Buying and selling SMEs – M&A transactions

Our assistance in SME transactions is characterized by:

• Simplification
  We believe that M&A transactions in Norway often may be undertaken in a simpler and less expensive way than in many other jurisdictions. Elaborate and detailed contracts and other M&A documentation are becoming frequently used even if this is not required from a Norwegian law perspective. This increases cost unnecessarily, especially in transactions involving small and medium-sized businesses.
• Cost efficiency
  We work with small and dedicated teams for the implementation of SME M&A transactions. Thereby we are able to reduce unnecessary overlapping work from several lawyers, cumbersome internal processes, and internal project management. Together with simplification of the process and documentation related to the transaction, this helps to keep costs down.
• Experienced lawyers
  We have experienced transaction attorneys who work directly on the execution of the M&A transactions. We do not delegate all or significant parts of the execution of the transaction to less experienced resources. This working method ensures high level of quality on the legal services that we provide.
• International network
  As the only Norwegian member of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), we have access to a unique network of foreign law firms in all relevant jurisdictions that we know, work well with, and can easily obtain assistance from if required to complete an M&A transaction involving transborder issues.

If you are considering carrying out an SMB M&A transaction, feel free to contact us so that we can explain how we may offer to assist.