Noted for a ‘blend of deep sector expertise and a genuinely client-centric approach’, Kvale Advokatfirma DA has a diverse client roster comprised of luxury brands, industrial enterprises, and renewable energy companies. Practice head Carl Christian Marthinussen lends his expertise in M&A to blue-chip companies, while Henrik Grung’s wide-ranging practice features private M&A, joint ventures, and commercial consultancy. Kristin Nyhus Halvorsen has expertise in corporate law, particularly focusing on business transfers. Lisa Jakobsen and Susanne Tenden Borch are key supportive presences on a variety of transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Henrik Grung is skilled, but demonstrates also deep insight into relevant industries/segments. This, combined with his proactive mindset and hands-on approach, gives significant value in M&A processes.'
- ‘Kvale provides a team with highly skilled lawyers. Headed up by Carl Christian Marthinussen, they manage transactions of all sizes in a highly effective manner.'
- ‘Blend of deep sector expertise and a genuinely client-centric approach... rather agile in a field often bogged down by classic law firm conservatism. Especially good in distressed cases. Fast turnarounds.'
- ‘Outstanding corporate and M&A team from top to bottom. Their quality and attention to detail, combined with their strong commercial understanding, are unique in the Norwegian market. High partner attention and always available when I need them.’
- ‘Partner Carl Christian Marthinussen is strongly recommended. Unique ability to find solutions when negotiations are difficult, strong legal knowledge, combined with a very pragmatic and to-the-point approach.'
- ‘Kristin Nyhus Halvorsen. Kristin is responsive and adept at assembling a customised team to meet our specific needs. She has extensive knowledge, quickly understands our challenges, and can provide us with prompt, situation-specific solution proposals.’
Key clients
- Danske Bank
- DNB Bank
- Elkjøp Nordic
- Höegh Autoliners
- NES Global Talent
- Greif
- Eniro
- Fearnley Offshore
- Bourbon Offshore
- Norsk Telegrambyrå
- Viatris
- Ramstad Bil
Work highlights
Advised Louis Vuitton's investment vehicle, LVHM Luxuty Ventures, on its investment in DB Equipment.
Advised FSV Group and its owners on the structured sale of all shares and assets of the company to American Industrial Partners, a US-based private equity partnership, and its subsidiary, Intership.
Advised Curry's Norwegian subsidiary, Elkjøp on several transactions in the Norwegian market.
Practice head
Carl Christian Marthinussen
Other key lawyers
Henrik Grung; Kristin Nyhus Halvorsen; Lisa Jakobsen; Susanne Tenden Borch