Commercial, corporate and M&A

Wikborg Rein

Wikborg Rein fields a full-service practice with ‘significant market-knowledge’, which handles domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for leading blue-chip companies. The practice is jointly led by Ole Henrik Wille, who is 'very insightful and pragmatic’ and consistently advises on M&A and equity capital market transactions; private equity expert Sigurd Opedal and cross-border expert Arild Frick. Singled out as a ’master at maneuvering’, Ketil E Bøe advises investors and banks, while Lars Erik Lien leads the Bergen office, with expertise in stock exchange law. At the associate level, Ingrid Aasa Haavaldsen leverages project management abilities on M&A transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘Strong performance across multiple deals, delivering insightful advice. Very efficient and pragmatic approach to deal execution which was key to get the deal done.’
‘Ole Henrik Wille stands out with his very insightful and pragmatic advice, which is a real differentiator.’
‘The practice stands out due to its exceptional combination of expertise and responsiveness. The team is known for being extremely helpful, to the point, and responsive, ensuring that we receive timely and accurate advice. They include relevant people and competencies where needed, which enhances the overall effectiveness of their service.’
‘I would like to specifically mention partner Lars Erik Lien and specialist counsel Håkon Stalheim Meldahl. Both have been extremely helpful, consistently coming up with good solutions that address our challenges. Their creativity and to-the-point communication have been invaluable in ensuring that we receive the best possible legal support.’
‘Very strong team with significant market knowledge. Well connected and all over very pleasant people to work with.’
‘Ketil Bøe is a master at manoeuvring between contractual positions and ensuring the outcome the client wants, regardless of the challenges. He has excellent knowledge of all aspects of corporate and commercial law and is very likeable.'
‘I trust both Sigurd Opedal and Ingrid Aasa Haavaldsen with my life - they care deeply about their clients and outcome of engagements, have deep topic expertise, able to connect & draw on other resources when appropriate, and always go the extra mile when comes to execution of their engagements and work they put in.’

Key clients

Aker
Aker Carbon Capture
AKVA Group
Altor
Amedia
American Industrial Partners (AIP)
Ancala Partners
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Apax Partners
Blackstone
Carco PRP
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Danica Livsforsikringsaktieselskab, Danske Bank A/S
DNB Bank ASA
DIF Infrastructure Partners
DWS Group
EcoOnline
Elkem ASA
Endur ASA
Enphase Energy
Entec Group
EPS Ventures
EV Private Equity
Ferd
FSN Capital
General Atlantic
General Electric Company
Hafslund
Havila
Havyard Group
HitecVision
HMH BV
Humana AB
Infranode
J.P. Morgan
Jotun
KKR
Kone
Lerøy Seafood Group
Navios
Norbit ASA
Nordic Capital
NorgesGruppen
Norsk Hydro ASA
North SEA Midstream Partners
Norway Royal Salmon ASA
OKEA ASA
OSM Thome
Otovo ASA
Partners Group
Partners Group
Permira
Prosus NV / Naspers
Quantafuel ASA
Scottish Sea Farms Ltd.
Siemens
Signicat
Softbank
Storebrand ASA
Summa Equity
Söderberg & Partners
TCV
Telenor ASA
Tide AS
Verdane
Watrium
Viking Global
Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Yara International ASA

Work highlights

Advised Permira, Blackstone, General Atlantic and TCV in its $15bn public takeover of Adevinta ASA.
Advised DIF Capital Partners and EDF Invest on their acquisition of Fjord1.
Advised Summa Equity on its €550m sale and transfer of NG Group from Summa Equity Fund I and co-investors to a continuation vehicle managed by Summa Equity.