‘The team combines deep transactional experience with a highly pragmatic and deal-driven mindset. They are quick to identify key commercial points, focus their advice where it adds real value, and maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach even under pressure.’

‘Nicolai Julsvoll is a talented advierr with a sharp commercial sense and a clear understanding of client priorities. He is accessible, decisive, and provides balanced, practical advice that helps move transactions forward. The wider team is engaged, attentive, and maintains a consistently high standard of work throughout the process.’

‘Comprehensive one-stop adviser on all relevant capital markets issues, with pre-eminent capabilities in each expert field – negotiations, contracts, regulation, competition, and due diligence.’

‘The team is highly effective in supporting complex M&A processes. They combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic approach that fits seamlessly into fast-moving deal environments. We value their responsiveness and ability to cut through legal complexity with clear, actionable advice that aligns with transaction timelines.’

‘Kristian Ottesen is outstanding. He not only brings sharp technical skills and commercial insight but also a unique charm and wit that immediately puts clients at ease. In demanding M&A processes, that combination of professionalism and personality helps diffuse tension and build trust around the table.’

‘What sets this practice apart is its deep industry knowledge combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. The team demonstrates exceptional legal expertise across a broad range of disciplines, and they consistently deliver high-quality advice that is both commercially sound and strategically relevant.’

‘Wikborg Rein stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise and a genuinely collaborative approach. The team consistently demonstrates strong commercial awareness, delivering advice that is both legally sound and strategically aligned with the client’s business goals.’

‘The individuals I work with at Wikborg Rein distinguish themselves through a rare combination of legal excellence, personal integrity, and genuine client focus. They are not only highly competent professionals, but also people who care deeply about the quality of their work and the success of those they support.’

‘Hands-on project participation from senior resources. Good composition of the team.’

‘Highly professional, great responsiveness, excellence in quality, and efficiency.’

‘Jonathan Uggedal, Kamilla Kristiansen, and Sander Pettersen all showed deep knowledge in the M&A field, exceptional work ethic, providing both profound legal assistance and guiding in commercial discussions.’

‘BAHR’s team stands out for its combination of deep technical expertise and a very pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. They have demonstrated the ability to handle complex, cross-border, and multi-party transactions with clarity and efficiency. A differentiator is their ability to balance sharp legal analysis with commercial judgment. The team is highly responsive and collaborative, which has enabled seamless work towards favourable outcomes of our transactions.’

‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their accessibility and clear dedication to our transactions. They excel at managing complex negotiations, keeping all parties aligned towards closing while ensuring our interests are safeguarded in detail.’

‘Strong and knowledgeable legal advisors.’

‘I have very good working relations with Kristoffer Gjesdahl, they are a strong team for us, and they solve our needs in a swift and professional manner.’

‘Well integrated with the customer’s workflow, allowing scalability across teams and projects. Strong project management skills, with attention to detail, whilst being commercially minded.’

‘The individuals I have worked with distinguish themselves through clarity, professionalism, and a strong ability to remain solution-oriented under pressure. They combine technical expertise with practical advice, which makes their guidance both reliable and actionable.’

‘Haavind stands out as a highly professional and commercially minded firm that truly understands both the legal and business aspects of a transaction.’

‘Bjørn Olav Torpp has a unique ability to see the bigger picture and communicate complex legal matters in a simple and trustworthy way.’

‘What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset that aligns perfectly with the fast-moving nature of a growth company. They are not only exceptionally strong in the technical aspects of law but also truly understand the strategic and commercial context in which we operate.’

‘Schjødt’s M&A team stands out for its deep legal expertise and strong commercial understanding. The lawyers are highly skilled, responsive, and proactive, consistently delivering clear, practical advice tailored to client needs. Their ability to anticipate challenges and offer business-oriented solutions is a key strength.’

‘The individuals supporting us at Schjødt truly stand out for their expertise, professionalism, and dedication. Dag Sigvart Kaada is exceptionally experienced and pragmatic, always focusing on the key issues and providing clear, actionable advice. He is highly service-minded and consistently ensures that our interests are prioritised.’

‘The team are highly responsive, commercial, and pragmatic. They combine deep legal expertise with a business-minded approach, which makes them stand out from other firms we’ve worked with. They are efficient, clear in their communication, and always solution-oriented.’

‘Remi Christoffer Dramstad is an outstanding partner. He’s available, strategic, and deeply engaged. He is plugged into our business and delivers advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical. His calm, clear guidance has been invaluable.’

We have worked mostly with Ingar Solheim, who is pragmatic in his work and has a very commercial approach. Able to identify the key points and not get lost in legalities that are not relevant for us as clients. Also able to bring in functional experts from the law firm when needed and get them quickly up to speed.’

‘Stian Alexander Stlaatta is one of the company which stands out in particular. He is incredible to work with. Always present for his clients, highly skilled, and always with a positive ‘can-do’ mindset.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Stian Alexander Slaatta from Simonsen Vogt Wiig on a private M&A transaction, where his firm acted as sole legal advisor to the client. Stian was exceptionally hands-on and efficient throughout the process.’

‘Truly partner-led team with an agile approach to scale scope and deliverables to case-specific needs. Easy to collaborate with and provides concrete legal advice on complex challenges. Strong M&A practice and a very dedicated team. Seamless collaboration between the different legal departments within SVW.’

‘Firm delivering extraordinary personalised services and legal advice. Very strong M&A experience, coupled with strong commercial savvy.’

‘Nils Olav Aarseth – embodies the perfect legal advisor, strong commercial knowledge, blended with super experience and legal knowledge. Great in negotiations and creates trust with all partners.’

‘AGP feels like a modern law firm, clearly focused on transactions, great people, and great client relationships. The team is diverse and good at leveraging technology. I recall them being early adopters of Teams for collaboration with clients on documents.’

‘CMS Kluge’s corporate legal team are our most trusted corporate law advisors for Norway. We have worked with them for nearly 10 years now, and they demonstrate a clear knowledge of the market, as well as providing clear and effective legal advice for our M&A transactions. They understand our business, so are able to tailor their advice to better advise us on negotiations and important legal points.’

‘Frode Olsen is a smart and savvy corporate negotiator, with great market knowledge combined with solid legal background (and accounting as well, a great combination). He has spent time learning about ECI’s needs so is able to provide more pinpoint advice and assistance to help us meet our corporate goals.’

‘Collaborative, available, and sharing team that has been a preferred partners for a long time.’

‘Christian Fenner – strong process leadership.’

‘Henrik Grung is skilled, but demonstrates also deep insight into relevant industries/segments. This, combined with his proactive mindset and hands-on approach, gives significant value in M&A processes.’

‘Kvale provides a team with highly skilled lawyers. Headed up by Carl Christian Marthinussen, they manage transactions of all sizes in a highly effective manner.’

‘Blend of deep sector expertise and a genuinely client-centric approach… rather agile in a field often bogged down by classic law firm conservatism. Especially good in distressed cases. Fast turnarounds.’

‘Their lawyers think like a banker, and act and think like Premier League M&A lawyers.’

‘Carl Theodor Gustavsson is a very commercial lawyer. He’s particularly good at M&A financing, refinancing, and bond/note issuances, both Nordic- but also US-style documentation.’

‘Ole Kristian Aabø-Evensen is the market-leader for M&A and corporate work in Norway. An extremely good lawyer and one of the best negotiators in the market. Henning Raa is a great M&A and tax structuring lawyer who can think of creative solutions and is proactive in suggesting new approaches.’

‘Hands-on, understand our needs, and trustworthy.’

‘They have a very strong knowledge of our business, and they are always helpful and put together an efficient and right team.’

‘Likeable professionals.’

‘Good knowledge on a broad range of corporate topics.’

‘The team is very skilled and experienced, works efficiently, and has good availability.’

‘Hjort’s team has a modern mindset that has helped us resolve legal tasks effectively.’

‘Thomas Alnæs, who is a partner and our go-to lawyer at Hjort, has a highly solution-based approach to all matters, which helps us resolve legal issues effectively in both time and cost.’

‘Competent, credible, and solution-oriented trust and weight in demanding negotiations that get the parties moving efficiently and with high capacity.’

‘Joakim Hovet – extremely efficient and competent.’

‘The firm is responsive and has the knowledge and competencies to provide the required services to my company.’