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Brækhus advised ISS Corporate on the acquisition of technology company Celsia

Brækhus advised ISS Corporate on the acquisition of technology company Celsia

ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS Corporate”), a leading provider of compensation, governance, cyber risk monitoring, and sustainability offerings to help companies improve shareholder value and reduce risk, announced on April 11th the acquisition of Celsia. Celsia is an Oslo-based provider of SaaS solutions for corporate sustainability reporting.

Brækhus acted as buy-side legal advisor in connection with the acquisition of Celsia. The core team consisted of Christoph Morck, Kristine Slotnæs, Alexander Mollan and Ingrid Abildsgaard. The team assisted ISS Corporate throughout the entire acquisition process, from due diligence through the drafting and negotiation of relevant transaction documents until the signing and closing.

Formed in 2021, Celsia‘s software simplifies regulatory sustainability reporting with a particular focus on solving for the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) regulations. The CSRD, which took effect on 1 January, includes the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, an extensive, detailed new sustainability reporting framework that is addressed by Celsia’s offering. Celsia’s software also supports EU Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation reporting requirements. Presently, more than 300 companies rely on Celsia’s software solutions and the expertise of its staff for accurate and timely sustainability reporting.

ISS Corporate provides expertise in designing and managing governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk programs that align with company goals, reduce risk, and manage the needs of a diverse shareholder base by delivering data, tools, and advisory services. ISS Corporate’s global client base extends across North America, Europe, Asia, and other established and emerging markets worldwide. ISS Corporate is a wholly owned subsidiary of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group.

Click here for the full press release from ISS Corporate.

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Christoph Morck
Partner

Kristine N. Slotnæs
Partner

Alexander Mollan
Partner

Ingrid Abildgaard
Senior Lawyer

Our lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500

Our lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500

Each year, law firms around the world are assessed and ranked by Legal 500. The rankings are based on feedback from clients and other market research. This year too, Brækhus is ranked as a Leading Firm.

In this year’s edition of Legal 500, a number of our lawyers, spread across various fields of expertise, receive recognition for their specialist skills.

Partners Alexander Mollan and Julius Berg Kaasin also achieve individual rankings and are ranked in the category ‘Next Generation Partner’. Alexander is recognised for his in-depth expertise in the field of TMT, and Julius is recognised for his expertise in the field of Intellectual Property.

We are pleased to observe that the fields in which we receive recognition by The Legal 500 represent core business areas for Brækhus. This underline our strong competence environments.

This is what some of our clients say about us:

Highly competent, proactive and we were involved well along the way

Our experience with Brækhus is that they always seek the right expertise from the right person so that challenges and problems can be highlighted quickly. This means that the right solutions are chosen in a short time

A very nice, friendly, cooperative and resolutive team. They are always willing to help and support you in your cases, propose alternative ideas and solutions, and be honest and clear about your situation

An extremely high level of expertise, insight and experience that we as clients can capitalise on. Not least very quick responses to inquiries

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Marthe H. Hilde
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Lene Blanche Minge
Senior Marketer

Brækhus lawyers recognised among Norway’s leading legal practitioners

Brækhus lawyers recognised among Norway’s leading legal practitioners

In this year’s survey conducted by the Norwegian Financial Newspaper, Brækhus lawyers are recognised as leading specialists in technology and digitalisation, international matters, IP and retail, as well as restructuring and insolvency. 

– It is great to see our lawyers highlighted among Norway’s foremost in areas that are strategically important to our business. We are dedicated to building market-leading expertise, particularly within technology and digitalisation, and international matters. These rankings affirm our achievements, says managing partner Atle H. Carlsen. 

Christoph Morck is ranked as the country’s seventh leading international lawyer, while Stein E. Hove is ranked fifth on the list of the country’s best lawyers in technology and digitalisation. 

Julius Berg Kaasin achieves two placements in this year’s survey. He is ranked tenth among the country’s leading lawyers in IP and seventh in retail. Audun Kleppestø is ranked fourth among the country’s promising talents in restructuring and bankruptcy. 

