DLA Piper's team handles asset-based lending, export finance and real estate finance matters for its client roster, which features international and domestic banks. The team is led by Børge A Grøttjord whose areas of expertise span public infrastructure, real estate finance and public-private partnerships. Erik Ramm has experience handling restructuring mandates and loan workouts, while Camilla Wollan advises on regulatory and compliance matters. Vibeke Søvik Lindberg is also a key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘The people we work with have a high level of competence in the areas we demand and are quick in their delivery.’
‘High expertise and client orientation.’
‘Exceptional client service.’
‘The firm benefits from being a global law firm with access to resources in other countries in cross-border transactions.’
‘Admir Habibija is very service-minded and easy to work with. He gets things done efficiently.’
‘Vibeke was very good at explaining Norwegian law and providing good insights into industry norms. So I knew how we should manage negotiations.’
‘I would particularly like to highlight the team’s industry understanding and knowledge of our business. Central to us is the assistance they provide.’
‘High integrity, excellent service provision, fearless in negotiations. They give clear and precise feedback to us as clients.’
Key clients
- KLP Kommunal Landspensjonkasse
- Gjensidig Forsikringsselskap
- UniCredit
- Credit Suisse
- Telenor
- CHC Group
- Nordea
- Armada Credit Partners
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets.
- Silicon Valley Bank
Work highlights
- Advised KLP, as bondholder, on all matters in relation to a NOK 2.24bn bond refinancing.
- Advised DEAG with the issue of unsecured bonds under Norwegian law of up to €100m.
- Advised Parc BidCo AS in a complex refinancing transaction.
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Practice head
Børge A Grøttjord
Other key lawyers
Erik Ramm; Camilla Wollan; Vibeke Søvik Lindberg; Admir Habibija