BAHR is one of the largest law firms in Norway. The firm, established in 1966, has offices in Oslo and Bergen. The firm has high quality work in all areas of financial and corporate work ranging from banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency.
Highlights
In banking and finance, the team advised
DNB Bank and other arrangers on the amendment and extension of VISMA’s multicurrency term and revolving credit facilities. This was the first loan in the Norwegian market to have a term loan B structure. It is also the largest unrated syndicated sponsor backed LBO in the European market.
In another notable transaction, the M&A team advised
Adevinta on the takeover offer led by Permira and Blackstone, as well as General Atlantic and TCV for all shares in Adevinta. This takeover is the largest public takeover in Norway ever with an equity value of EURO 14 billion, and the most significant take-private deal in Europe
during 2023/2024.
Testimonials
“Clearly on top of all aspects of the deal and very detail oriented; the team are also incredibly responsive and I highly rate Ida-Marie
Windrup who is an absolute pleasure to deal with and ensures that her team are always providing exceptional client service and driving the deal forward to a successful close.” - Asset finance
“BAHR's lawyers are extremely
knowledgeable, but also bring with them a commercial mindset and a willingness to find solutions on behalf of their clients.” - Bank lending
“BAHR handled the assignment efficiently and with great professionalism. They were responsive and guided us seamlessly through the entire process—from the term sheet stage to the final signed agreement” - Banking and finance
“They offer the complete package of services from corporate law through M&A and regulatory advice” - Financial restructuring
“The quality of their team, their skill, experience and pragmatic approach to any transaction” - M&A
Key clients
ABG Sundal Collier, Aker BP,
BlueNord,
Sparebank 1,
Nordic Trustee, Aker Group, Pareto Securities, DNB, A.P. Møller – Maersk,
Adevinta,
AVA Eiendom, Aker Solutions,
Sporveien AS, City of Oslo, department of water and sewage, Hafslund Oslo
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