |
Tax and VAT | Eyvind Sandvik | eys@adeb.no | +47 982 94 518 |
Technology and innovation | Tommy Dahlen | tod@adeb.no | +47 994 57 460 |
Technology and innovation | Knut Martinsen | kma@adeb.no | +47 977 12 237 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Jan Olav Aabø | Partner. Jan Olav works on a wide range of contractual and tortious… | View Profile | |
Mrs Gro Amdal | Partner. Amdal has more than 26 years of experience within procurement law… | View Profile | |
Mr Rune Tjomsås Andersen | Partner. Andersen specialises in tax law and company law and has broad experience… | View Profile | |
Ms Sarah Haugvad Andresen | Lawyer. Sarah Haugvad Andresen is a part of Arntzen de Besche’s litigation… | View Profile | |
Mr Tobias Behncke | Senior Associate. Behncke assists Norwegian and foreign clients with various forms of… | View Profile | |
Ms Frida May Behrens | Senior Lawyer. Behrens works mainly with public procurement and competition law, as… | View Profile | |
Mr Håvard Bergli | Partner. Bergli has extensive experience as an advisor and legal representative in connection… | View Profile | |
Mrs Marianne Raa Bjaaland | Partner. For the past decade, Bjaaland has assisted major residential property developers to… | View Profile | |
Mr Sven Bjørk | Partner. Bjørk assists employers and employees with advice, investigations/inquiries, negotiations and advocacy… | View Profile | |
Mrs Ingeborg Moen Borgerud | Partner. Mrs Borgerud is admitted to the Supreme Court in Norway. Borgerud… | View Profile | |
Mr Per A. Dagslet | Partner. With over 25 years of experience of the acquisition and divestment… | View Profile | |
Mr Tommy Dahlen | Partner. Dahlen has over 20 years’ experience of transactions and advising technology… | View Profile | |
Mr Anders Dyrseth | Partner. Dyrseth specialises in private and public law matters relating to real… | View Profile | |
Mr Kurt A. Elvevoll | Partner. Elvevoll has extensive experience from building and construction law and adjacent… | View Profile | |
Mr Terje Granvang | Partner. Granvang works mainly with litigation, arbitration and other forms of dispute… | View Profile | |
Mr Jon Reidar Gresseth | Partner. Gresseth has extensive experience of complex procurement processes and major commercial fabrication… | View Profile | |
Mr Joar Grimsbu | Partner. He primarily provides legal assistance within the fields of corporate restructuring,… | View Profile | |
Mr Rune Haglund | Partner. Haglund primarily provides legal counseling regarding financial institutions, investment banks and… | View Profile | |
Mr Rudi Hamansen | Senior Lawyer. Hamansen mainly works with company law, transactions and general corporate… | View Profile | |
Mr Stian Heimdal | Partner. Heimdal specialises in construction law and has extensive experience of contract… | View Profile | |
Mr Christopher Hestnes | Partner. Hestnes provides day-to-day advice to clients needing expertise in the fields… | View Profile | |
Mr Lars Horgen Hinze | Partner. Hinze works primarily with M&A, offerings and other equity transactions and… | View Profile | |
Mr Martin Hoff | Senior Associate. Hoff assists Norwegian and international clients with various forms of… | View Profile | |
Mr Erlend Husebye Haug | Senior Associate. Husebye Haug works mainly with real property rights, company law… | View Profile | |
Mr Rune Njøs Jacobsen | Partner. Njøs Jacobsen has extensive experience of the law of torts and… | View Profile | |
Mr Simon Karim Jynge | Senior Lawyer. Jynge specialises in the legal issues relating to bankruptcy/insolvency, real… | View Profile | |
Mr Trond Kildal | Partner. Kildal helps Norwegian and international banks, financial institutions and brokerage firms… | View Profile | |
Mr Eilif Koch | Partner. Koch provides assistance in the areas of property law, company law… | View Profile | |
Mr Hans Henrik Kværne | Partner. Kværne primarily assists clients on matters relating to real property rights,… | View Profile | |
Mr Tor Kristian Lånke | Partner. Since 2006, Lånke has built up considerable expertise relating to construction contracts,… | View Profile | |
Ms Kjersti Lerkerød | Partner. Kjersti Lerkerød is specialized within construction law and dispute resolution. Se… | View Profile | |
Ms Marianne Lutterloh Ljones | Senior Lawyer. Ljones has many years’ experience of assisting Norwegian and international… | View Profile | |
Mr Vidar Løhre | Partner. Løhre works primarily in the banking and loan market. He has… | View Profile | |
