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Arntzen de Besche

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Arntzen de Besche’s corporate and M&A practice advises a diverse range of clients with notable expertise in the renewables, oil and gas, and technology sectors. Practice head Knut Martinsen, praised by clients as the ‘first call on anything M&A’, handles a broad spectrum of work across multiple industries, in particular software transactions. The ’hands-on approach’ of Per A Dagslet is brought to public and private acquisitions including work in the energy and aquaculture sectors. Lars Horgen Hinze regularly assists industry clients and private equity firms, while Maria B. Tanemsmo supports the ‘knowledgeable’ team with her expertise in technology, renewable energy, and aquaculture matters. The strength of the team has been expanded with the recent arrival of Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal from Advokatfirmaet Grette AS.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very appropriately sized and works fluently for the different projects. Great access to specific competence areas as needed.’

  • ‘Per Dagslet has a very hands-on approach and stays close to the transactions and projects. His rapport with his own and our team makes the processes flow very well.’

  • ‘Service level is excellent: they respond quickly and always with constructive solutions.’

  • ‘Per Dagslet is always on top of things. He is always responsive and good at maintaining quick and continuous dialogue so time and resources are not spent on the wrong path. Not least, always good at constructive solutions. In addition, good to organise the legal competence needed for each case/issue.’

  • ‘We have in particular worked with Per Dagslet and his team of M&A lawyers. Per is always nice to work with, high availability, responsive and highly business-oriented lawyer.’

  • ‘Knut Martinsen is our contact person, and he is involved in every transaction. He is very hands-on and always available. As a person, he is very likeable and relaxed. Always prepared for meetings and delivers solid experience-based advice. Knut is our first call on anything M&A.’

  • ‘Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal provides extraordinary availability regardless of differing time zones. Øyvind is strong in anticipating the needs of in-house counsel and provides practical advice. He is also insightful in modulating his advice for non-Norwegian clients.’

  • ‘Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal has distinguished himself as a dedicated and insightful counsellor. His insight is based on not only his expert-level subject matter expertise but also his experience as an in-house practitioner. His work is error-free and always timely. He has quickly become a go-to resource for our law department.’

Key clients

  • ERGO Group AG
  • Aurelius
  • Halifax
  • EG Norge AS
  • DCC Energy
  • BP Alternative Energy Investments Ltd - BP
  • Ishtar Bidco Norway AS
  • Ernströmgruppen AB
  • Frøy Kapital AS

Work highlights

  • Assisted ERGO with the acquisition of Storebrand Helseforsikring AS.
  • Assisted multi-asset manager AURELIUS Equity Opportunities with the sale of its portfolio company NDS Group's workshop equipment business to Relais Group Plc.
  • Collaborating as lead counsel to successfully close The Halifax Group's acquisition of Sodexo's Worldwide Home Care division, including Prima Assistanse AS, Prima Nordic AS, and Abri Dialogue AS.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Knut Martinsen

Other key lawyers

Per A Dagslet, Lars Horgen Hinze, Maria B. Tanemsmo, Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal