Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS advises host of private sector companies on corporate and transactions matters, especially in the technology, construction, media and retail sectors. The ‘competent and knowledgeable team’ is led by Erlend Balsvik, who primarily focuses on venture capital and technology sector M&A. The group also includes the ‘clear and concise’ Bjarte Bogstad, who focuses on venture capital and private equity work; retail, petroleum and maritime specialist Saloume Djoudat, and Stian Sørensen Schilvold, who assists with matters relating to technology and media clients. Other notable practitioners include Finn Olav R Elde, who advises on technology and venture capital matters, tax specialist Eivind Bergo-Eriksen, and newly promoted partner Elisabeth Hoffmann.
Testimonials
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‘Competent and knowledgeable team that works hard.’
- ‘Knowledge, diversity and extremely high work capacity combined with effectiveness.’
- ‘High quality advice. Partners are available 24/7.’
‘Agile, dynamic and business enabling.’
‘We were happy with their pragmatic and efficient approach to things. Plus they are sympathetic people.’
‘Bjarte Bogstad is experienced in M&A transactions. His calm way of handling the negotiations works well.’
‘We worked almost exclusively with partner Bjarte Bogstad. Besides his "legal" skills, he was clear and concise in his dealings with our counterparts, and not afraid to take on difficult matters. As a CFO I further appreciated his skills in our discussions about financial and even accounting matters related to the deal.’
‘Bjarte Bogstad is a nice guy, works hard, and wants the client to succeed. He has both a good overview and full control of all details.’
Key clients
- Arkon Energy PTY Ltd
- Fasadgruppen
- Frøiland Bygg Skade
- Endúr
- Freyr
- Infobric AB
- JVG
- Krisko Eiendom
- Lyfstone
- Nova Consulting Group
- Schibsted Delivery
- Schibsted Norge
- Schibsted Tillväxtmedier AB
- Shortcut/1242 Apps
- Transtema Group
- TRY
- Uno-X Mobility
- Visscher Seafood BV
Work highlights
- Advised Australia-based Arkon Energy on its acquisition of Hydrokraft AS.
- Advised Nova Consulting Group on its acquisitions of majority stakes in Egde Consulting and Dekode Interaktiv.
- Advised Sweden-based Transtema on its acquisition of UBConnect AS.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Erlend Balsvik