Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile
Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA Offices
FRIDTJOF NANSENS PLASS 7
PO BOX 1983 VIKA
0125 OSLO
Norway
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Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 1
Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA's ‘very skilled‘ practice specialises in insolvency, restructuring and debt negotiations, and the team frequently advises debtors, creditors and mortgagees on corporate recovery matters. Practice head Håvard Wiker is a ‘new leading light‘ in the fields of restructurings, debt negotiations and bankruptcies. The group also includes ‘super adviser‘ Erik Sandtrø and the ‘driven‘ Nils Holger Koefoed, who both advise on general business law with a focus on acquisitions, debt negotiations and bankruptcy proceedings. Thomas Monsen and Harald Sommernes are also key contacts.Practice head(s):
Håvard Wiker
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The uniqueness at Ro Sommernes is the leading partners ability to combine academic excellence with being the definite go-to firm for the practical execution of any major or complicated reconstruction or liquidation process.’
‘The team is agile and business-minded. They are always looking for solutions.’
‘Smart, knowledgeable, trustworthy, fast and furious; the best in the country.’
‘The team of lawyers at Ro Sommernes are among the best you can find in Norway within restructuring and insolvency. They are very skilled, pragmatic in their approach and pleasant to work with.’
‘Håvard Wiker is the new leading light. He is academically strong as well as effective and hands-on, and commands the respect of all others in this jurisdiction.’
‘Erik Sandtrø is the partner that makes all the wheels turn and provides a 100% guarantee for delivery.’
‘Nils Holger Koefoed is hardworking and driven. Has the ability to think outside the box to achieve solutions. ’
‘Håvard Wiker is an excellent and experienced adviser and a pleasure to work with. Erik Sandtrø is super adviser and also a pleasure to work with. Nils Holger Koefoed is technically very strong.’
Key clients
Hammerfest Industriservice AS
Golden Energy Offshore Management AS
Termowood AS
The bankruptcy estate of Viking Holding Eiendom AS
The bankruptcy estate Brunbjørn AS
Champagneria AS
Pocos Holding AS m.fl.
The bankruptcy estate of Egge Gård AS
The bankruptcy estate of Scotch & Soda Norway AS
The bankruptcy estate of Georg Andresen & Sønner AS
Airwing AS
The bankruptcy estate of Norwegian Cargo AS, Norwegian Ground Handling AS, NAS Invest AS and Norwegian Training Academy AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Pocos Holding AS, which holds the franchise rights to The Body Shop in Norway, with the successful restructuring of its debt.
- Appointed trustee of the bankruptcy estate of Georg Andresen & Sønner AS, a large construction company in Norway.
- Advised on the restructuring of Golden Energy Offshore Management AS.
Norway > Real estate Tier 4
The ‘hands-on, competent and efficient‘ team at Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA handles lease agreement work, acquisitions and contract negotiations for real estate and construction companies as well as retailers and hospitality clients in the commercial property sector. Nils Petter Hansson leads the team, which also includes the ‘pragmatic‘ Erik Sandtrø as well as Henrik A Christensen, who handles bankruptcy and debt negotiation mandates for real estate clients.Practice head(s):
Nils Petter Hansson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge, reputable, very smart, respected and fantastic in negations as well as providing solid advice.’
‘Erik Sandtrø stands out as a very good and bright lawyer with a pragmatic approach whenever needed. We have done multiple deals together and Erik is very easy to work with and always available.’
‘Nils Petter Hansson is a fantastic discussion partner and lawyer.’
‘Partner Erik Sandtrø was good – his understanding of the client’s business and objectives in the complex and difficult negotiations was good. He was also in the end able to accept and to persuade his client to accept compromises. This combination is created by a deep cooperation with the client.’
‘Hands-on, competent and efficient.’
‘Nils Petter Hansson; Always focuses on the best possible outcome. Solution oriented. Very competent and knowledgeable.’
‘Large real estate team providing vast experience and high partner attention.’
‘Henrik A Christensen – a senior lawyer who is very commercial and experienced. Big network!’
Key clients
Aurora Eiendom AS
Nordic Choice Hospitality Group AS
Fearnley Securities AS
Nordic Hotels & Resorts AS
Choice Hotels & Resorts AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Nordic Choice Hospitality Group AS (a part of the Strawberry group) with the purchase of three hotel operation companies from Lily Hospitality Group AS.
- Assisted Aurora Eiendom AS with the purchase of three shopping malls in Norway, with a deal value of approx. NOK2.6bn.
- Assisted Fearnley Securities with the purchase of a large property situated at Smestad in Oslo.
Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA > Firm Profile
The firm: Ro Sommernes is a highly specialised “boutique” firm located in Oslo Central Business District, Norway. The firm was established in January 1993 by Knut Ro and Staale Sommernes.
Ro Sommernes has experienced a steady growth since its establishment and has today a total of 36 lawyers, including 17 partners.
Founded on the business idea of providing first-class legal services through a specialized niche firm, Ro Sommernes considers in-depth industry knowledge, partner accessibility and a high level of client attention as key success factors. The firm is solution oriented and innovative, focusing on efficient delivery of legal services backed by commercial understanding and extensive domestic and international experience.
Main areas of practice: Ro Sommernes offers comprehensive services in the field of business law, operating with the following market groups related to its expertise:
- Insolvency and restructuring
- Capital markets
- M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions)
- Real estate and construction law
- Shipping, offshore and energy
- Finance
- Litigation and arbitration
The firm also provides services within labour law, tax, family- and inheritance law, estate planning, IP and media.
