Financial and corporate
Thommessen is a leading Norwegian law firm with offices in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and London. The firm’s history stretches back to 1856. The firm is highly ranked across all areas of financial and corporate law. The firm has a strong focus in banking, technology and renewable energy. This year, the banking team, led by Hans Haugstad, assisted the lenders with the refinancing of all bank debt of Entra. The transaction was the first known platform refinancing completed by a Norwegian real estate company. The projects team, led by Bendik Christoffersen, advised Nordkraft in the development of the ‘Powered Land’ concept, which is now being used by Aker, Nscale, and OpenAI in the laurnch of ‘Stargate Norway,’ an advanced AI infrastructure project. Key clients of the firm include DNB Bank, Nordea Bank, Danske Bank, Svenska Handelsbanken, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, DNB Markets, Pareto Securities, ABG, Clarksons, DOF Group, Kongsberg Gruppen, Goldman Sachs, ABG Sundal Collier, Arctic Securities, Northern Lights JV, RSK DA, Hydrogen Solutions, Heidelberg Materials, and Nordkraft.
Testimonials
‘They provide a knowledgeable, hands-on team to assist with all aspects of a matter.’ (Banking & Finance)
‘They are broad full-service team that always deliver quality and in time. The most experienced law firm on high yield transactions.’ (Capital Markets)
‘Swift and knowledgeable.’ (Capital Markets)
‘We appreciate their comprehensive delivery of all relevant services in both M&A and ECM; superior experience with Norwegian capital markets; and ability to assess market reactions from an investor point of view as well as regulatory concerns.’ (Capital Markets)
‘They demonstrate excellent expertise in EU regulation, EU‑level supervisory and policy practice (including the EBA and the European Commission), as well as in domestic interpretation and supervisory practice by the Norwegian FSA. They also have a strong understanding of how banks operate in practice and of the operational impact that different regulatory interpretations may have on banks’ day‑to‑day activities.’ (Financial Services Regulatory)
‘The firm has a strong power and utilities team; is knowledgeable about our business; and has strong M&A experience.’ (M&A)
‘The team has a personal touch, but at the same time is highly professional.’ (M&A)
‘Highly qualified, expedient, and trustworthy.’ (M&A)
‘We appreciate them adding new suppliers and consultants with relevant knowledge to the project.’ (Project Development)
‘We value access to Thommessen's expertise and network in industry and finance, which is really key to finding the right structures and deals that create value for the long term.’ (Project Development)
‘Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl is a very good discussion partner, who is very knowledgeable. She understands the industry and is good at understanding the client's needs.’ (Banking & Finance)
‘Frida Stene Slotte is professional and experienced.’ (Capital Markets)
‘Elinar Grette is diligent and delivers on time.’ (Capital Markets)
‘Hans Cappelen Arnesen is very experienced and trusted among all clients. When he appears on your side, everyone relaxes.’ (Capital Markets)
‘Anders Arnkværn understands capital market extremely well and understand the client's needs and priorities - a wonderful advantage when dealing with contract negotiations.’ (Capital Markets)
‘Anders Arnkværn is sharp, experienced, service minded.’ (M&A)
‘Anders Arnkværn is a trusted advisor with an ability to understand the financial aspects.’ (M&A)
‘Mons Alfred Paulsen is very experienced, in particular in some of the most important industries in Norway. He enjoys great respect in his field of business.’ (Capital Markets)
‘Jørgen Keiserud always demonstrates outstanding expertise and deliver work both efficiently and promptly. Moreover he shows a strong ability to assess the scope of the assignment and the legal issues at stake.’ (Financial Services Regulatory)
‘Tore Mydske offers an excellent understanding of, and a comprehensive overview of, the key legal issues facing the banking sector. As a partner, he maintains close oversight of all legal assignments while demonstrating strong leadership through effective delegation to his large and highly skilled team of lawyers. He also has strong social skills.’ (Financial Services Regulatory)
‘Marcus Kjelløkken possesses an excellent and well‑developed understanding of the legal challenges facing the banking sector. As his colleagues, he has a strong overview of complex matters.’ (Financial Services Regulatory)
‘Morten Coward Linstad is very knowledgeable about our business and the power and utilities sector; is always available to provide advice when needed; has fast delivery; and is a very nice person.’ (M&A)
‘Mette Borger Fyksen is high quality, commercially strong, and has an excellent ability to close deals.’ (M&A)
‘Ståle Kristiansen is skilled, focused, and to the point.’ (M&A)
‘Hans Haugstad is a trusted advisor with an ability to understand the client's needs.’ (M&A)
‘Henrik Torgrimsby is very proactive and costumer focused. He is extremely competent in the renewables business.’ (Project Development)
‘Marte Fossan Tingstad is skilled in her area of expertise.’ (Project Development)
‘Snorre Valdimarsson has the rare combination of solid industrial and legal know how and brings that over to us as his client in an extraordinary good way.’ (Project Development)
‘Vilde Ueland works efficiently, is responsive and cares about her client.’ (Project Development)
