Wikborg Rein

Norway

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Wikborg Rein is a law firm with an international presence. It has offices in Bergen, London, Singapore and Shanghai, in addition to its headquarters in Oslo. The firm was established in 1923.

The firm has an exceptional presence in a wide array of corporate and commercial work in Norway.

Highlights

In the capital markets equity space, deal highlights include advising Seacrest Petroleo Bermuda on its IPO, followed by a private placement of shares. The deal had a dramatic impact in strengthening the companies market growth and capital increase.

Another significant example of the firm’s works include advising on the public-to-private takeover of Adevinta by Aurelia Bidco Norway. The firm’s leading role in this deal illustrates the firms leading market presence in the Norwegian markets and across the entire Scandinavian region.

Testimonials

“Highly experienced and skilled team, including top senior partners involvement.” - Financial service regulatory client

Deep expertise and broad experience with relevant topics. Able to focus on key issues and be specific in recommendations” - M&A client

“Very hands-on. Always available. Great discussion partners and very competent team.” - Private equity client

“As this was our first platform deal in the region, it was even more crucial than ever to get everything right. Wikborg Rein (lead by OIe Henrik Wille) did a tremendous job with providing legal advice with strong commercial thinking, tactical considerations, deal execution and everything that comes with it. 

 

Key clients

DNB Bank (including DNB Markets), Nordea Bank (including Nordea Markets), Skandinaviska, Enskilda Banken, Danske Bank (including Danske Bank Markets), Svenska Handelsbanken, Permira Beteiligungsberatung, Seacrest Petroleo Bermuda, Blackstone, General Atlantic, Endúr, Summa Equity, KKR, Telenor, FSN Capital, DIF Capital Partners, Eidsiva Energi, Stadtwerke München, Ocean Winds, Northern Lights, Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency