Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA's ‘very skilled’ practice specialises in insolvency, restructuring and debt negotiations, and the team frequently advises debtors, creditors and mortgagees on corporate recovery matters. Practice head Håvard Wiker is a ‘new leading light’ in the fields of restructurings, debt negotiations and bankruptcies. The group also includes ‘super adviser’ Erik Sandtrø and the ‘driven’ Nils Holger Koefoed, who both advise on general business law with a focus on acquisitions, debt negotiations and bankruptcy proceedings. Thomas Monsen and Harald Sommernes are also key contacts.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The uniqueness at Ro Sommernes is the leading partners ability to combine academic excellence with being the definite go-to firm for the practical execution of any major or complicated reconstruction or liquidation process.’
- ‘The team is agile and business-minded. They are always looking for solutions.’
- ‘Smart, knowledgeable, trustworthy, fast and furious; the best in the country.’
‘The team of lawyers at Ro Sommernes are among the best you can find in Norway within restructuring and insolvency. They are very skilled, pragmatic in their approach and pleasant to work with.’
‘Håvard Wiker is the new leading light. He is academically strong as well as effective and hands-on, and commands the respect of all others in this jurisdiction.'
'Erik Sandtrø is the partner that makes all the wheels turn and provides a 100% guarantee for delivery.’
- 'Nils Holger Koefoed is hardworking and driven. Has the ability to think outside the box to achieve solutions. ’
‘Håvard Wiker is an excellent and experienced adviser and a pleasure to work with. Erik Sandtrø is super adviser and also a pleasure to work with. Nils Holger Koefoed is technically very strong.’
Key clients
- Hammerfest Industriservice AS
- Golden Energy Offshore Management AS
- Termowood AS
- The bankruptcy estate of Viking Holding Eiendom AS
- The bankruptcy estate Brunbjørn AS
- Champagneria AS
- Pocos Holding AS m.fl.
- The bankruptcy estate of Egge Gård AS
- The bankruptcy estate of Scotch & Soda Norway AS
- The bankruptcy estate of Georg Andresen & Sønner AS
- Airwing AS
- The bankruptcy estate of Norwegian Cargo AS, Norwegian Ground Handling AS, NAS Invest AS and Norwegian Training Academy AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Pocos Holding AS, which holds the franchise rights to The Body Shop in Norway, with the successful restructuring of its debt.
- Appointed trustee of the bankruptcy estate of Georg Andresen & Sønner AS, a large construction company in Norway.
- Advised on the restructuring of Golden Energy Offshore Management AS.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Håvard Wiker