‘Have many years of experience in the highest level of cases both with regard to profile and complexity. Norway’s strongest team with regard to covered bonds with a unique insight of all aspects for covered bond issuers from lending programs to ISDA to more operative issues within the same team.’

‘In-depth knowledge about the banking sector and regulation. They are able to explain complex issues in an understandable way, to ensure that the client makes the right decisions.’

‘Audun Nedrelid and Richard Sjøqvist: Very experienced, strong sector and product knowledge, efficient.’

‘The people we work with at BAHR are dedicated and follow up the discussion points we have and deliver clear advice, and help us to find the best possible solution. They are easy to get hold of and answer questions fast, which is valuable.’

‘BAHR has a highly skilled and professional team with a solid overview over the complexities around international loan programmes. As well as having the professional overview, the team also possess a good overview of the issuers’ needs and capabilities in addition to good cooperative skills towards other important participants in the EMTN process.’

‘Markus Nilsen is the current partner in charge of covered bonds. He is always available, very knowledgeable, hands on and flexible, but with integrity, and a very nice person to work with.’

‘Strong sector knowledge, efficient and can allocate large teams to a case.’

‘They know their subject, deliver on time and are easy to communicate with.’

‘Very commercial and results oriented. Deep insights into legal doctrine.’

‘One of the largest firms in Norway, with a wide range of knowledge and capabilities. Most experienced Norwegian legal PE adviser, which is an advantage when it comes to advising portfolio companies in our PE funds – also in traditional M&A processes.’

‘Care for their client, and try to deliver the best risk/reward advice.’

‘Flexible and available, high competence and good insight into client cases.’

‘Jan Einar Barbo is very experienced and has a good understanding of the business.’

‘The team is very dedicated to the tasks and their clients. They are knowledgeable, but seek new knowledge when needed. They are easy to work with and communicate well.’

‘Skilled and experienced team, very professional, many high-end cases.’

‘A very capable and approachable litigation team. Excellent and pragmatic approach to dealing with disputes in addition to a strong commercial understanding.’

‘I give Tarjei Thorkildsen my best recommendations. I would describe him as an excellent and strictly professional lawyer, who always is a pleasure to work with. He has unique and broad experience.’

‘Atle S. Rød is particularly skilled within insolvency related cases, gives excellent follow up to clients, is always well prepared and professional and leaves the client confident that the case is in good hands and under control.’

‘BAHR impresses in their ability to put together a forceful team.’

‘Thomas Svensen has been the responsible partner and has stood out with the combination of commercial understanding, broad legal competence, work capability and people skills. Both him and his team have contributed with energy, competence and a good climate.’

‘One of the leading labour law teams among Norwegian law firms, guided by Tarjei Thorkildsen, who in my opinion is one of the top labour lawyers in Norway.’

‘BAHR’s employment team is led by the number one employment expert in Norway, Tarjei Thorkildsen. His ability to define (and redefine) important questions in cases is extraordinary. His team learns and practice the same.’

‘Team leader Tarjei Thorkildsen stands out. His ability to work continuously to support his client is fantastic, including his ability to win court cases.’

‘Geir Mikalsen is one of the wisest lawyers I have known. He combines business smartness and dialogue with sound legal advice.’

‘Without compromising quality and diligence, BAHR delivers prompt and straightforward advice and support. Being one of our preferred firms, BAHR knows and understands the business well and is always ready to propose alternative paths and solutions. The relationship is indeed down-to-earth and not coloured by unnecessary legal jargon.’

‘Rajvinder Singh Bains – our main contact in the employment practice – is driven by a sound winning spirit. He has the great capacity to promptly understand complex scenarios and counterpart strategies. Moreover, Singh Bains has the ability to remain calm and serves as a catalyst even in the most pressing of times by adding a positive and optimistic touch to the matters discussed.’

‘Tarjei Thorkildsen is my man. Very good skills and made us all very comfortable.’

‘They were professionals, always delivering what they said and when they said they would do it. They were positive and pleasant and we always felt well taken care of. The whole way during the process I felt sure that they would do a great job for our company.’

‘They were so skilled, nice and made us feel taken care of and safe. They were always available to answer questions, and they took the time to practice with all of our witnesses in court, and that made us all well prepared for our role.’

‘At all times, top notch on both legal questions and processes. Always friendly.’

‘Beret Sundet is surely among the elite of Norwegian lawyers within competition and anti-trust law. She is excellent in providing clear advice and her capabilities extend far beyond that of Norwegian law only. Having her as part of the team on cross-border transactions is indispensable for multi-national clients.’

‘Fast feedback. Very accessible. For larger questions, they always let us know when we can expect answers.’

‘Partner Beret Sundet sees the challenges and can respond and advise quickly and precisely when the need arises. She also has very good knowledge of the markets our company operates in, which of course is a great advantage.’

‘Good combination of legal and economic skill set.’

‘Very good at presenting the case.’

‘BAHR has an excellent competition team. They are always spot-on and give accurate and useful advice. They also have an economist as part of the team, which is very useful.  On top of that they’ve got strong connections with other similar teams around the globe (which is also very useful as our use in these segments often includes multiple jurisdictions).’

‘Beret Sundet is always to the point. She has a lot of knowledge, and quickly captures the issues and does not spend useless time on unimportant topics. She listens to requests carefully and quickly understands what clients are asking for.’

