Bank and Financing

Wiersholm’s Banking and Finance team is one of Norway’s largest and has consistently been recognised as a leader in the “Banking and Finance” category in both national and international legal surveys. We prioritise exceptional professionalism, comprehensive industry knowledge, outstanding service, and high availability in our client support.

The customer feels important and prioritised, and they always provide the right resources in meetings. They work quickly and efficiently, are flexible and solution-oriented. Extremely service minded and professional firm.
Legal 500

Our team assists banks, financial institutions, and other lenders, as well as companies and private equity sponsors on the borrower side.

A significant portion of the transactions we handle involve international elements, and we have cultivated a robust network of collaborating international law firms. The field of financing encompasses a broad spectrum of legal areas, with a focus on contract law, company law, lien law, guarantee law, and bankruptcy law.

As a full-service law firm, we provide expertise and specialised skills across all areas of finance and various forms of financing.

Our Services

Negotiation and preparation of loan agreements and guarantee facilities

Specialist expertise in financing within various industries, including seafood and aquaculture, energy (oil and gas and renewables), real estate, shipping and offshore

Acquisition financing

Project finance

Bond financing, loan program (EMTN and OMF) and securitisation

Advice related to the handling of commitments, including non-performing commitments

ISDA agreements and derivatives

Direct lending

Fund financing, holdco financing and continuation vehicle transactions

Various forms of export financing