Brækhus assisted Swiss Diabetes Fund with its investment in Glucoset

Brækhus assisted Swiss Diabetes Fund with its investment in Glucoset

Brækhus assisted Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund in connection with its investment in Glucoset, a Norway-based company specializing in glucose monitoring solutions for intensive care units.

Brækhus assisted Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund in connection with its investment in Glucoset, a Norway-based company specializing in glucose montitoring solutions for intensive care units.

Brækhus assisted Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund throughout the acquisition process, handling legal due diligence and SPA, along with a technical IP due diligence in collaboration with Onsagers.

Brækhus’ team was headed by Christoph Morck and Julius Kaasin.

The investment is mentioned in Finansavisen on November 24, 2023 (in Norwegian).

Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund is a Switzerland-based fund primarily focused on investing in health technology within the diabetes sector.

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Julius Berg Kaasin
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    Our lawyers have been recognised in Legal 500 2023

    Our lawyers have been recognised in Legal 500 2023

    Our lawyers have been recognised in the 2023 edition of Legal 500, a comprehensive global guide to law firms. Each year, Legal 500 evaluates and ranks law firms worldwide based on client feedback and market research. In this year’s edition, Brækhus has been ranked as a Leading Firm.

    15 of our lawyers across 6 practice areas have been acknowledged in this year’s edition of Legal 500. Associate Partner Alexander Mollan has been named ‘Next Generation Partner’ for his expertise in the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) practice area.

    The recognized practice areas are fundamental to Brækhus’ core business, and we take great pride in being highlighted by Legal 500 for our strong expertise in these areas.

    Our firm has been ranked in the following practice areas:

    What our clients say about us:

    Quick response rate. Clear recommendations. Efficient use of resources. Close follow-up.

    Very diverse and competent team with international knowledge and a very service-minded approach.

    Takes a holistic approach, and guides on commercial aspects to make sure nothing falls between the cracks.

    No fuss, straight to the point. Great people to work with. Delivers results.

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    Lene Blanche Minge
    Senior Marketer

    Brækhus lawyers get recognition in 8 categories in the Annual Lawyer Survey

    Brækhus lawyers get recognition in 8 categories in the Annual Lawyer Survey

    For the 25th year in a row, Kapital’s lawyer survey acknowledges the leading Norwegian lawyers and firms in a number of categories, and Brækhus’ lawyers are recognised as some of the country’s leading lawyers in their field of expertise.

    Christoph Morck is ranked as the country’s sixth leading International Lawyer. Stein E. Hove is ranked number nine on the list of the country’s best lawyers within Technology and Digitalisation, and Christian Bendiksen is ranked fourth on the list of “Promising Talents” in the same category. Frank C. Aase ranks tenth on the list of the country’s leading lawyers within Restructuring and Insolvency, and he also ranks 1st on the list of the country’s most “Promising Talents” within Banking and Finance.
     
    Just like Frank C. Aase, Julius Berg Kaasin receives acknowledgments in two categories in Kapital’s Annual Lawyer Survey. He ranks 1st as the country’s most “Promising Talent” within Retail Law, and he also ranks second on the list of “Promising Talents” within Intellectual Property. Audun Kleppestø ranks fourth on the list of the country’s most “Promising Talents” within Restructuring and Insolvency.
     
    – It’s both inspiring and fantastic to see that our expertise is recognized by the industry! We are proud of our rankings and the fact that we continue to build strong teams within Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, Technology & Digitalisation, Retail Law, Intellectual Property, and in addition to a strong international focus, says the chairman of the board in Brækhus, Christoph Morck.

    Legal 500 recognises Brækhus as Leading Firm

    Legal 500 recognises Brækhus as Leading Firm

    Each year, the leading ranking firm Legal 500 assesses and recommends law firms around the world. All rankings are based on feedback from clients and market insights. In this year’s ranking, Brækhus is once again ranked ‘Leading Firm’.

    15 of Brækhus’ lawyers from five different practice areas are recommended in the 2021 edition of the Legal 500 ranking. This year, Senior Lawyer Alexander Mollan is ranked as ‘Rising Star’ for his expertise within TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications). We are pleased to see that the practice areas Brækhus is recommended for, are core areas of our business where we have specialist competencies.

    Senior Lawyer Alexander Mollan is ranked as ‘Rising Star’ by The Legal 500 for his expertise in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications.

    What our clients say about us:

    Brækhus Advokatfirma is professional with dedicated advocates of the highest standards.

    The Brækhus team is always one step ahead, ready to support their clients. Their advice is always provided in a context that makes it obvious they have deep insights into their clients’ needs.

    Very strong at understanding our business as a client. Proactive and seeking closure.

    Read more about the rankings on Legal500.com

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    Marthe H. Hilde
    Head of Marketing – on leave

    Finansavisen’s annual lawyer survey ranks several of Brækhus’ lawyers as leading experts in their field

    Finansavisen’s annual lawyer survey ranks several of Brækhus’ lawyers as leading experts in their field

    For the 24th year in a row, Finansavisen’s lawyer survey acknowledges the leading Norwegian lawyers and firms in a number of categories, and Brækhus’ lawyers are recognised as some of the country’s leading lawyers in their field of expertise.

    Marthe H. Hilde
    21.02.2022 09:18

    Stein E. Hove is ranked as number ten on the list of the country’s leading lawyers within Technology and Digitalisation and Christian Bendiksen as fifth on the list of “Promising Talents” within the same category. Christoph Morck, who primarily works with cross-border M&A, company law, and construction, is member of the international Board of Directors at the premier global legal network Meritas. Christoph is ranked as number five in the category of Norway’s leading international lawyers.

    Brækhus tops several of the lists among this year’s “Promising Talents”. Marcus Lindstrøm is recognised as leading within Construction, and Julius Berg Kaasin is recognised as leading within Trade and fourth within IP. Frank C. Aase is recognised as leading within two categories, Banking and Finance, and Restructuring and Insolvency.

    Managing Partner Frank C. Aase.

    “It is fantastic to see that our lawyers are recognised amongst the country’s most competent lawyers within their field of expertise. Brækhus has strong competencies within construction, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, technology and digitalisation, trade and IP, in addition to a solid international presence. The survey confirms our strengths, which is the result of long-term and targeted teamwork” says Managing Partner Frank C. Aase.

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    Marthe H. Hilde
    Head of Marketing – on leave

    Christoph Morck elected as member of the international Board of Directors at Meritas

    Christoph Morck elected as member of the international Board of Directors at Meritas

    We are pleased to announce that Christoph Morck, Chairman of the Board at Brækhus law firm, has been elected as member of the international Board of Directors at Meritas. After an initial interim period until April next year, Morck will be able to serve on the Membership Committee for a period of additional three years.

    “It is a great honor to be put forward for the position and I look forward to working even closer with Meritas, Chair Jill D. Wiley and the rest of the Board to further develop the international cooperation amongst the Meritas member firms. Continuous cross-border and international cooperation and mindset is of crucial importance in these challenging times” says Christoph Morck.

    Morck has been a partner at Brækhus since 2016 and heads the firm’s Corporate / M&A department. He is dual qualified, as being admitted to the Bar in Norway and licensed to practice law in Germany. Morck advises international and foreign companies with their establishment and cross border activities in Norway, and Norwegian companies doing business abroad. He is recommended by Legal 500 and receives excellent feedback from clients: ‘Christoph Morck is the star of Brækhus. He is very knowledgeable about domestic law and brings an international value proposition to the table.‘

    Brækhus is a Norwegian law firm with a strong focus on cross-border and international matter and advises it’s clients on all business matters ranging from general legal advice to complex transactions and disputes. Brækhus is committed to meeting the markets’ changing demand for smarter and more efficient deliveries of legal services. The firms’ goal is to help clients reach their goals. Brækhus is proud of being an active member in the Meritas network.

    Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premier global alliance of independent law firms. Their market-leading member firms offer a full range of legal services, enabling clients to do business anywhere. Meritas is ranked in Chambers & Partners as Band 1 – Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite.

    For more information please contact Christoph Morck, Partner, E: morck@braekhus.no, T: (+47) 452 18 904 or Marthe Horne, Head of Marketing, E: horne@braekhus.no, T: (+47) 911 42 808.