Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is praised as 'experienced, commercially minded, and solution-focused', and is home to an experienced capital markets team. Christian Grüner Sagstad leads the ECM practice and has extensive experience in capital raisings and listings. Also on the ECM front, Hans Cappelen Arnesen and Solveig Fagerheim Bugge are regularly engaged by corporate clients, private equity firms, and investment banks. Anders Arnkværn combines his knowledge of M&A with his expertise in capital markets to advise on the M&A of listed companies. Einar Grette heads up the DCM practice and regularly acts on financing within the bank and bond markets, including high yield and convertible bond issuances. Frida Stene-Slotte is another key name in this space.

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‘Baard Bale has a very calm and pragmatic approach, deep market knowledge, and a strong sense of client priorities. He puts in the hour and shows true dedication to the client. The associates supporting him are well-prepared, detail-oriented, and deliver consistent quality across all stages of the deal.’
‘A blue-chip firm with broad capabilities and resources. One of the go-to firms for capital market transactions in Norway. Good for complex transactions/situations; however, we have also worked with them on more "simple" equity capital market transactions (e.g. secondary placings) where they have been very efficient and hands-on.’
‘I have worked with Anders Arnkværn, who is a very seasoned and experienced partner. I would also highlight Lars Eirik Gåseide Røsås for equity capital market transactions (worked with him on a previous IPO and secondary placings) and would recommend both of them (on a partner level). Both are hands-on with good availability and knowledge.’
‘We view Thommessen's capital markets team as experienced, commercially minded, and solution-focused. They combine technical expertise with a clear understanding of market dynamics and regulatory expectations, which makes their advice both practical and reliable.'
‘Comprehensive one-stop adviser on all relevant capital markets issues, with pre-eminent capabilities in each expert field - negotiations, contracts, regulation, competition, and due diligence.’
‘Hans Cappelen Arnesen - the most highly respected legal adviser in corporate transactions. Anders Arnkvaern - outstanding in negotiations and contract discussions, combining legal and financial issues.’

Key clients

ABG Sundal Collier
Altor Fund Manager
Arctic Securities AS
B2Holding ASA
BerGenBio ASA
Borgestad ASA
BW Energy Limited
BW Group Limited
BW LPG Limited
BW Offshore Limited
Cadeler A/S
Carnegie AS

Work highlights

Advised DOF Group ASA on a private placement raising gross proceeds of approx. NOK 1.2 bn in order to part-finance the USD 1.112 bn acquisition of Maersk Supply Services.

Advised XXL ASA in connection with (i) its proposed fully underwritten rights issue to finance working capital needs and (ii) the announcement of an alternative, non-completed, structure which could not be blocked by Frasers Group Plc.

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