BAHR
Client SatisfactionFielding a team of ‘hardcore negotiators,’ BAHR remains a market-leading presence in the Norwegian capital markets space, routinely assisting clients on large and complex international transactions. Hailed by clients as ’the best law firm in Norway within this field’, the team is jointly led by Richard Sjøqvist and Lars Knem Christie; Sjøqvist heads up the firm's banking and finance practice and takes point on large debt capital markets matters, while ‘trailblazer’ Christie is the key contact for IPOs and share offerings. Audun Nedrelid is recommended for high-value bond issuances, while Markus Nilssen has a special focus on financial regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The best law firm in Norway within this field.’
- 'Lars Knem Christie is one of the most talented attorneys I have worked with; his ability to quickly digest very complex information and to respond with a fulsome analysis is a great strength. A trailblazer in the Norwegian capital market. We could not ask for better representation.’
- ‘The team shows great legal skill in combination with commercial insight and understanding. Delivers fast and in high quality.’
‘Lars Knem Christie is particularly service-minded and proactive in dealing with issues arising throughout processes.’
‘Extremely dedicated with ample resources and ability to stand out as hardcore negotiators in complex issues.’
‘Team has a great pulse on the relevant capital markets and activities which may be relevant to us as a client. In addition, BAHR has shown a unique ability to analyse, reflect and resolve a broad spectrum of different topics for us as an issuer.’
‘Lars Knem Christie has proven to be dependable, proactive and solution-oriented in an efficient manner - especially when time is of the essence. And overall, his advice, trustworthiness and pleasant persona are of great value to us as a client.’
‘Audun Nedrelid is experienced, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He has a good understanding of what contract terms are possible to achieve in the market and holds a steady hand on the wheel while catering for a good process for all stakeholders involved.’
Key clients
- PGS
- Aker Group
- Pareto Securities
- Norwegian Energy Company
- DNB Bank and DNB Markets
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Adevinta
- HitecVision
- SalMar
- Cool Company Ltd
- Frøy
- ABG Sundal Collier
- Nordic Trustee
- Morgan Stanley
- JP Morgan
- Norconsult Holding
- Energy Drilling
Work highlights
- Acted as legal adviser to OSE-listed seafood giant SalMar ASA in connection with a large and complex public M&A transaction involving five publicly listed companies.
- Acted as lead legal adviser to PGS on the issuance of a new $450m senior secured Nordic high-yield bond with a four-year tenor.
- Recently assisted Aker ASA in connection with several issuances of green bonds for a total of around NOK3bn.
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Lars Knem Christie, Richard Sjøqvist