Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS has developed a wide banking and finance practice, including experience in domestic and international finance transactions, debt restructuring, and financial regulatory services. Kristoffer Hegdahl chiefly concentrates on debt restructuring, having acted on restructuring mandates across a variety of sectors, while Tore Mydske exhibits skill in financial regulatory matters. Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl is a seasoned advisor on debt financing, including bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, direct lending, and bond issues. Hans Haugstad is a name to note for bank financing transactions, whereas Markus Kjelløkken is involved in the full life-cycle of work for firms relating to financial services regulation.

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‘The team is very dedicated. They always deliver high-quality work. One of the best law firms in Norway. Wide range of capabilities.’
‘They have a deep industry knowledge, hereunder related to regulatory matters, and deliver high-quality advice. Probably the strongest regulatory team in Norway.’
‘Very strong collaboration skills. Managed a complex environment with more than 4 groups of stakeholders, also being able to influence international legal experts on Norwegian law and industry practice. Very strong presence and top-class follow-up and availability.’
‘Ellen Teresa Heyerdah is very calm and unique ability to build trust with different stakeholders. Also worked very effectively on a complex case.'
‘Thommessen has its most powerful strength in the mix of superior legal skills, the use of tech, and the understanding of their clients' business.’
‘Both Markus Kjelløkken and Morten Emil Bergan have an impressive business insight, excellent legal skills, combined with a practical approach to complex legal matters. They are already at the level of the veterans - if not above. They have a unique drive, and they are privileged to work with.’

Key clients

DNB Bank
Nordea Bank
Danske Bank
Svenska Handelsbanken
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Eksfin
Pareto Securities
Pareto Alternative Investments
Pareto Bank
ABG Sundal Collier
Nordic Corporate Bank
Euronext Oslo Børs

Work highlights

Advised Danske Bank A/S with the sale of Danske Bank's personal banking business in Norway to Nordea.

Acted as lead counsel to Nordea Finance in connection with its purchase of a car portfolio of 2,500 cars from Volvo and subsequent lease-back.

Acted as counsel to DOF Group ASA on their group refinancing, involving a fleet of apx. 50 offshore construction vessels.

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