Mrs Agathe Løwenborg | Partner. Løwenborg specialises in employment law and primarily assists employers with advice,… | View Profile | |
Mrs Wenche Maartmann-Moe | Partner. Maartman-Moe specialises in dispute resolution and contract law. She has particular experience… | View Profile | |
Mr Knut Martinsen | Partner. Martinsen focuses particularly on technology companies and companies with technology as their… | View Profile | |
Mr Jens Baumann Melberg | Partner. Melberg assists his clients with transactions, financing, establishment of joint ventures,… | View Profile | |
Mr Ole Skeidsvoll Moe | Partner. Skeidsvoll Moe has significant experience as an advisor to the building… | View Profile | |
Mr Aleksander Dypvik Myklebust | Senior Lawyer. Myklebust advises on the regulatory and commercial framework on electricity… | View Profile | |
Mr Karl Erik Navestad | Partner and Head of the firm’s Energy department. Navestad assists clients primarily… | View Profile | |
Mr Bendik Misund Nedberg | Senior Associate. Nedberg assists Norwegian and foreign clients with various forms of… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Nordby | Partner. Nordby is an experienced and highly skilled court advocate. He was… | View Profile | |
Mr Rune Omdahl | Partner. Omdahl works with major Norwegian and international clients on energy-related projects… | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Øslebø | Partner. Øslebø assists with property transactions, property investments and property development projects.… | View Profile | |
Mr Alexander Plows | Partner. Alex is a partner in the firm’s insurance team and assists… | View Profile | |
Miss Hanna Lundeberg Raanes | Associate. Hanna Lundeberg Raanes works with public procurement, competition law, and construction… | View Profile | |
Mr Vidar Riksfjord | Partner. Riksfjord acts as legal advisor and counsel for clients in disputes involving… | View Profile | |
Mr Anders Rødland | Parnter. Rødland is the Head of our office in Stavanger. He has… | View Profile | |
Mr Steffen Rogstad | Partner. Rogstad advises clients on matters relating to company law, transactions and… | View Profile | |
Mr Karl Rosén | Partner. Rosén assists clients in the financial sector on matters relating to… | View Profile | |
Mr Håvard Sandnes | Managing Partner. Sandnes specialises in employment law and his clients are primarily… | View Profile | |
Mr Eyvind Sandvik | Partner. Sandvik assists clients primarily with matters relating to tax law, including… | View Profile | |
Mr Reidar Smedsvig | Partner. Reidar has extensive experience of most aspects of commercial law. His… | View Profile | |
Mr Stein Ove Solberg | Partner. Solberg is recognised as one of Norway’s leading experts on competition law.… | View Profile | |
Mr Erlend L. Solberg | Partner. Solberg works in the fields of real property, shipping and the power… | View Profile | |
Mrs Berit Svensli Solseth | Partner. Solseth has broad experience as a strategic advisor and litigator in… | View Profile | |
Mr Sven Iver Steen | Partner. Steen’s main area of focus is the financial, pension and insurance… | View Profile | |
Mr Atle Stensrud | Specialist Counsel. Stensrud assists Norwegian and international companies, banks and financial institutions… | View Profile | |
Mr Knut-Marius Sture | Partner. Sture has nearly 40 years’ experience of employment law and advises… | View Profile | |
Mr Eivind Landmark Tandrevold | Partner. Landmark Tandrevold helps clients to manage risk and resolve disputes, mainly… | View Profile | |
Mrs Maria B. Tanemsmo | Partner. Tanemsmo offers her M&A expertise to both Norwegian and international clients… | View Profile | |
Mr Frode Martin Toftevåg | Partner. Toftevåg is head of Arntzen de Besche´s Employment and Pensions practice… | View Profile | |
Mr Stein Knut Tonning | Partner. Tonning specialises in restructuring processes, debt settlement and insolvency proceedings. He… | View Profile | |
Mrs Mira Tengesdal Torstenbø | Partner. Torstenbø specialises in employment law and has over a dozen years’… | View Profile | |
Mr Svein Terje Tveit | Partner. Tveit is ranked as one of the leading lawyers in Norway… | View Profile | |
Mrs Siril Visnes | Partner. Siril Visnes has comprehensive experience with international financings involving major bank… | View Profile | |
Mr Odd-Harald B. Wasenden | Partner. Wasenden is acknowledged as one of Norway’s foremost legal experts in… | View Profile |