‘The firm shows first-class legal competence coupled with commercial acumen.’

‘Impressive skills and knowledge within the field of restructuring and bankruptcy in the financial services industry where multiple parties in many jurisdictions are involved.’

‘The team at BAHR is exceptional. They deliver high quality services, client focus and partner-level attention in all matters.’

‘Magnus Tønseth possesses a rare combination of legal expertise, commercial acumen and personal likeability.’

‘Excellent industry experience and knowledge in combination with commercial understanding.’

‘The restructuring team, led by Magnus Tønseth, is the single best restructuring team, not just in Norway, but in all of Northern Europe. Hands down. Magnus and his team have more knowledge, experience and judgment than most of the other firms combined.’

‘A growing and strong practice for marine insurance. Atle Skaldebø-Rød is a very good practitioner.’

‘Very strong knowledge of the law and excellent litigation skills.’

‘Very good industry knowledge. They are legal experts and can apply the law to the commercial reality. Very good negotiation skills to solve and settle matters.’

‘Very good and speedy communication, as well as prompt and detailed responses when required.’

‘Excellent communication and availability, as well as a very good understanding of the client’s needs and time frames. Special mention to Atle Skaldebø-Rød.’

‘BAHR has for many years been renowned to be one of the best law firms in Norway. The team they put together on specific cases clearly reflects this position.’

‘Tarjei Torkildsen is simply one of the best lawyers in Norway when it comes to litigation, also on insurance matters.’

‘BAHR is one of the best with patent litigation. They are very thorough, thoughtful, ethical, responsive, and knowledgeable. The interaction was fluent and efficient, before presenting a case with the utmost clarity.’

‘Are Stenvik is a highly professional litigator, meticulous, thoughtful and knowledgeable in science and patent law perspectives. Eirik Basmo Ellingsen is very communicative and responsive, thorough, thoughtful and knowledgeable.’

‘Proactive, result-oriented and commercially driven with deep insights into legal doctrine. Geir Gustavsson stands out.’

‘Good competence and experience in maritime laws. Close monitoring of the processes, trustworthy and always delivers on time.’

‘Geir Gustavsson is excellent in his field and a good discussion partner.’

‘Very good industry knowledge, competent personnel and service minded.’

‘Geir Gustavsson is competent, knows the industry very well and sees the whole picture – flexible, commercial, service minded. Anne Dahl Frisak is competent, efficient, communicates well, and is flexible and service-minded.’

‘They are well versed in all matters related to offshore construction and shipbuilding, and are able to seamlessly integrate resources from other areas like company law, banking, capital markets, insolvency practice etc.’

‘BAHR lawyers have extensive industry and commercial knowledge, including practical business experience, and are used to working closely with the clients’ legal departments to understand and meet their needs. Legal advice received is always timely and of the highest quality.’

‘A firm with good knowledge within the offshore sector.’

‘The team in which Geir Gustavsson is a prominent partner is commercially driven and very result oriented and pragmatic. They have deep insights into relevant legal doctrine and contract regulation, and give great advice on risks and its allocation.’

‘Very high quality firm.’

‘Geir Gustavsson has great commercial awareness and common sense.’

‘Due to their extensive industry insight, their advice is always commercially sound.‘

‘High quality and swift deliveries.‘

‘Outstanding individuals that manage to combine legal expertise with a good understanding of the industry and the value drivers.‘

‘A highly competent team with a high degree of customer service and efficient case handling. They are always available and give us as customers the assistance we need, when we need it and with high quality.‘

‘The level of engagement and service they provide make them feel like part of our own company. When an associate of the firm gets involved in a case, they work and engage as if they were our own employees.‘

‘Thomas Svensen always provides fantastic service and is always available to aid us with whatever we need.‘

‘Excellent legal skills, very good business understanding and the team is always able to find the best solutions.’

‘Anne Sofie Bjørkholt is without doubt the best real estate lawyer in Norway.’

‘I find the tax lawyers at BAHR absolutely top of the line when it comes to tax legislation and rulings. In addition they are very good at advising on transaction specific details and how this possibly may affect the tax positions and vice versa. Also, me and my colleagues are very pleased with the “down to earth” and honest advice they give, they do not try to oversell any “juicy” tax advice – but instead they give clear and concise advices based on realistic assumptions.’

‘We mainly work with Joachim Bjerke and Frode Talmo. I think both Joachim Bjerke and Frode Talmo are among the absolute top tax lawyers in Norway. They are very good in legal assessments, and combine this with excellent business understanding and technical skills. This goes both for evaluation of tax implications, but also combined with excellent understanding of how an acquisition / reorganisation may be structured from a company law and financial perspective.’

‘Very good sector knowledge and high service level.’

‘Camilla Jøtun is the lead partner with respect to tax discussions. Very good sector knowledge and high service level.’

‘Responsible partner has a hands-on approach, making him our main contact in all matters. The team have a good mix of regulatory knowledge and commercial sense.’

‘Stig Klausen Engelhart is very knowledgeable, is very focused on finding the solution on any issue and has a keen commercial sense.’

‘Stig Klausen Engelhart is a very intelligent adviser and clever listener, understanding client situations and applying the relevant legal framework diligently.’

‘Light-footed team with very quick response times and efficient solutions.’

‘They are very proactive and find solutions to problems. They are quick to respond and efficient in their answers.’