Active advisor on restructuring and insolvency, BAHR has positioned itself as a key advisor on bond defaults and associated negotiations. Practice head Richard Sjøqvist has long-standing experience and has acted on major restructurings within the market. Magnus Tønseth is recommended for his expertise in international restructuring cases. Daniel Jovanovic works closely with banks, investors, and issuers on restructuring and enforcement matters. Steffen Rogstad is a key supportive presence on restructuring at the firm, and Kristine Hjertenæs has recently represented agents and lenders in restructurings.

Kvale Advokatfirma DA has a comprehensive insolvency and corporate recovery offering, allowing the team to advise on reconstruction, refinancing, reorganisations, advanced debt collection, and bankruptcies. The practice is notably active in bankruptcy proceedings and assisting banks in recovering values. Practice head Stine Snertingdalen works closely with financial institutions on insolvency matters in the banking and finance space. Thomas Piro is highly experienced in bankruptcy proceedings, whereas Erik Torjusen assists distressed companies with the composition of rescue plans and financial institutions with asset recoveries. Bjørn Løtveit handles financial and corporate restructurings. Tom Hugo Ottesen departed from the firm.

Regarded for ‘professionalism, collaboration, and a positive attitude,’ Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS‘s bankruptcy and restructuring department acts for debtors, creditors, and mortgagees in corporate recovery cases. Department head Håvard Wiker chiefly focuses on restructuring, debt negotiations, and bankruptcy, and Nils Holger Koefoed combines knowledge in business law with experience in bankruptcy and debt negotiations. Harald Sommernes handles restructuring, bankruptcy, and debt negotiations. Tuva Wolff Eikrem and Håkon Styrvold Carlberg are key supportive presences on a variety of matters.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig is a leading name in the market for insolvency and is regularly appointed as the administrator of bankruptcy estates. The firm is particularly active in the shipping, real estate, aviation, and renewable industries. Bjørn Åge Hamre is frequently appointed as administrator for shipping companies, shipyards, and offshore companies. Frank C. Aase is a key contact for companies and creditors with restructuring and capital injections, while Nils Håkon Risberg has long-standing experience as a trustee in bankruptcy for the District Court. Asbjørn Breistein is another name of note for restructuring and insolvency. while Silje Stokland assists companies and banks in insolvency and restructuring.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS maintains a strong position in the market across financial restructuring, insolvency procedures, and enforcement. Kristoffer Hegdahl spearheads the practice, bringing in-depth knowledge of financial transactions, including financial restructuring and scenarios involving financial distress. Faraz Ahmed Ali is a key contact for clients in the shipping and offshore industry for assistance on restructuring and insolvency mandates, while Frida Stene-Slotte is equally recommended for restructuring in debt capital market transactions.

’s insolvency and corporate recovery practice is well-placed to advise a varied client roster of energy, shipping, offshore, and financial companies. Kaare Christian Tapper oversees the department, taking on complex restructurings, while Leif Petter Madsen is a name to note for complex bankruptcies and is engaged by companies and creditors on financial restructuring, creditor protection, and enforcement. Thea A. Sørensen has extensive experience acting for corporate clients and creditors in restructuring and refinancing mandates.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS’s restructuring and insolvency practice is well prepared to advise financial creditors, industrial players, and public sector clients, with a practice spanning from restructuring to debt recoveries and bankruptcy and reconstruction. Department head Ellen Schult Ulriksen has notable proficiency in restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor negotiations. Other key individuals include Karianne Evje Skiaker, who is a key name to note for debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, and Christoffer Baisgård, who oversees restructuring, insolvency, and cross-border proceedings for both creditors and debtors.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS‘s insolvency and corporate recovery practice is adept at all aspects of restructuring and insolvency, covering out-of-court restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation related to insolvency. Co-head Egil Horstad has been active on reconstruction negotiations and assisting on bankrupticies, and co-head Peter Bugge Hjorth chiefly focuses on cross-border restructurings and insolvencies. Johan Henrik Nossum concentrates on distressed M&A and insolvency litigation. The firm is ably supported by a team of associates including Amalie Osnes Opdal, Mathias Anker Paulsen, and Kristian Kronborg.

Arntzen Grette‘s restructuring and insolvency practice is turned to by domestic and international banks, industrial groups, and corporates across a wide array of matters, including insolvency proceedings, creditor negotiations, and recovery litigation. Department head Thomas Fjell chiefly focuses on pre-insolvency mandates and financial restructurings. Vidar Løhre is adept at restructuring involving bond issues, while Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal is a name of note for corporate recovery in the energy and renewables space. Siril Visnes is equally recommended for her knowledge across distressed situations.

Advokatfirmaet Bull AS‘s restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy practice is adept at contentious and non-contentious restructuring and reconstruction matters, as well as acting on cases of directors’ liability. Practice head Kristoffer Aasebø provides companies and creditors with advice on insolvency and directors’ liability. Other key practitioners in the team are Klemet Ingvar Gask, a go-to contact for handling out-of-court schemes of arrangement and debt negotiations, and Anne Helsingeng, whose practice sits at the intersection of compliance and insolvency. Mira Levánd Bergsland frequently assists clients with debt refinancing and restructuring.

Working closely with the firm’s corporate, dispute resolution, and real estate teams, CMS Kluge‘s practice spans from bankruptcy litigation to pre-insolvency financial reorganisations. Hans Ingvald Stensholdt oversees the practice and receives a varied stream of work on insolvency negotiations and the restructuring of both domestic and international companies. Working alongside him, Dag Thomas Hansson is experienced in restructuring.

DLA Piper actively advises on insolvency and restructuring issues, with recent work including its appointment as administrator for the reconstruction of Mynd Entreprenør AS. Egil Hatling spearheads the practice, adding longstanding experience across the restructuring and insolvency arena to the practice. Hatling is particularly noted for his work on financial restructuring, debt negotiations, and bankruptcy proceedings. Maria Krutå and Julie Steinnes both act on restructurings, with the latter bringing expertise in financial regulatory frameworks to the practice.

Regarded for its ‘strong combination of technical excellence and commercial pragmatism’, Ræder Bing is well-placed to advise clients on all phases of restructuring. Practice head Øyvind Bjørnstad is an expert in debt recovery, enforcement and restructuring, developed through his former experience from the Norwegian Tax Administration and Law Enforcement Office. Erling Opdal is regularly appointed as trustee and administrator on bankruptcy estates, while Anne Christine Wettre is knowledgeable on enforcement and regulatory compliance for debt collection companies.

Selmer is well positioned to advise lenders, companies, and trade creditors on domestic and cross-border financial restructurings. Tor Herdlevær heads up the group and is a seasoned advisor on financial restructurings. Per Morten Christiansen‘s far-reaching practice spans financing, restructuring, and financial regulatory matters, with notable activity on the refinancing and restructuring of loan facilities. Lars Myklebust Tomasson is a key contact for clients in the shipping and offshore sector on financing and restructuring.

With experience in international restructurings, typically on the debtor side, Wiersholm is engaged by clients in a wide array of sectors, including shipping, offshore, aviation, and financial services. The team is led by Gunhild Dugstad, who brings wider commercial acumen to the fore, alongside her aptitude in restructuring. Ingrid Tronshaug is a notable name at the practice, regularly handling bankruptcy estates, restructuring, and advising companies in distress. Tronshaug is also an active advisor on debt collection, security interests, and enforcement. Ståle Gjengset departed from the firm in June 2025.