DLA Piper excels in the technology and renewable energy sectors, handling a varied range of corporate and M&A matters. Led by Christian Fenner, noted for his ‘deep understanding’ of private equity mandates, the team also includes Fredrik Lykke, who advises industrial and private equity clients; and Sveinung Mjaugedal, who covers construction, healthcare, and technology sector matters. Fredrik Klebo-Espe and Magnus Brox are also key practitioners in the team. Kaare Oftedal departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in late 2024.
Testimonials
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‘DLA has a great understanding of what we need for DD processes and therefore they execute timely and reasonably.’
‘Sveinung Mjaugedal has the experience and know-how that helps identify key issues in DD processes.'
‘Very competent, deliver high quality within agreed timeline. Available.’
‘Good for cross-border projects with offices in many countries.’
‘Quick, commercial mindset, good capacity to involve DLA colleagues in other countries in deals abroad, while Christian Fenner oversees that even though he is not directly in charge of a deal he will ensure the approach used is the best.’
‘Christian Fenner has a commercial mindset, excellent skills in M&A and negotiations and holds all deadlines. He is also pragmatic, which ensures that we don’t add unnecessary complexity. Deep understanding of all corporate matters. ’
Key clients
- Symphony Technology Partners
- CAI Software LLC
- Sdiptech AB
- GE Vernova
- Apave SA
- Position Green Group
- Swiss Life Asset Manager AG
- GenZero, an investment company founded by Temasek
- Storskogen Group / Storskogen Norge
- Equip Capital
- Cube Infrastructure
- Aeternum Capital
- Herkules Private Equity
- DRIV Kapital Fund
- Cloudberry Clean Energy
- Telenor
- OpenGate Capital
- Alder Fund II
- Cennox Holdings
- Herkules Private Equity
- Telenor
- OpenGate Capital
- Alder Fund II
- Cennox Holdings
- Betonmast
- Renantis (Falck Renewables)
- Pharmaq (part of Zoetis)
- Møller Mobility Group / Møller Bil
Work highlights
- Advised Telenor in connection with the NOK2.36bn divestiture of its subsidiary Telenor Satellite to Space Norway.
- Advised Cube Infrastructure Managers on its €390m acquisition, through its fund Cube Infrastructure Fund III, of Urbaser Nordic Spanish integrated waste management group, Urbaser.
- Advised the board of directors of Siem Offshore Inc., a Cayman Islands registered company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, in connection with the $482.5m divestment of the company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Fenner