Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘s corporate and M&A department is well-positioned to advise clients in the technology, onshore and offshore energy, food, and aquaculture sectors. Ellen Schult Ulriksen heads up the corporate department, while seasoned M&A lawyer Bjørn Olav Torpp leads the M&A practice and frequently acts on transactions within the renewable energy and technology spaces. Bård Sandstad is a particularly active player in matters related to the energy transition sector, while Kjetil Hardeng is a leading name for domestic and foreign clients in corporate projects and transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The individuals I have worked with distinguish themselves through clarity, professionalism, and a strong ability to remain solution-oriented under pressure. They combine technical expertise with practical advice, which makes their guidance both reliable and actionable.’
- ‘Haavind stands out as a highly professional and commercially minded firm that truly understands both the legal and business aspects of a transaction.’
- ‘Bjørn Olav Torpp has a unique ability to see the bigger picture and communicate complex legal matters in a simple and trustworthy way.’
- ‘Preben Brecke stands out for his accessibility, clear communication, and ability to handle complex matters efficiently. Andreas Vik adds real value through his pragmatic and creative approach, always getting to the point and helping us find workable solutions quickly.’
- ‘The Haavind M&A practice stands out for its deep industry insight, responsiveness, and breadth of expertise—especially in highly regulated sectors.’
- ‘High-quality advice. excellent business understanding, timely deliveries, very good project management, and lean teams with good composition, both with respect to experience and subject matter experts.’
Key clients
- Aker Horizons
- Telenor
- BlackRock
- Norsun Holding
- Aider
- Broodstock
- Equinor Venture
- Billerud AB
- Ingka Investment
- Å Energi
- Arctic Securities
- NOV
Work highlights
Advised Aker Horizons ASA in connection with the merger with Aker.
Advised Kontoor on their NOK multi-billion acquisition of Helly Hansen.
Advised Å Energi on their high-value acquisition of Orkla Energi (Saudefaldene) and Trælandsfos from Orkla ASA.
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Practice head
Ellen S. Ulriksen; Bjørn Olav Torpp
Other key lawyers
Bård Sandstad; Kjetil Hardeng; Herman Stieng; Andreas Vik; Preben Brecke