Praised by clients as ‘hands-on and solution-oriented’, Wiersholm is recognised for its energy, technology, financial services, consumer and aquaculture sector expertise. Leading the corporate group is public M&A expert Anne Lise E. Gryte, while the M&A sub-group is headed by the capable duo of Harald Hellebust and Sverre Sandvik. Hellebust has an impressive track record advising private equity funds on M&A, while Sandvik is a key name for public and private M&A. Other core members include Kristian M. Lind, who takes point on transactional processes, cross-border M&A transactions expert Gunhild Dugstad, Kristian E. Ottesen, who advises private equity firms and investment banks, and Svein-Helge Hanken, who is a specialist in transactional work. Associate Hannah Advocaat Lund takes point across M&A transactions and corporate law matters.
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Témoignages
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‘The team provides an excellent service in the form of timely and thorough advice. They provide simple solutions to complex matters and have a very pleasant and down to earth approach.’
‘Hands-on and solution-oriented.’
‘Kristian Ottesen has been our "go-to guy" for M&A. He is available, quick, and highly competent.’
‘Very strong team with complementary skills and very understanding of clients situation. There is great leadership from Anne Lise Gryte.’
‘Creativity and is always at the forefront of the process, with outstanding response times and deliveries of the highest standard.’
‘Svein-Helge Hanken has a strong legal mind, combined with a strong commercial understanding.’
‘Wiersholm has a very broad and highly skilled M&A team. Considering the depth of the team, my view is that they are the leading M&A team in Norway.’
‘Very quick, to the point advice with excellent quality. Very trustworthy advice as well.’
Clients clés
- Haukenes AS
- WF Holding AS
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Orkla ASA
- Schibsted ASA
- Visma AS
- Kongsberg Satellite Services
- Nordic Capital
- Verdane
- EQT
Points forts
- Advised Schibsted ASA in connection with the takeover bid for Adevinta ASA by funds advised by Permira, Blackstone, General Atlantic, and TCV.
- Advised Visma in connection with the €4bn equity investment in Visma by new and existing investors.
- Advised Orkla ASA in a partnership with Rhône, whereby Orkla sold 40% of its shares in Orkla Food Ingredients.
Avocats
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Hannah Advocaat Lund
Responsable de la pratique
Anne Lise E. Gryte; Sverre Sandvik; Harald Hellebust
Autres avocats clés
Kristian M. Lind; Gunhild Dugstad; Kristian E. Ottesen; Svein-Helge Hanken; Hannah Advocaat Lund