CMS Kluge has strong knowledge of corporate and M&A matters across a range of industries, including oil and gas, construction, and maritime logistics. Espen Debes leads the group and receives mandates from clients in a variety of sectors, ranging from healthcare to energy. Frode Olsen is a reference for construction and technology clients for work on private equity transactions. New partner Christina Lavold is experienced in project management on both the buy and sell sides of M&A transactions, frequently acting for financial and industrial clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘CMS Kluge's corporate legal team are our most trusted corporate law advisors for Norway. We have worked with them for nearly 10 years now, and they demonstrate a clear knowledge of the market, as well as providing clear and effective legal advice for our M&A transactions. They understand our business, so are able to tailor their advice to better advise us on negotiations and important legal points.’
- ‘Frode Olsen is a smart and savvy corporate negotiator, with great market knowledge combined with solid legal background (and accounting as well, a great combination). He has spent time learning about ECI's needs so is able to provide more pinpoint advice and assistance to help us meet our corporate goals.’
- ‘Collaborative, available, and sharing team that has been a preferred partners for a long time.’
- Christian Lavold is a highly capable lawyer. I am highly impressed by how she challenges the sell side in transactions in a very professional and polite, yet precise way.’
- ‘I have been very impressed with this team. The practice is led with clear vision and strong leadership, which sets the tone for quality and consistency in everything they do. The team leader not only guides strategy but also ensures that the group works together seamlessly, giving clients confidence that they are in safe hands.’
- ‘What makes this team stand out is the quality of the individuals. Each person brings not only strong technical expertise but also a genuine commitment to understanding client needs and delivering practical, effective solutions. They differentiate themselves from competitors by combining deep knowledge with accessibility.'
Key clients
- Credo Partners
- Luxcara
- Intervest
- Optimarin
- Arise
- AnalysysMason
- Sonic Titan
- Xplora Technologies
- Kongsberg Discovery
- Ramco Pipetech Holdings
Work highlights
Advised Xplora Technologies on its acquisition of Doro AB, a listed company.
Advised Delmar Systems on the cross-border acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares in a mooring company.
Advised Safetec Holding as sole shareholder on its strategic, cross-border sale to TÜV Rheinland, to complement TÜV Rheinland’s existing service offering. The combined business will be one of the leading risk and safety consulting businesses in Europe.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Espen Debes
Other key lawyers
Frode Olsen; Christina Lavold; Nora Rennemo