Håvard Wiker
Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DAFielding a ‘dedicated team capable of handling even the largest and most complex cases in bankruptcy and reconstruction’, Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA has positioned itself as a key adviser on insolvencies, restructurings and debt negotiations. Leading the insolvency and corporate recovery team and raised as a ’market leader’, Håvard Wiker has a breadth of expertise across restructurings, debt negotiations and bankruptcies. Erik Sandtrø focuses on corporate law and debt negotiations, while fellow debt negotiation expert Nils Holger Koefoed also takes point on acquisitions and bankruptcy matters. Advising across general business law, Thomas Monsen, Linn Drejer-Dølvik and Harald Sommernes are also key contacts.
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‘The team combines a very high academic level within their specialised fields of law with a wealth of practical experience and good project management.’
‘Håvard Wiker is a leader in insolvency law, and the preferred liquidator in Norway. He is always focused on the goal and is a good team leader. Nils Holger Koefoed is a very energetic and experienced lawyer, also solid in corporate recovery. Erik Sandtrø is the "doer", who carries big projects to fruition without any fuss or noise.’
‘In court-supervised insolvency proceedings, the team at Ro Sommernes is unmatched in Norway. They possess extensive experience, have several seasoned partners, and have several dedicated and skilled associates.'
‘Håvard Wiker is an excellent and thorough lawyer, always putting maximum effort into reaching the best possible outcome for the Ro Sommernes' clients. Erik Sandtrø provides sound advice, calmly and steadily. Nils Holger Koefoed has excellent business insight and knowledge about his clients and is a great sparring partner. Harald Sommernes is a talented, up-and-coming lawyer.’
‘Erik Sandtrø is the super adviser, excellent and is to be recommended as one of the leading persons within insolvency practice.’
‘Håvard Wiker is a market leader with a very solution-oriented approach.’
‘Ro Sommernes is a leading firm in their field, with a dedicated team capable of handling even the largest and most complex cases in bankruptcy and reconstruction. They consistently demonstrate a high level of expertise, delivering top-quality work while maintaining a strong focus on client service. The team is not only highly skilled but also friendly and service-minded, making them a pleasure to work with.’
‘Nils Holger Koefoed is experienced, always available, solution-oriented, and personable. Harald Sommernes and Thomas Monsen are up-and-coming talents. They are highly skilled and have broad expertise in their respective fields.’
Key clients
- Unibuss AS
- Scandinavian Taxi AS
- Teknikmagasinet Norway AS
- Multi Vedlikehold Eiendom AS, Multi Industrier AS, Multi Vedlikehold Drift AS, Multi Vedlikehold Renta AS
- Recoveryakademiet AS
- NDS Group AS
- Tatler AS
- Home & Cottage AS
- EXP Group AS
- Plantasjen Norge AS
Work highlights
- Appointed reconstructor in Plantasjen Norge AS, a Nordic retail chain specialised in plants and garden products.
- Appointed reconstructor in Unibuss AS, a company which operates bus traffic in Eastern Norway, which lead to a successful reconstruction.
- Appointed reconstructor and trustee in four companies in the Multi-group.
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Håvard Wiker