Arntzen de Besche

M&A and Capital Markets, Corporate law, Private equity

Partner. With over 25 years of experience of the acquisition and divestment of businesses and equity transactions, Dagslet is one of the longest serving lawyers currently employed at Arntzen de Besche. He has been project manager for several of the larger transactions in which Arntzen de Besche has been engaged as legal advisor. He is ranked as a leading transaction lawyer by rating agencies such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

He has extensive experience of assisting with acquisitions in a number of business sectors, such as energy, technology, fisheries, aquaculture and tourism, as well as the service sector.

Dagslet has in-depth knowledge of decision-making processes and structures in major enterprises or business groups. This insight, combined with a firm understanding of the commercial drivers, makes him a strong and inclusive project manager, who is keen to find the short-term and long-term solutions that add value to the transaction. Dagslet is quick to understand his clients’ needs and objectives, and provides clear communication throughout the process.

Foreign companies
Dagslet has years of experience of assisting foreign companies, including Royal Dutch Shell plc, DCC plc, and international investment/private equity firms, such as Elliot Investment Management LP, TA Associates, Platinum Equity, with their investments in Norwegian businesses.

2006 - Arntzen de Besche - Partner

2000 - 2006, Arntzen de Besche - Lawyer

1998 - 2000, Arntzen de Besche - Associate

Norwegian, English

Norwegian Bar Association.

1998, Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo