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Norway

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

BAHR maintains a strong position in the M&A market, having expanded its team with the hires of Tord Fondevik, Christoffer Bjerknes, and Christian Willumsen Haug from Schjodt LLP reinforcing the firm’s capabilities. The sizeable team is jointly steered by Øystein Guvåg and Jonathan Uggedal. Guvåg is a key name for domestic and foreign private equity sponsors in transactions, and Uggedal concentrates on private M&A for venture capital funds and private equity funds. Svein Gerhard Simonnæs is an active advisor on private and public M&A, while Lars Kristian Sande works closely with private equity and industrial investors. Robin Bakken specialises in the public M&A side. Lars Gunnar Aas joined from Advokatfirmaet CLP DA in January 2026.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jonathan Uggedal, Kamilla Kristiansen, and Sander Pettersen all showed deep knowledge in the M&A field, exceptional work ethic, providing both profound legal assistance and guiding in commercial discussions.'
  • ‘BAHR's team stands out for its combination of deep technical expertise and a very pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. They have demonstrated the ability to handle complex, cross-border, and multi-party transactions with clarity and efficiency. A differentiator is their ability to balance sharp legal analysis with commercial judgment. The team is highly responsive and collaborative, which has enabled seamless work towards favourable outcomes of our transactions.’
  • ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their accessibility and clear dedication to our transactions. They excel at managing complex negotiations, keeping all parties aligned towards closing while ensuring our interests are safeguarded in detail.’
  • ‘BAHR’s commercial, corporate and M&A team is among the strongest in the market, combining legal excellence with industry insight. What makes the practice unique is its ability to handle the most complex and high-profile transactions while still providing pragmatic advice that is workable in practice. The team is highly strategic, offering solutions that anticipate regulatory, competition, and contractual challenges early in the process.’
  • ‘Jacob Møller is a standout partner and our trusted advisor in corporate and transactional matters. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to combine exceptional legal knowledge with strong commercial instincts. He is a strategic partner who quickly understands the business drivers behind legal issues.’
  • ‘Our experience with BAHR is that they are extremely competent and combine their legal expertise with impressive insights into business and strategic topics, making them a highly valued advisor.’

Key clients

  • Adevinta
  • Aker
  • Aker Solutions
  • Aker BP
  • Aker Energy
  • Aker Horizons
  • Aker Carbon Capture ASA
  • Norvestor Equity
  • HitecVision
  • REITAN
  • Castellum Aktiebolag AB
  • CMB.TECH N.V.

Work highlights

Advising Adevinta on its NOK 141 billion public takeover by a consortium led by Permira and Blackstone, supported by eBay and Schibsted through equity rollovers.
Advising on Castellum’s mandatory offer for Entra following its acquisition of a significant stake, triggering a potential renewed takeover battle.
Advising HitecVision and Sval Energi on the USD 1.6 billion sale of Sval Energi to DNO.

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Tord Fondevik
Tord Fondevik
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Practice head

Øystein Guvåg; Jonathan Uggedal

Other key lawyers

Svein Gerhard Simonnæs; Lars Kristian Sande; Robin Bakken; Jacob Møller; Anne Dahl Frisak; Kamilla Kristiansen; Sander Pettersen; Lars Gunnar Aas; Christoffer Bjerknes; Robert Romansky; Tord Fondevik; Christian Willumsen Haug

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