SANDS is well-positioned to provide advice on transactions across various industries, including technology, healthcare, energy, and aquaculture. Practice head Terje Gulbrandsen has experience extending to public, private, and private equity transactions, both domestic and international. Espen Furuholt has been a key advisor on the full lifecycle of transactions across various industries, while Erik Lind is particularly experienced in the health and care sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Competent, credible, and solution-oriented trust and weight in demanding negotiations that get the parties moving efficiently and with high capacity.'
- ‘Joakim Hovet - extremely efficient and competent.'
- ‘The firm is responsive and has the knowledge and competencies to provide the required services to my company.'
- ‘Terje Gulbrandsen is the lawyer I have worked with, and he has continued to provide the same level of responsive and high-quality services.'
- ‘What makes this team stand out is their ability to combine legal precision with commercial insight, even under pressure. Their responsiveness and commitment to getting the deal over the line – without compromising on quality – speaks to a strong internal culture of collaboration and accountability.’
- ‘Terje Gulbrandsen handled the process with a high level of professionalism, including all aspects related to the SPA and SHA. What stood out was his ability to balance the interests of both parties, ensuring that short-term objectives were met while long-term value and clarity were preserved.’
Key clients
- Eitzen Avanti AS
- Christiania Gas A/S
- AS Knutshaugfisk
- Miss Group
- Kvarøy Landbasert AS
- Hardhaus AS
- Cetus AS
- VIEW Group AS
- Norsk Kapitalplassering AS
- Sounds Like Gold AS
- Valued
- Bohus AS
Work highlights
Advised Eitzen Avanti AS and Christiania Gas A/S on the multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Navquim from Sogestran Shipping, involving 12 vessel SPVs and corporate structures across several European jurisdictions.
Advised Miss Group on the NOK 700m acquisition of Domeneshop AS, handling all Norwegian legal aspects in coordination with Squire Patton Boggs (UK).
Represented the owners of AS Knutshaugfisk on the NOK 1.2bn sale to SalMar ASA, a strategic transaction in the Norwegian aquaculture sector.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Terje Gulbrandsen
Other key lawyers
Espen Furuholt; Erik Lind; Joakim Hovet