As a leading law firm in Norway for M&A, BAHR is sought after for its expertise in public and private cross-border work, particularly across the oil, energy, real estate, and infrastructure sectors.  The practice is co-headed by Øystein Guvåg, who is known for his expertise in private M&A transactions, and Jonathan Uggedal, who combines asset management knowledge with private M&A expertise. Well known for his work on telecoms and technology transactions, Lars Kristian Sande also advises on work across the aviation and aquaculture industries. Svein Gerhard Simonnæs  has knowledge of both private and public M&A, while in the private sphere, Duncan Finnie is a good contact for cross-border transactions. Anne Dahl Frisak, who particularly focuses on M&A within the shipping, aquaculture and offshore sectors, is also recommended.

Increasingly handling cross-border and public-to-private transactions, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt is praised by clients as ‘very competent with a strong commercial mindset’. The practice group is led by experienced partner Christoffer Bjerknes, who specialises in private M&A and joint ventures. Other key names for private M&A are Dag Sigvart Kaada and Knut Smith-Erichsen, while Tord Fondevik and Jon Kristian Sjåtil are recommended for general M&A, and Robert Romansky is an expert in public and private transactions. Other core team members are Preben Willoch, Jon Kristian Sjåtil and Mathias Teir.

Fielding a ‘very strong and highly competent’ team, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS advises an impressive client roster across the aquaculture, renewable energy, oil and gas, telecoms and biotech sectors. Practice head Christian Grüner Sagstad acts for a variety of private equity companies and other clients on M&A and equity capital markets transactions, while Hans Cappelen Arnesen is an M&A specialist who acts for private equity firms and investment banks, and Anders Arnkværn has proven experience in public and private M&A and capital market transactions. Other key names for M&A are Ervin Auren, Baard Bale, Sverre Tyrhaug and Solveig Fagerheim Bugge, while Lars Eirik Gåseide Røsås aptly advises on securities law and corporate law.

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.

Wikborg Rein fields a full-service practice with ‘significant market-knowledge’, which handles domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for leading blue-chip companies. The practice is jointly led by Ole Henrik Wille, who is 'very insightful and pragmatic’ and consistently advises on M&A and equity capital market transactions; private equity expert Sigurd Opedal and cross-border expert Arild Frick. Singled out as a ‘master at maneuvering’, Ketil E Bøe advises investors and banks, while Lars Erik Lien leads the Bergen office, with expertise in stock exchange law. At the associate level, Ingrid Aasa Haavaldsen leverages project management abilities on M&A transactions.

Arntzen de Besche’s corporate and M&A practice advises a diverse range of clients with notable expertise in the renewables, oil and gas, and technology sectors. Practice head Knut Martinsen, praised by clients as the ‘first call on anything M&A’, handles a broad spectrum of work across multiple industries, in particular software transactions. The ‘hands-on approach’ of Per A Dagslet is brought to public and private acquisitions including work in the energy and aquaculture sectors. Lars Horgen Hinze regularly assists industry clients and private equity firms, while Maria B. Tanemsmo supports the ‘knowledgeable’ team with her expertise in technology, renewable energy, and aquaculture matters. The strength of the team has been expanded with the recent arrival of Øyvind Greaker Bjørndal from Advokatfirmaet Grette AS.

As a key pillar of boutique firm Advokatfirmaet CLP DA, the firm's commercial, corporate and M&A practice specialises in corporate law and capital markets work in the retail, renewables and technology sectors. The ‘dedicated team’ is led by M&A and private equity expert Lars Gunnar Aas. For mandates in the technology and internet sectors, Jakob Villum is a key name, advising both sellers and buyers on transactions. Elsewhere in the team, Alexander Lund takes point on private equity and venture capital work, and the ‘invaluable’ Amund Erdal focuses on matters within the renewable energy sector.

Increasingly active in acquisitions, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ corporate and M&A team is recognised for its sector knowledge which spans the technology, energy, aquaculture and food spaces. Bjørn Olav Torpp is instructed on a variety of cross-border and private equity transactions and co-heads the practice alongside Ellen Schult Ulriksen, who advises companies and creditors on financial restructuring and insolvency mandates. Bård Sandstad focuses on the offshore and energy sectors, while Preben Brecke takes point on private equity issues. Kjetil Hardeng advises clients on transactions and projects, and Kaare Oftedal joined the practice from DLA Piper in late 2024.

