Wikborg Rein

Restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency

Sofie has experience advising companies and creditors on financial restructuring, protection of creditor interests, and other insolvency issues, including enforcement. She is regularly appointed by Oslo City Court as a liquidator/trustee in bankruptcy cases. Additionally, Sofie is part of the firm's Commercial Real Estate practice, where she handles transactions, lease agreements, and provides general assistance to property owners. Previously, Sofie worked as a deputy judge with Oslo Byfogdembete (now Oslo City Court), specializing in bankruptcy/insolvency cases, legal enforcement, and provisional security cases. Sofie is ranked first in the "up and coming" category for Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law in Finansavisen's lawyer survey for the year 2023. Additionally, she is recognized as 'Up & Coming' by Chambers and as a 'Rising Star' by Legal 500 in the same category.

2023 – Specialist Counsel, Wikborg Rein, Oslo

2019 – 2022 Senior Lawyer, Wikborg Rein, Oslo

2016 – 2018 Senior Associate, Wikborg Rein, Oslo

2015 – External Examiner, University of Oslo / Lillehammer University College

2014 – 2016 Deputy Judge, Oslo City Court

2012 – 2014 Associate, Law firm Thommessen

2011 – 2012 Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

2011 Scientific Researcher, Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo

2009 – 2011 Case worker, Law firm Haavind AS

2015 Practising certificate

2011 Master of Laws, University of Oslo