Banking and finance (including shipping finance)

Wikborg Rein

Wikborg Rein‘s team leverages its global network of offices to provide cross-border transactional support on financing matters; its recent work includes noteworthy ESG financing cases. The team is jointly led by Ole Andenæs and Andreas Kjensli Lund. Andenæs heads the financial regulatory sub-group and assists investment firms and asset managers therein, while Lund is recommended in corporate and real estate financing. Johan Rasmussen has a broad practice with notable expertise in shipping and offshore-related finance, and Daniel Nygaard Nyberg focuses on asset management, taxation and funding. Stine Barstad has an ’ability to navigate complex issues’ and Lars-Erik Østerbø is a name to note.

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‘A highly professional team, which is efficient and delivers in time. Gives good advice and directs the clients to take the right decision. Delivers a very smooth and effective process.’
‘Wikborg Rein delivers the highest quality in the market and is the preferred choice if matters are urgent or complex.’
‘Very good knowledge of financing, particularly the combination of bank and bond structures as well as the interaction between the various debt instruments in the structure.’
‘Alexander Owesen is very knowledgeable and has a high work capacity and complex knowledge of bank and bond structures’
‘Johan Rasmussen is notably distinguished by his remarkable presence and responsiveness. He consistently provides timely updates and follows up on cases in an exceptionally thorough manner, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his clients and their needs.’
‘Stine Barstad is a standout professional. Her expertise, solution-oriented approach, and meticulous attention-to-detail make her a dream to work with. Her ability to navigate complex issues with precision and creativity has been invaluable.’
‘Andreas Kjensli Lund is always available and really knows how to advise the bank in loan transactions, finding the perfect balance between legal advice and being a commercial sparring partner.’

Key clients

DNB Bank ASA
Nordea Bank Abp
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Danske Bank A/S
Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Eksportfinansiering Norge
BNP Paribas
ING Bank N.V
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Credit Suisse AG

Work highlights

Advised the buyers in the acquisition of Adevinta ASA.
Advised the lenders in connection with the financing of 9 offshore vessels sold by Sea1 Offshore Inc. to Siem Sustainable Energy Sarl and the refinancing by Sea1.
Advised Floatel International Ltd with a $375m refinancing comprised of a revolving credit facility and a new bond issue repaying two existing bond issues.

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