Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS‘ shipping, offshore & finance team acts for clients on matters from initial corporate structuring to asset acquisition to building contracts and charter parties. The team is co-led by restructuring expert Ole Johan Stensli and Erling Lind, an experienced advisor on transactions, with particular ability in the shipping sector. Katinka Wikborg and Håkon Hellerud work closely with national and international ship owners on shipping transactions, including asset transactions and financing.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Katinka Wikborg smashed the ball out of the ballpark. She assisted us in a very fast-paced and difficult transaction.’
- ‘Industry knowledge, being practical and proactive.’
- ‘Håkon Hellerud deserves special recognition for dedication to his work & clients. Always available and provides practical solutions.’
- ‘Excellent and responsive team with attention to detail and a commercial approach.’
- ‘Katinka Wikborg stands out as an incredibly hardworking and knowledgeable lawyer.'
- ‘Håkon Hellerund is a standout partner at Ro Sommernes, possessed of an excellent temperament and very good attention to detail.’
- ‘The shipping team is very professional and capable of delivering in a timely manner and handling challenging transactions. They run a very tight ship, very responsive, and we find great synergy among their team members.’
Key clients
- Borr Drilling Limited
- Himalaya Shipping Ltd.
- 2020 Bulkers Ltd.
- Pareto Securities AS
- Fearnley Securities AS
- Bruton Limited
Work highlights
Advised Borr Drilling Limited on financing and delivery of two jack-up drilling rigs from Seatrium, including tap issues under Borr's US note financing and coordination of legal efforts in multiple jurisdictions.
Advised Himalaya Shipping Ltd. on newbuilding program at New Times Shipyard in China, including construction contracts, vessel deliveries, and sale and leaseback financing arrangements with Chinese leasing houses, as well as the recent transfer of the Company to the Euronext Oslo Børs.
Advised Bruton Limited on its newbuilding program, including vessel construction contracts, corporate and commercial infrastructure, equity financing and Euronext listing.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ole Johan Stensli; Erling Lind
Other key lawyers
Katinka Wikborg; Håkon Hellerud