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Knut Martinsen

Martinsen focuses particularly on technology companies and companies with technology as their primary value proposition. He works with companies in all phases of their lifecycle, including startups, companies needing financing – both equity and loan capital – companies undergoing financial restructuring and all forms of exit and sales processes.

His experience of the various phases a company undergoes has also given him an in-depth understanding of the different aspects that must be taken into account in each one. In addition to M&A processes, Martinsen has helped clients with all kinds of IT services, from basic service and support to the procurement of advanced IT systems.

Knut Martinsen has a unique ability to solve problems and unlock situations where both parties are stuck.

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21 October 2024

Castik Capital acquires majority stake in Aider

The European private equity fund Castik Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Norwegian accounting and consulting firm Aider. More than 160 employees will retain a collective 45 per cent ownership stake. We are proud to have assisted Castik Capital as legal advisors in this transaction.

28 October 2021

Solid recruitment and strong growth for capital markets at Arntzen de Besche

In the first half of 2021, the M&A and Capital Markets team enjoyed an increase in turnover of 40 percent, compared to the first half of the previous year. Solid recruitment of competent lawyers over the last three years has broadened the general expertise and industry knowledge required in a market with increasingly complex assignments. In addition to favourable financial results, the team has also caught the attention of international ranking agency IFLR1000, which recently ranked Arntzen de Besche in Tier 2, the second highest level, in the Capital Markets Debt and Capital Markets Equity categories.

8 January 2021

Strong results on MergerMarket's league tables 2020

MergerMarket has recently published its league table for 2020 ranking the most active M&A law firms in Norway. We are happy to see that our positive trend continues and that we are ranked on 6th place on total transaction value among the Norwegian law firms on Norwegian transactions, and on 8th place based on deal volume.

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What we have done

We have assisted EG A/S in the acquisition of PatientSky’s SaaS and App business

We are delighted to have assisted EG in its acquisition of PatientSky SaaS Norway AS and PatientSky App AS. The transaction values the business at between NOK 850 million and NOK 900 million.

Arntzen de Besche have assisted Abilia with the acquisition of Cognita AS

We are pleased to have assisted Abilia, a subsidiary to MedCap, in their agreement to acquire the company Cognita AS. The transaction will further strengthen Abilia’s position in the Nordics within digital assistive products.

Arntzen de Besche has assisted EG in its contemplated voluntary offer for Ørn Software

We are pleased to have acted as legal advisors to EG in entering into a transaction agreement with Ørn Software whereby EG Norge AS intends to launch a voluntary offer for all outstanding shares in Ørn Software Holding AS. Through a successful completion of the voluntary offer, EG Norge AS will acquire all outstanding shares of Ørn Software Holding AS at a price of NOK 6.25 per share.

Arntzen de Besche has assisted Waterlogic with the acquisition of The Pure Water Company

Waterlogic is a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers. With the acquisition of The Pure Water Company, Waterlogics will expand their reach and foothold in the Nordic Market.

Arntzen de Besche has assisted Nutreco in a strategic investment in Andfjord Salmon

Animal research and nutrition specialist Nutreco and the Norwegian seafood group Holmøy are taking part in a private placement in Andfjord Salmon. In addition, Andfjord Salmon has entered into an operational feed supply agreement with Nutreco’s aquaculture business line, Skretting. We are proud to assist Nutreco as legal advisors in this process.

Arntzen de Besche advised NOVELDA in NOK 400 million private placement

Arntzen de Besche has advised NOVELDA, a world leader in Ultra-Wideband (UWB) sensing, in connection with its successful NOK 400 million private placement.

Arntzen de Besche has assisted Castik Capital with the acquisition of Element Logic

We have assisted Castik Capital with the agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Norwegian company Element Logic. Castik will jointly own the company alongside Element Logic's founders, Dag-Adler Blakstad and Kjell Blakseth, the company's management team and employees.

Arntzen de Besche assists Ecofisk in securing first round of equity capital from external investors

Arntzen de Besche is proud to have assisted Ecofisk, a company aiming to establish a state of the art land based fish farming facility in Espevik in Western Norway, with raising its first round of equity capital from external investors. The investors include both technology suppliers and industrial players.

Arntzen de Besche assists in the acquisition of Holte AS

On 18 March, Danish software developer EG A/S announced that the company has acquired all the shares in Holte AS - a Norwegian company that develops and supplies software solutions to the construction industry in Norway.

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