CMS Kluge
Client SatisfactionCMS Kluge has a broad M&A and private equity practice with cross-border capabilities and a ‘commercially oriented’ team. Espen Debes leads the practice out of the Stavanger office and advises on transactions in the healthcare, energy and IT sectors. The team also includes the ‘very attentive’ head of the Oslo-based offering Frode Olsen, who is a private equity specialist in the construction and tech sectors; Snorre Haukali, who assists on M&A and financing transactions; and Johan Svedberg, who specialises in corporate, M&A and securities law. Christina Lavold, who primarily handles private M&A, is also a key contact.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team works very efficiently and has a high degree of availability. They provide outstanding legal advice.’
- ‘Humble, hardworking, diligent and very knowledgeable. Invaluable in negotiations and reading the counterpart.’
- ‘Competent and dynamic team, always accessible for sparring and process.’
‘Commercially oriented team with a strong ability to balance the legal aspects with business requirements and the strategic objectives of the client. Available on short notice and willing to go the extra mile to close the deal.’
‘Broad offering, international network of partner firms, extensive M&A experience.’
‘Makes you feel that you are working as one team towards a common goal. Snorre Haukali and Espen Debes demonstrate a service oriented attitude, and at the same time they provide top class legal advice.’
‘Frode Olsen is very attentive.’
‘Christina Lavold and Frode Olsen form a very good and well-matched team, and provide an excellent service.’
Key clients
- Aimbot
- ECI Software Solutions
- Ocean 14 Capital
- Armada Capital Partners
- Bluegreen Investments
- Inredo
- Pecunia Forvaltning
- PerkinElmer
- Multiconsult
- Mesta
- Norsk Hydro
- CO2 Capsol
- E.on
- Konstel
- Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
- Nordic Waterproofing
- Spenncon / Consolis Group
- VE Partners
- Xplora Technologies
- Investix
- Bertelsen & Garpestad
Work highlights
- Advised Armada Credit Partners on its investment in Simplifai in connection with a buy-out of the company by an investment consortium from Elop, a listed Norway-based tech company.
- Advised the shareholders of Konstel Holding, including Credo Partners, on an auction process later turning into a bilateral process, regarding the sale of Konstel Holding, the independent Norwegian electrical installation group.
- Advised Volvo Car Stor-Oslo, as buyer, regarding the acquisition of the Volvo car retail business in the greater Oslo region from Bilia Norge, as seller.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Espen Debes