Mergers and Acquisitions

Transactions such as mergers and acquisitions require expertise in a number of areas of law. Arntzen de Besche has experience in all areas necessary for structuring and implementing the transaction, and we offer customised legal advice.

What we can help you with
Our M&A group facilitates transactions on projects from start to finish. We have solid experience in dealing with all aspects of complicated transactions, including issues of a strategic and tactical nature.

Complete legal advice
Arntzen de Besche has extensive experience as a legal adviser on company take-overs and reorganisations. The firm assists Norwegian as well as international clients of all sizes and in most industries. Our lawyers assist in selecting transaction models and in preparing documentation, conduct due diligence and take part in negotiations in transactions of all kinds.

All-round expertise
The firm provides legal assistance in connection with e.g.

• acquisitions
• share purchases and share sales
• purchases and sales of businesses
• mergers and demergers
• equity and leveraged transactions

We also handle relationships with public authorities, e.g. in connection with processing licence applications and notifications to the Norwegian Competition Authority.

Tailor-made solutions
Mergers and acquisitions require expertise in several areas of the law. Arntzen de Besche has this expertise in company law, tax law, competition law, intellectual property law, ICT law, employment law, environmental law and securities and exchange law. We are capable of putting together an effective and well-qualified team of legal staff for any transaction.