The corporate and M&A practice at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has ‘a great team with a good mix of commitment, competencies, structure and motivation’, with sector-specific expertise in the energy, aquaculture and technology spaces. Practice head Bjørn Olav Torpp is a highly experienced M&A lawyer who specialises in cross-border and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures. The group also includes Preben Brecke, who advises on private equity mandates, and the ‘great’ Kjetil Hardeng, who advises domestic and foreign clients on transactions and corporate projects. Bård Sandstad, who has extensive experience in handling cross-border transactions and advising international investors in the offshore and energy sectors, is also a key practitioner.
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Testimonials
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‘Seniority and good understanding of tasks.’
‘The team we have been working with is characterised by strong commitment to the case and the target, very energetic approach to the process and us as the client, and great loyalty to their legal responsibilities and code of conduct. A great team with a good mix of commitment, competencies, structure and motivation.’
- ‘To the point, efficient, and great commercial understanding - delivering high-quality advice.’
- ‘Great availability and abilities with a one-stop shop for M&A. Great commercial understanding and very service minded.’
- ‘The M&A team at Haavind was competent, to the point and gave business-oriented advice. They were responsive and very agreeable to work with.’
‘Kjetil Hardeng is great.’
‘The team of Bjørn Olav Torpp handles mid-market deals very well and can be recommended.’
Key clients
- Telenor
- TechnipFMC
- BlackRock
- Norsun
- TechnipEnergies
- Equinor Venture
- Billerud AB
- Statskog
- Vardar AS
- Statkraft
- Arctic Securities
- Fontavis
- Gjensidige Forsikring
Work highlights
- Assisted Statskog (wholly owned by the Norwegian government) with the acquisition of one of Norway’s largest privately owned properties, held by AS Meraker Brug.
- Assisted Glitre-owner Vardar in connection with the merger between Glitre Energi and Agder Energi.
- Acted as lead adviser to FSN Capital V in connection with the sale of Mørenot to Hampidjan hf, a public company listed on Nasdaq First North Iceland.
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Bård Sandstad
Advokatfirmaet Haavind ASPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bjørn Olav Torpp