The corporate team at Kvale Advokatfirma DA is ‘highly qualified in the transactions area’ and advises across a wide range of sectors. The practice is led by Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt, who specialises in handling transactions for corporations. Thomas S Farhang is an ‘excellent lawyer and an M&A star’, who frequently advises on cross-border issues, and M&A specialist Øystein Løken has ’exceptionally good commercial understanding‘, particularly in the natural resources, retail and TMT sectors. The group also includes transactional lawyer Marius L Andresen, M&A specialist Kristin Nyhus Halvorsen, who particularly advises on issues relating to the hospitality industry, Carl Christian Marthinussen and Odd-Terje G Elde.
Testimonials
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‘The team is highly qualified in the transactions area and able to give understandable and to-the-point advice. They have several areas of expertise and are able to swiftly involve colleagues and advise across several legal areas when needed.'
‘With their local affiliations, Kvale understand what it's like to be a Northern Norwegian company, working on a national and international stage.’
‘Very hands on. Gives practical advice and leads the M&A process in a very professional manner.’
'The team is diverse in areas of expertise and has extensive experience across various industries and scenarios.’
‘The Kvale M&A team is a joy to work with. Highly responsive with good legal advice and a strong commercial focus.’
‘Thomas Farhang is one of kind. He is an excellent lawyer and an M&A star.’
- 'Odd-Terje G Elde has an exceptionally good commercial understanding and is capable of approaching issues from various angles, beyond just focusing on the legal aspects. This leads to productive discussions and can, for example, result in structuring a transaction in a favourable manner or drafting agreements that are beneficial for the client.'
‘I highly recommend Carl Christian Marthinussen. Always available, commercially minded and a great problem solver.’
Key clients
- Danske Bank
- DNB Bank
- Elkjøp Nordic (Dixons Carphone)
- Höegh Autoliners
- NES Global Talent
- Mærsk Drilling
- Greif
- Philips Lighting Holding
- Koninklijke Philips
- Eniro
- Nordic Mining
- Fearnley Offshore
- Bourbon Offshore
- Norsk Telegrambyrå (NTB)
- Viatris
- Ramstad Bil
- Avallon
- Lian Group
- Tine
- Sparebank 1 Markets
- Clarksons Platou Securities
- Vow
- Bilia
- Axxelerator
- Solon Eiendom
- Iberdrola
- DN Media Group
- Takst-Forum Holding
- Wenaasgruppen
- AquaCon
- Solar
Work highlights
- Advised Wenaas Hotel Russia on the sale of its Russian hotel portfolio to Cosmos Hotel Group.
- Advised Bilia Norge on numerous transactions, including the sale of its Oslo Volvo dealers to Volvo Car Stor-Oslo.
- Advised Bluewater Private Equity on its sale of Techouse to Triton Partners.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt