With a client roster comprising domestic and international lenders, borrowers, and investment funds, BAHR is at the forefront of large transactions in the market. The group is particularly active in offshore and shipping financings and restructurings, while expanding its focus on infrastructure and renewables. Regarded by clients as ‘technically brilliant’, Ida Marie Windrup heads up the banking group, while industry veteran Richard Sjøqvist leads the finance group. Eivind Eliassen has extensive experience in asset-based financing, while Daniel Jovanovic, recently promoted to the partnership, is recommended for his work on major financing and restructuring mandates.

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‘Richard Sjøqvist is in particular good, he is far the most senior in all areas in the team. Available and very commercial.’
‘BAHR has excellent response time, they are solution-oriented oriented whether you are the client or counterparty, and the advice they provide is usually on point and good.’
‘Proactive. Service-minded, and calls up personally if there is a misunderstanding or a challenge with the client or case we are working on. Always eager to deliver sooner rather than later, and always available if we need them. ’
‘BAHR’s banking and finance practice, including its shipping finance expertise, stands out as one of the most professional and reliable teams I have worked with.’
‘The individuals I work with at BAHR are distinguished by their dedication, integrity, and proactive engagement. They are attentive listeners who take time to understand the client’s needs and tailor their advice accordingly.’
‘We have worked with Thomas Riis and Ida Marie Windrup on several financing transactions, primarily within standard real estate and bilateral loan structures. Both have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency.’

Key clients

Aker Group
DNB Group
Hitec Vision
Macquarie Bank
Nordea Bank Group
Norvestor
PGS
TGS ASA with subsidiaries
SalMar ASA
Schibsted
Swedbank AB

Work highlights

Advising Ventyr SN II on the contemplated EUR 4–4.5 billion project financing of Norway’s first offshore wind project.

Advising DNB Bank and other arrangers on VISMA’s EUR 3.7 billion multicurrency term and revolving credit facilities.

Advising Swedbank on a NOK 2.5 billion unsecured senior multicurrency revolving credit facility to SATS ASA.

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