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Jakob Villum

Jakob Villum

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Advokatfirmaet CLP DA

Advokatfirmaet CLP DA

Norway

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Fielding knowledge of the private equity sector, the boutique firm Advokatfirmaet CLP DA has continued to attract new clients to its roster of well-established corporate clients. Department head Alexander Lund concentrates on issues relating to private equity and venture capital, including acquisitions, investments, and restructurings. Jakob Villum is an active adviser to both sellers and buyers of businesses. Arve Rolstad Jahren is another key name in the team. Max Mossin Wagle arrived from Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS in August 2025. Lars Gunnar Aas left the firm in 2026.
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Phone
+47 922 55 336
Email
[email protected]
Profile
clp.no

Profile

Work Department
Capital markets, Corporate/M&A, Private equity, Technology/IPR
Position

Jakob Villum has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as from private equity fund formations, and is also regularly involved in other capital markets transactions, securities law and IT contracts. He is regularly rated as one of the leading private equity and venture capital lawyers in Norway.

Career

Partner, CLP (2015-)
Partner, Schjødt (2005-2015)
Senior Associate, Schjødt (2002-2005)
Associate judge, District Court of Vesterålen (2001-2002)
Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm, London (2000)
Associate, Schjødt (1998-2001)

Languages
Scandinavian languages and English
Memberships
Member of the Norwegian Bar Association
Education

Master of Law, University of Oslo, Norway (1997)

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong and knowledgeable legal advisors.'

  • ‘I have very good working relations with Kristoffer Gjesdahl, they are a strong team for us, and they solve our needs in a swift and professional manner.’

Key clients

  • ECO Stor AS
  • Standout Capital

Work highlights

Advising Jordanes AS in connection with a management buyout and refinancing of the Jordanes group.