Regarded for ‘professionalism, collaboration, and a positive attitude,’ Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS’s bankruptcy and restructuring department acts for debtors, creditors, and mortgagees in corporate recovery cases. Department head Håvard Wiker chiefly focuses on restructuring, debt negotiations, and bankruptcy, and Nils Holger Koefoed combines knowledge in business law with experience in bankruptcy and debt negotiations. Harald Sommernes handles restructuring, bankruptcy, and debt negotiations. Tuva Wolff Eikrem and Håkon Styrvold Carlberg are key supportive presences on a variety of matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is the only true specialist insolvency and recovery practice in Norway with a preeminent position both in the academic community for insolvency law and in the practical work with liquidations and restructurings. The practice has a wide selection of solid people on all levels.’
- ‘We have consistently experienced a high level of professionalism, strong legal expertise, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach. The team demonstrates a commitment to driving matters forward efficiently towards the best possible outcome.’
- ‘Håvard Wiker – the best practitioner in Norway within insolvency and restructuring. He combines unmatched legal knowledge with an ability to see the commercial and strategic dimensions.’
Key clients
- Bjarøy Gruppen AS
- Bjarøy Handel AS
- Plantasjen Norge AS
- WSF Gruppen AS
- Brødrene AS
- Foto.no AS
- Foto.no Butikk AS
- Folkeuniversitetet AS
- Norsun AS
Work highlights
Appointed reconstructor in Plantasjen Norge AS, a Nordic retail chain specialised in plants and garden products.
Appointed trustee for Brødrende Aa AS, its bankruptcy estate
Assistance to Bjarøy Handel AS, with the acquisition of the bankrupt operation of Home & Cottage AS
Lawyers
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Practice head
Håvard Wiker
Other key lawyers
Erik Sandtrø; Nils Holger Koefoed; Harald Sommernes; Tuva Wolff Eikrem; Håkon Styrvold Carlberg; Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen