
Marlene Istad
Lawyer
Marlene Istad specializes in corporate law and transactions, and has experience with assisting both Norwegian and international companies throughout the entire M&A process. She also has experience with project management, including leading interdisciplinary teams and handling larger cross-border transactions.
In addition, Marlene advises our clients in various areas of law, with particular emphasis on contract law and corporate law. She holds a master's degree in law from the University of Oslo, where she wrote her thesis on piercing the corporate veil in companies with limited liability.
Strategic Acquisition
Project manager for the legal counsel to a global mining technology company in connection with a strategic acquisition of a Norwegian target company. The deal value exceeded NOK 2 billion.
Transaction
Assisted a leading European infrastructure fund in connection with an acquisition of one of the largest operators in the Norwegian public transportation market.
M&A Insurance Advisory
Advised a global insurance company regarding offers and conclusions of W&I-insurance agreements in connection with multiple Nordic transactions. The work primarily consisted of revieweing and assessing the due diligence processes, as well as assisting in the contract negotiations in relation to the insurance agreements.
Transaction
Project manager for the Norwegian legal counsel to an european private equity firm in connection with a financial acquisition of a nordic technology company. The advisory and project management was related to the Norwegian subsidiaries of the target company.
Strategic Acquisition
Assisted a Nordic consulting agency company in connection with a strategic acquisition of a Norwegian target company within the same industry.
Nordic Transaction
Assisted a marketing company for the real estate industry, as well as its financial owner, in connection with an acquisition of a Norwegian market leader within the same industry.
2025 | Lawyer, Brækhus Advokatfirma |
2021 - 2024 | Associate, Lawyer, Aabø-Evensen & Co Advokatfirma |
2024 | Lawyers' practising certificate |
2021 | Master of Laws, University of Oslo |
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