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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Preben Brecke
Partner: Christopher Sveen
Partner: Kjetil Hardeng
Partner : Aksel Tannum
Partner: Hans Christian Donjem
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

170

Number of partners

47

Languages

Scandinavian languages, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Haavind is a leading Norwegian law firm with offices in Oslo, Bergen, Bodø and Svalbard. The firm’s history stretches back to 1856. We provide advice to Norwegian and international companies as well as organisations in the public and private sectors.

Our industry focus combined with specialized lawyers in 22 different practise areas give us a unique position to handle legal issues and create opportunities for our clients. Across the business sectors we offer excellent services within employment law, corporate and dispute resolution. Our teams consist of legal experts with a commercial mindset, ready to offer the best possible advice and solutions for our client

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • M&A
  • Competition
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Financial restructuring
  • Private equity
  • Real estate finance
Address:
Haakon VIIs Gate 10
Oslo, 0161
Postboks 359 Sentrum
Tel:+47 2243 3000 Fax:+47 2243 3001 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://haavind.no/en/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 3
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BAHR
8 practice areas
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Thommessen
8 practice areas
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Wiersholm
8 practice areas
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Wikborg Rein
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Arntzen Grette
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
8 practice areas
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Simonsen Vogt Wiig
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Haavind
8 practice areas
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Selmer
8 practice areas
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Tier 4

CLP
8 practice areas
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CMS Kluge
6 practice areas
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DLA Piper
3 practice areas
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SANDS
7 practice areas
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Notable

Kvale
4 practice areas
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Capital markets : Debt
Notable
10 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BAHR
8 practice areas
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Thommessen
8 practice areas
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Wiersholm
8 practice areas
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Wikborg Rein
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Arntzen Grette
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Selmer
8 practice areas
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Simonsen Vogt Wiig
8 practice areas
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Notable

Haavind
8 practice areas
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SANDS
7 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 2
12 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BAHR
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
8 practice areas
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Thommessen
8 practice areas
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Wiersholm
8 practice areas
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Wikborg Rein
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

CLP
8 practice areas
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Haavind
8 practice areas
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Selmer
8 practice areas
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Simonsen Vogt Wiig
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Arntzen Grette
8 practice areas
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AGP Advokater
3 practice areas
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SANDS
7 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 2
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BAHR
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
8 practice areas
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Thommessen
8 practice areas
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Wiersholm
8 practice areas
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Wikborg Rein
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

CLP
8 practice areas
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Haavind
8 practice areas
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Selmer
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Arntzen Grette
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper
3 practice areas
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Simonsen Vogt Wiig
8 practice areas
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Tier 4

AGP Advokater
3 practice areas
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Aabø-Evensen & Co
7 practice areas
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CMS Kluge
6 practice areas
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SANDS
7 practice areas
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Notable

Kvale
4 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
13 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BAHR
8 practice areas
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Haavind
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
8 practice areas
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Thommessen
8 practice areas
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Wiersholm
8 practice areas
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Wikborg Rein
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Arntzen Grette
8 practice areas
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CMS Kluge
6 practice areas
View profile
Selmer
8 practice areas
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Simonsen Vogt Wiig
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

CLP
8 practice areas
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Kvale
4 practice areas
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Lund & Co
2 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Haavind is a full-service law firm based in Oslo. It was established in 1893. Haavind is a full-service law firm with specialist focuses on banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and project development.

 

Highlights

In banking and finance, the firm advised BlackRock on the sale of two Norwegian wind farms, Tellenes and Guleslesttene, to Envy in a EUR 537.5 million deal. The firm provided strategic legal advice and legal assessments on the sale and sale.  

In another notable highlight, the firm advised Nordly Holding in connection with its sale of 75% of the shares in STIM AS to Summa Equity. The financing established a strategic partnership between Nordly Holding and STIM AS in furthering sustainable growth in the fish health business.  

 

Testimonials 2025

“Responsiveness and industry expertise” - Banking and finance 

Haavind's bank/finance team led by partner Hans Christian Donjem is pragmatic, business oriented and flexible. They have a solid understanding of the regulatory landscape, and invests time in understanding their clients and their business environment.” - Banking and finance 

“Great competency and partner availability.” - Capital market equity  

“Very good understanding of the issues, quick response and good service overall.” - Financial Services Regulatory  

Knowledgeable, solution orientated” - Financial service regulatory  

“Available and hands on. Very good people skills, and easy to corporate with.” - Financial service regulatory  

“Haavind stands out for its extensive experience with M&A processes, particularly in the tech and SaaS sectors. Their deep understanding of cross-border transactions, combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, ensured efficiency and clarity throughout our sale to a foreign buyer. Their ability to anticipate issues and manage complex legal frameworks clearly reflects their strength in handling similar high-stakes deals.” - M&A 

 

Key clients

Axactor, Telenor, Omda, BlackRock, Alimentation Couche-Tard, FSN Capital, Corio Generation, Kople, Telenor, Statnett Eolus, Norwegian Public Road Administration, Helse Sør-Øst, Bane NOR

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Deal Highlights
2 results2 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Fastighets AB Balder - M&A
2021-05-05
Haavind
Norway
M&A
Fastighets AB Balder
Buyer
Kople AS - M&A
2022-01-18
Haavind
Norway
M&A
Kople AS
Target
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