Capital markets

Wiersholm

Acting for both issuers and trustees, Wiersholm stands out for its strength across the full spectrum of capital markets work, handling a high volume of private placements, bonds, IPOs and listing mandates. Equity capital markets work is a particular area of expertise for the firm. A key name here is Anne Lise E. Gryte, who has ‘invaluable and unmatched’ expertise across all aspects of ECM work; she now co-heads the team alongside bond markets specialist Petter Thomren Moltu. Tone Østensen has extensive experience advising on IPOs, rights offerings, and convertible bond issuances, while the ‘razor sharp’ Sverre Sandvik divides his practice between M&A and capital markets transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘Wiersholm has a really strong team, both on the partner side and among associates. They can handle large and complex projects and always deliver great quality and client service.’
‘Sverre Sandvik is probably the most knowledgeable capital markets lawyer in Norway. He is razor sharp and always gives sound and pragmatic advice.'
'Anne-Lise E. Gryte is a star.’
‘Sverre Sandvik is an extremely pragmatic, solution oriented and "to the point" lawyer. He is always available and we feel valued and taken care of.’
‘Highly qualified. Very capable competent team. Always very hands on during the processes. Rapid response time.’
‘Dedicated team with highly competent individuals from partners to junior resources. Very proficient and around the clock availability.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and capable. No matter on what side of the transaction they are, they work to do the best for the transaction and all parties involved. The team's experience is incredible.’
‘Anne Lise Gryte is a definite stand out partner. She is very knowledgeable, collaborative, open minded and innovative and truly wants the best outcome. Her experience is invaluable and unmatched in the street. She is also always available and ready to tackle all problems!’

Key clients

ABG Sundal Collier ASA
Carnegie
DNB Markets, a part of DNB
Pareto Securities
Schibsted ASA
Norsk Hydro ASA
Mowi ASA
Flex LNG
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA
RAK Petroleum Plc
Benchmark Holdings PLc
Oaktree Capital
Statkraft AS
Goldman Sachs
Seaway 7 ASA
Flyr AS
Awilco Drilling PLC
SpareBank 1 Markets AS
Arctic Securities AS
ADS Maritime Holding PLC
Nordic Trustee AS
Kistefos
Hurtigruten
SFL Corporation Group
ShaMaran Petroleum Corp
Integrated Wind Solutions ASA
Waste Plastic Upcycling A/S
Kyoto Group AS

Work highlights

Assisted the managers in connection with the IPO of DOF GROUP ASA on Oslo Børs.
Assisted Schibsted ASA in connection with the secondary bloc trade of shares in the Oslo Børs listed Adevinta ASA.
Acted for the arrangers and the bond trustee in connection with the comprehensive refinancing of Archer Limited, including a $100m private placement and a 2nd lien bond issuance.

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