Praised by clients for its ‘all-round knowledge’, the team at Selmer stands out within the energy and natural resources, marine, aquaculture, and retail sectors. Sitting at the helm of the practice, Camilla Magnus has notable proficiency in corporate governance, M&A and private equity work. For public and private M&A, Ingar Solheim and Robert Sveen are key names. Remi Dramstad specialises in M&A, venture capital and private equity issues, while Marianne Sagerup focuses on tech and energy M&A. Margaret Solberg aptly advises on corporate law and shareholder issues.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig covers the full array of M&A and corporate mandates, including private equity, venture capital, and industrial M&A work. Leading the department is Kristoffer Birkeland, who has proven proficiency in venture capital and private equity work. Praised as ‘extremely dedicated and hands-on’, Amund Fougner Bugge divides his time between the M&A and ECM matters, while Stian Alexander Slaatta aptly advises investment banks, business executives and private equity clients on private and public M&A. The February 2024 arrival of Christian Vestheim, formerly at Advokatfirmaet CLP DA, strengthened the team’s technology transactions offering.

Transactions, capital markets and corporate focused firm AGP Advokater fields a team that ‘always delivers on time with high quality’. The team is co-headed by private M&A specialist Nils Olav Aarseth and Gard A. Skogstrøm, who branches across M&A, equity capital transactions, and corporate advice. Lars André Gjerdrum is singled out for his experience in both M&A and public take-overs. Other key practitioners are Ketil E. Sauarlia, who typically acts for clients in the technology sector, and Maria Heiberg Styrvold, who is a seasoned adviser on private M&A.

With a strong private equity practice and cross-border capabilities, CMS Kluge attracts clients from a range of sectors, including the oil and gas, maritime logistics and construction spaces. The group is led by Espen Debes, who particularly advises companies in the healthcare, energy and IT sectors. Frode Olsen, ‘an experienced and practical transactional lawyer’, specialises in private equity work within the construction and technology sectors, while Christina Lavold focuses on private M&A transactions. Johan Svedberg is highly experienced in corporate M&A and securities law.

DLA Piper excels in the technology and renewable energy sectors, handling a varied range of corporate and M&A matters. Led by Christian Fenner, noted for his ‘deep understanding’ of private equity mandates, the team also includes Fredrik Lykke, who advises industrial and private equity clients; and Sveinung Mjaugedal, who covers construction, healthcare, and technology sector matters. Fredrik Klebo-Espe and Magnus Brox are also key practitioners in the team. Kaare Oftedal departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in late 2024.

Anne Kjølseth Ekerholt leads Kvale Advokatfirma DA‘s ‘commercially savvy’ corporate team, handling mandates across diverse industries. The ‘service minded’ Thomas S Farhang is sought out by blue-chip clients, while Øystein Løken is a key name for clients in the natural resources, retail and TMT sectors. Singled out as ‘a true problem solver’, Carl Christian Marthinussen focuses on public and private M&A. Other key names are transactional lawyer Marius L Andresen, M&A specialist Kristin Nyhus Halvorsen, who particularly advises on issues relating to the hospitality industry, Henrik Grung and Odd-Terje G Elde.

M&A boutique Aabø-Evensen & Co Advokatfirma offers ‘sound business advice’ across the full range of corporate, commercial and M&A matters. Practice head Ole Kristian Aabø-Evensen advises on all types of M&A transactions including cross-border transactions. Other key names include Henning Raa, who takes point on transactions in the technology, real estate, infrastructure industries, and Andre Høgdahl, who joined from BAHR in January 2024 and advises private equity sponsors and other clients on M&A. Geir Johan Nilsen left the team in November 2024.

Praised for its ‘very deep knowledge of the practice field’, Brækhus Advokatfirma AS advises on the full range of domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A transactions. Practice head Christoph Morck is dual qualified in Norway and Germany and consistently advises foreign companies on their establishment, business and investments in Norway. Other practitioners are corporate and commercial expert John Sveinsvold, Stein E. Hove, and Brede A Haglund, who focuses on the technology sector.

Praised as ‘down-to-earth and service-minded’, the corporate and M&A team at Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS advises across a range of sectors, including the technology, construction, media, and renewables industries. Practice head Erlend Balsvik is an expert in technology and renewable energy transactions. The team also features Bjarte Bogstad, who advises on domestic and cross-border M&A; Eivind Bergo-Eriksen, a communications sector specialist; Saloume Djoudat, who combines M&A and contract expertise; and Elisabeth Hoffmann.

Fielding a ‘very knowledgeable, responsive and service-minded team’, Advokatfirmaet Hjort advises on a range of matters across the technology, energy, and aviation sectors. Practice head Thomas Alnæs combines M&A and private equity experience with cross-border transaction capabilities. Christian Dahl Aaser takes point on M&A and company law in the energy sector, while Vegard André Fiskerstrand is a key name for private and public M&A. Helene Eng and Magnus Johannesen are also recommended.

SANDS‘s M&A team provides ‘solid legal advice and good business understanding’ to clients in the aquaculture, energy and healthcare sectors. Practice head Terje Gulbrandsen focuses on company and contract law, while Espen Furuholt takes point on M&A, corporate work and equity transactions. Other team members are Erik Meyer-Lampe, Olav Midtgaard and Erik Lind, who is frequently engaged by health and care sector clients.