We are one of the Norwegian law firms with best knowledge about the private equity sector, with extensive experience working on all legal aspects relating to private equity and venture capital funds. We advise many of the top-tier Norwegian and international private equity firms, funds, investors and financial institutions at all stages - from establishing the fund through to making investments and to exiting from those investments. Whether in an auction process, a "club" deal, a joint venture and/or a secondary transaction, we are always mindful of the particular issues arising in the private equity business.

In connection with investments we typically assist in preparing investment agreements and shareholders agreements, and in negotiations, due diligence and financing. Our lawyers have expert competence on the array of terms and conditions particular for the sector, such as preference share structures, management incentives, anti-dilution protection, voting rights, exit triggers etc.

CLP has extensive experience in structuring and organizing funds, fund sponsors and other asset management structures, such as private equity and venture capital firms and funds, feeder funds, regulated mutual funds, hedge funds and real property funds (including syndications). We also advice investors on investments in such structures. Our service also covers advising on other aspects of the private equity business, including providing transactional and general corporate advice to portfolio companies.