Arntzen de Besche‘s ’very skilful’ team is particularly experienced handling shipping and offshore, natural resources, and real estate financing matters. Leading the practice is Siril Visnes, who has a strong track-record in restructuring-related work. On the acquisition financing front, Trond Kildal is the name to note for his capabilities advising both domestic and international lenders. Vidar Løhre has a notable specialism in natural resources, infrastructure, and project financing, while Karl Rosén is well-versed in complex regulatory matters. The group extended its asset management offering with the February 2024 hire of Snorre Nordmo from Wikborg Rein.
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Testimonials
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‘The Arntzen de Besche team is eager to provide the best service. Their capabilities of quick response, commercial knowledge, and case management make us feel highly prioritised.’
‘Trond Kildal has shared a lot of academic knowledge with us, and he is very trustworthy. Siril is a highly skilled partner with a high work capacity, she is always available for thoughtful advice and thorough discussion.’
‘An easy going and very skilful team, always available for quick responses and thorough discussions. One of the easiest teams we have worked with.’
‘Snorre Nordmo is always available with relevant input and a deep insight into any relevant discussion or problem. Snorre covers all parts of our regulatory and fund establishment requirements.’
‘A very competent team which provides a high degree senior partner attention on deals.'
‘Vidar Løhre is very competent and commercial in his approach to deals. Solution-oriented and attentive. A positive can-do attitude and pleasing to work with.’
- ‘Atle Stensrud has excellent technical skills and attention-to-detail. Very service-minded and focused on achieving the best outcome for clients.’
Key clients
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
- Nordea Bank Abp
- If P&C Insurance
- ERGO International AG
- Tryg
Work highlights
- Assisted SEB and Nordea with a complex secured NOK 1.3bn revolving credit facility to the public listed company Komplett ASA.
- Defended Tryg Forsikring in a D&O liability case filed by the bankruptcy estate of Kleven Verft AS.
- Defending If P&C Insurance in a directors’ and officers’ liability claim before Norwegian courts.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Siril Visnes
Other key lawyers
Vidar Løhre; Snorre Nordmo; Trond Kildal; Karl Rosén; Atle Stensrud