Increasingly active in acquisitions, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ corporate and M&A team is recognised for its sector knowledge which spans the technology, energy, aquaculture and food spaces. Bjørn Olav Torpp is instructed on a variety of cross-border and private equity transactions and co-heads the practice alongside Ellen Schult Ulriksen, who advises companies and creditors on financial restructuring and insolvency mandates. Bård Sandstad focuses on the offshore and energy sectors, while Preben Brecke takes point on private equity issues. Kjetil Hardeng advises clients on transactions and projects, and Kaare Oftedal joined the practice from DLA Piper in late 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong M&A and corporate competencies combined with pragmatic approach.’
‘Bjørn Olav Torpp is a brilliant adviser, very strong corporate and M&A competencies combined with a trustworthy approach, connects well with us as client and builds trust with the counter-party. Down-to-earth, likable style.’
‘Good understanding of local legal market.’
Key clients
- Telenor
- TechnipFMC
- BlackRock
- Norsun
- TechnipEnergies
- Equinor Venture
- Billerud AB
- Ingka Investment
- Vardar AS
- Statkraft
- Arctic Securities
- NOV (former National Oilwell Varco)
Work highlights
Advised US investment giant BlackRock on the sale of two major operational wind farms to Norwegian utility Eviny.
Advised Hydro Energi AS on the entry into a partnership with Macquarie Asset Management
Advised Ingka on its investment in offshore wind in Norway.
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Practice head
Ellen Schult Ulriksen; Bjørn Olav Torpp
Other key lawyers
Bård Sandstad; Preben Brecke; Kjetil Hardeng; Kaare Oftedal