Corporate M&A

With a healthy economy, a well-educated workforce, great infrastructure and a selection of globally-renowned companies, it’s no wonder that Norway is attracting the attention of some of the world’s business elite. However, in order to make the most of the opportunities, you need advice you can trust from people who really understand the local market and the needs of international businesses.

We can help. Whatever your business, if you’re planning a merger, acquisition or any other transaction in Norway then talk to us first. We will guide you through everything from finance and tax, to competition/antitrust issues, environmental regulation and employment law.

Our top-quality corporate group is well known for its international style and experience, and its commitment to teamwork. Over the years we have built a track record of success in major deals, with recent examples including:

  • Advising the Norwegian State by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the sale of the State’s 50% ownership interests in BaneTele AS to Bredbåndsalliansen AS (which held the remaining 50% of the shares).
  • Advising Norvestor Equity AS in connection with its acquisition of the OSE-listed Intelecom Group ASA, in a deal valuing Intelcom at NOK 173 million.
  • Advising Securitas Direct AS in connection with its acquisition of Hafslund’s home alarm business.
  • Advising CGG Veritas SA in connection with it’s take-over of the OSE-listed Wavefield Inseis ASA, in a deal valuing Wavefield at NOK 2 billion.
  • Advising COOP NKL BA in connection with its acquisition of Smart Club.
  • Advising Axel Springer AG in its acqusition of approx. 33% stake in Stepstone.
  • Acting for the Reitan group in it’s acquisition of the Norwegian business and properties of Lidl
  • Acting for JP Morgan and China Oilfield Services in the € 2,5 billion takeover of Awilko Offshore ASA
  • Advising Aker on the innovative sale and joint venture with the Norwegian Government and the Swedish Wallenberg Group involving the acquisition of a 40% stake in Aker Solutions
  • Advising Schibsted AS on the Media Norge project, setting up a joint, listed holding company for four Norwegian newspapers
  • Acting for Nokia in its public takeover of Trolltech ASA

“Expertise in transactions lies at the heart of this firm’s distinguished reputation,” according to Chambers Global. Clients interviewed by the legal guide said that BA-HR was “the number-one firm in Norway” for transactional work, while PLC’s Which Lawyer? added that we “regularly feature in the country’s most prominent transactions.”

Please contact Bjørn Gabriel Reed, Svein Gerhard Simonnæs, or Rolf Johan Ringdal to discuss how we could assist you.