Aabø-Evensen & Co

Oslo based Aabø-Evensen & Co is a Norwegian boutique law firm with a specific focus on M&A and capital markets. The firm was established in 2002. The firm is especially well regarded in the M&A market by peers and clients.

The team punches above its weight advising on large transactions often alongside top tier firms and regularly engages in complex cross-border deals. The firm has clear expertise in M&A and leading engagement with recognizable multinational companies in the Norwegian mining, fishing, retail, energy and industrials industries.

Highlights

A notable example of the firm’s recent M&A work was its appointment as lead counsel to global mining tech company Imdex Limited, an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed company, in connection with the acquisition of Devico. The firm played a crucial role in handling all legal advice to Imdex, managing workstreams across 15 different jurisdictions and conducting due diligence over 19 companies connected with the proposed acquisition. The deal reflects the team’s capacity for large scale and complex deal management and structuring.

Testimonials

“Good and very much to the point” - (M&A)

“Stand out for their commercial understanding and approach coupled with legal expertise” - (Financial restructuring)

Key clients

Imdex Limited, Francisco Partners, Vauban Infrastructure, Stirling Square Capital Partners, KMD