Regarded as ‘responsive, down-to-earth, and practical’, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig has positioned itself as a key advisor to private equity funds, start-up companies, and blue-chip companies in the industrial M&A sector. Department head Stian Alexander Slaatta has demonstrable experience in structured transaction processes and cross-border transactions. Amund Fougner Bugge frequently advises public companies on industrial M&A deals. Kristoffer Birkeland and Christian Vestheim are key names for venture capital transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Stian Alexander Stlaatta is one of the company which stands out in particular. He is incredible to work with. Always present for his clients, highly skilled, and always with a positive 'can-do' mindset.’
  • ‘I had the pleasure of working with Stian Alexander Slaatta from Simonsen Vogt Wiig on a private M&A transaction, where his firm acted as sole legal advisor to the client. Stian was exceptionally hands-on and efficient throughout the process.’
  • ‘Truly partner-led team with an agile approach to scale scope and deliverables to case-specific needs. Easy to collaborate with and provides concrete legal advice on complex challenges. Strong M&A practice and a very dedicated team. Seamless collaboration between the different legal departments within SVW.’
  • ‘Stian Alexander Slaatta has a hands-on approach and is extremely dedicated. He is easy to collaborate with and focuses on dealing with critical items to ensure that processes run smoothly and efficiently.’
  • ‘What really sets Simonsen apart is how easy they are to work with. They’re responsive, down-to-earth, and practical, and they’ve consistently given us advice that’s both legally sound and commercially useful. Rather than just flagging risks, they help us figure out how to move forward in a smart, balanced way.’
  • ‘I’ve been especially happy with the support from Ingrid Wiedswang Sigholt. She’s incredibly diligent, sharp, and reliable, and has become a key go-to for us. She always delivers high-quality work, but just as importantly, she brings a calm, thoughtful approach that makes collaboration really smooth.’

Key clients

  • Addtech Nordic AB
  • Azets Norway Holding AS
  • Space Norway AS
  • Telia Company AB
  • Telia Norge AS
  • Finstad Jørgensen AS
  • Kennet Partners
  • Spir Group ASA
  • MB Funds
  • Yara International ASA
  • Veolia Environnement S.A
  • Fredrikstad municipality

Work highlights

Advised the municipality of Fredrikstad with the sale of its 51% shareholding in utilities grid company Fredrikstad Energi AS.
Represented EnvisionTech and Nysnø Klimainvesteringer in conjunction with their investment in Maritime Robotics AS.
Represented Oslo Stock Exchange listed Spir Group ASA on its divestment of Sikri AS to private equity firm STG Partners, LLC for NOK 1 billion in the structured auction process led by ABG Sundal Collier.
Practice head

Stian Alexander Slaatta

Other key lawyers

Amund Fougner Bugge; Kristoffer Birkeland; Christian Vestheim; Ingrid Wiedswang Sigholt