Insolvency and restructuring: Ro Sommernes is recognized as one of the leading and most experienced law firms in Norway within the field of insolvency, restructuring and debt negotiations. With its expertise and broad experience, the insolvency and restructuring department handles many of the largest bankruptcies in Norway. Several of the firm’s lawyers are regularly appointed as bankruptcy administrators, debt settlement managers and investigators by the courts. Ro Sommernes advises both debtors, creditors and mortgagees in corporate recovery cases. The firm’s lawyers are also frequently engaged by trustees as consultants.
Contact person: Håvard Wiker / Erik Sandtrø / Nils Holger Koefoed E-mail: hw@rosom.no / es@rosom.no / nhk@rosom.no
Capital markets, M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions): Capital markets, M&A and transactions represent a major part of Ro Sommernes’ activity. The firm’s transaction team is well-known for its expertise and extensive experience, advising both sellers and buyers, management and stakeholders in relation to cross-border and domestic transactions. Ro Sommernes provides legal services in relation to all aspect of corporate law to private and public companies. The firm is involved in negotiations, structuring, strategic planning and discussions, the signing process and the completion of transactions. The firm’s lawyers have comprehensive experience dealing with all types of corporate documents and agreements.
Contact person: Henrik Hareide Nilsen / Christian Emil Petersen E-mail: hhn@rosom.no / cep@rosom.no
Real estate and construction law: Ro Sommernes’ real estate and construction department is well recognized and has long experience advising both buyers and sellers of commercial real estate, in bespoke and complex transactions, covering all stages of buying, selling, leasing and development of real estate. The firm has unique expertise related to hotel real estate, assisting one of the leading players in the hotel business for decades. The firm’s lawyers provide legal services during every step of the purchase and sale process, also advising on financing, management and development of real estate.
Contact person: Nils Petter Hansson E-mail: nph@rosom.no
Shipping, offshore and energy (corporate/commercial): The shipping and offshore department was established in January 2018 when Erling Lind and Lynne Skajaa joined the firm, bringing specialist expertise of shipping and offshore law to the firm. The department, now consisting of eight lawyers, provides legal services to Norwegian and international clients with the benefit of experience spanning many market cycles. The team provides legal and commercial advice on strategic corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, equity finance, securities listings and intergroup finance. These lawyers also apply market knowledge and practical experience when advising on, drafting and negotiating the commercial contracts which address their client’s operational, strategic and financial requirements. In tune with the ethos of Ro Sommernes, the team’s approach is to establish a close working relationship with clients, understand their business and provide bespoke services and advice. The firm has an established international network of advisors who provide local law advice and assistance when required by its clients. Contact person: Erling Lind / Katinka Wikborg E-mail: el@rosom.no / kw@rosom.no
Finance: The finance department handles debt finance matters, and draws on Ro Sommernes’ vast experience within the fields of restructuring and insolvency and asset finance, especially within the shipping, offshore, property and leisure sectors. The team provides legal and commercial advice to borrowers and lenders on bilateral and syndicated loan facility deals, lease financings and bond issues, both in new “fresh” deals and in distressed financing matters. The department is often involved in cross-border matters, and draws on the firm’s international network of trusted local law advisors. Contact: Ole Johan Stensli / Katinka Wikborg Email: ojs@rosom.no / kw@rosom.no
Litigation and arbitration: Ro Sommernes has extensive experience with litigation and arbitration, arguing cases before the courts and arbitration panels. The firm’s litigation practice is first and foremost related to corporate, real estate and construction disputes. Several of the firm’s lawyers have been admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway and/or regularly operate as judges in arbitration panels.
Contact person: Mathias Tveten E-mail: mt@rosom.no
Chairman: Nils Holger Koefoed
Board of directors: Nils Holger Koefoed, Henrik Hareide Nilsen, Linn E. Drejer-Dølvik, Martine Neerland Brustad, Sissel Beck
Managing partner: Erik Sandtrø
Number of partners: 17
Number of lawyers: 36 (including partners)
Languages: Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, French, German
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insolvency and restructuring | Erik Sandtrø | es@rosom.no | |
| Insolvency and restructuring | Håvard Wiker | hw@rosom.no | |
| Insolvency and restructuring | Knut Ro | kro@rosom.no | |
| Insolvency and restructuring | Nils Holger Koefoed | nhk@rosom.no | |
| Capital markets, M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions) | Erik Sandtrø | es@rosom.no | |
| Capital markets, M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions) | Henrik A. Christensen | henrik@rosom.no | |
| Capital markets, M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions) | Henrik Hareide Nilsen | hhn@rosom.no | |
| Capital markets, M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions) | Nils Petter Hansson | nph@rosom.no | |
| Capital markets, M&A and transactions (including real estate transactions) | Christian Emil Petersen | cep@rosom.no | |
| Real estate and construction | Nils Petter Hansson | nph@rosom.no | |
| Shipping, offshore and energy | Erling Lind | el@rosom.no | |
| Shipping, offshore and energy | Katinka Wikborg | kw@rosom.no | |
| Finance | Ole Johan Stensli | ojs@rosom.no | |
| Litigation and arbitration | Håkon Ustaheim | hu@rosom.no | |
| Litigation and arbitration | Mathias Tveten | mt@rosom.no | |
| Inheritance and family law | Knut Ro | kro@rosom.no | |
| Inheritance and family law | Linn Drejer-Dølvik | led@rosom.no | |
| Labour law | Øyvind Clausen Bade | ocb@rosom.no | |
| IP and media | Mathias Tveten | mt@rosom.no | |
| Tax | Bernhard Getz | bg@rosom.no |
Staff Figures
Lawyers : 39 Partners : 14Languages
Danish English French German Norwegian Swedish- Insolvency and corporate recovery
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