’s insolvency and corporate recovery practice is well-placed to advise a varied client roster of energy, shipping, offshore, and financial companies. Kaare Christian Tapper oversees the department, taking on complex restructurings, while Leif Petter Madsen is a name to note for complex bankruptcies and is engaged by companies and creditors on financial restructuring, creditor protection, and enforcement. Thea A. Sørensen has extensive experience acting for corporate clients and creditors in restructuring and refinancing mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The insolvency and restructuring team is practical, responsive, and solution-focused. They handle complex cases with confidence and offer clear advice. The team has deep experience and a collaborative approach, making them a go-to team for complex restructuring matters.’
- ‘Sofie Vikse is sharp, reliable, and easy to work with. She handles complex insolvency matters calmly and gives clear, practical advice. Leif Petter Madsen is highly experienced and dependable. His deep knowledge of insolvency law and calm, strategic approach make him a valued advisor in complex cases.’
- ‘Working with the team from Kaare Christian Tapper in particular, is clean, efficient and precise.'
- ‘Kaare Christian Tapper is a highly seasoned lawyer with a faultless mastery of both the legal aspects and the practicalities in resolving real-world aspects and opportunities in distress situations.’
- ‘Kaare Christian Tapper: highly qualified lawyer with unique business understanding.’
- ‘A great team that includes Leif Petter Madsen, Sofie Vikse, Johan Astrup Heber, and Kaare Christian Tapper. The team can handle complex matters of significant size.’
Key clients
- Brødrene AS
- Brødrene Eiendom AS
- Solstad Offshore ASA
- DNB Bank ASA
- Havila Holding AS
- Conduit Club Oslo AS, estate in bankruptcy
- Fleks AS, estate in bankruptcy
- Home & Cottage AS, estate in bankruptcy
- Dolphin Drilling AS
- Recreate ASA, estate in bankruptcy
- OpenGate Capital
- Cityplan AS, estate in bankruptcy
Work highlights
Advised the secured lenders of XXL ASA in restructuring negotiations of the XXL group's debt of approx. NOK 900m.
Assisted Brødrene Aa AS, a leading Norwegian shipbuilder, with restructuring efforts following financial difficulties.
Advised ASA on bankruptcy proceedings.
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Practice head
Kaare Christian Tapper
Other key lawyers
Leif Petter Madsen; Thea A. Sørensen; Sofie Vikse; Johan Astrup Heber