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Wiersholm

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The ‘commercially-minded and solutions-oriented’ team at Wiersholm advises on the remit of financial matters, across industry sectors including shipping and offshore, oil and gas, infrastructure, renewable energy, seafood, aviation and real estate. Practice head Atle Gabrielsen is a key name with capabilities advising lenders and borrowers on debt financing matters. Kristine Hasle handles shipping finance cases in transactional contexts. Petter Thomren Moltu is recommended for his abilities advising lenders and borrowers on financings. The March 2024 arrival of Audun Dahle-Nedrelid from BAHR bolstered the team.
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  • ‘I highly recommend Wiersholm's banking and finance practice. They put together a strong team, who follow up and stay hands-on throughout a financing process.’

  • ‘Strong knowledge of Norwegian and international requirements. Very familiar with market practices and strong relationships with the most relevant financing institutions in Norway.’

  • ‘Audun Dahle-Nedrelid has excellent availability and personal engagement. A key discussion partner for us regarding the interpretation of the agreements.’

  • ‘Very commercially-minded and solutions-oriented.’

  • ‘Andreas Rabe provides an end-to-end solution, giving the bank good advice and progressing the documentation with the banks and company promptly.’

  •  Petter Thomren Moltu is a great discussion partner on deals.’

  • ‘Atle Gabrielsen is a highly skilled lawyer, with a pragmatic approach. He is one of the best in the industry.’

Key clients

  • DNB Bank ASA
  • Danske Bank, Norwegian branch
  • SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA
  • Handelsbanken
  • Avarn Security Group
  • Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
  • Nordea Bank Abp
  • Maritime & Merchant Bank ASA
  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
  • Danske Bank A/S

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Petter Thomren Moltu

Practice head

Atle Gabrielsen

Other key lawyers

Kristine Hasle; Petter Thomren Moltu; Audun Dahle-Nedrelid; Andreas Rabe