BAHR has a strong position in the capital markets sector, continuing to engage in equity and debt transactions. The team regularly manages mandates for an impressive roster of clients, often involving cross-border elements. Magnus Tønseth is a key figure in the team for debt financing, having experience in cross-border financing structures. Lars Knem Christie has been an active advisor on large stock exchange transactions. The two jointly lead the team, which also includes Robin Bakken, and Camilla Iversen, both key names for ECM transactions. Richard Sjøqvist is noted for his work in the debt capital market space.

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‘They consistently deliver high-quality services in a timely manner, and their thorough understanding of our organisation enables them to anticipate our needs and highlight the considerations most relevant to us.’
‘Quick to respond and available when needed across a broad range of issues and always able to tap into the wider network when required. Excellent client service and available also for urgent matters.’
‘Interested and engaged in our business - this is a great level of dedication to our business, which we value.’
‘Robin Bakken makes strong personal relationships. Good at translating complexity into common sense.’
‘Very skilled, dedicated, hard-working, and proactive team.’
‘Camilla Iversen demonstrated great skills, but also a hands-on approach and dedication that benefited our process significantly, and showed her proactive mindset.'

Key clients

ABG Sundal Collier
A.P. Møller
Adevinta
Aker BP ASA
Aker companies
EnTrust
BlueNord ASA
Carasent
Castellum
Castor Ships
Clarksons Securities
CMB.TECH

Work highlights

Advising CMB.TECH NV on its contemplated merger with Golden Ocean Group Limited, expected to create a USD 3.2 billion listed diversified maritime group.

Advising PGS ASA on its statutory merger with TGS ASA to form a full-service geophysical data company.

Advising Sparebank Vest and Sparebanken Sør on updates and issuances under their EMTN programs, and on establishing new EMTN programs for Sparebanken Norge and its covered bond company following their anticipated merger.

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