Bjarte Bogstad primarily works with transactions (M&A), company law, and contracts. He has significant expertise within incorporation of companies, shareholders’ and investment agreements, cross-border transactions, due diligence, mergers and demergers, joint venture and co-operation agreements, and other related corporate matters. He advises Norwegian and international companies throughout the entire transaction process.
In addition to the above, Bjarte has extensive sector experience especially within technology/IP and within industry, commerce and service, finance and insurance, where he assists Norwegian and international clients with their legal matters, including regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
Recent seminars held for clients include company law and contract issues such as: Liability of the Board of Directors, shareholder conflicts, investment and shareholders’ agreements, incentive schemes (including earn-out), and exit planning. Bjarte is also an active member of the International Bar Association (IBA).
Awards and rankings
The Legal 500 recommends Bjarte within Commercial, Corporate and M&A in their 2024 publication, and notes that he "regularly advises clients from highly regulated industries on joint ventures and mergers and demergers."
Satisfied clients states that:
"Bjarte Bogstad is experienced in M&A transactions. His calm way of handling the negotiations works well." (2024)
"We worked almost exclusively with partner Bjarte Bogstad. Besides his “legal” skills, he was clear and concise in his dealings with our counterparts, and not afraid to take on difficult matters. As a CFO I further appreciated his skills in our discussions about financial and even accounting matters related to the deal." (2024)
"Bjarte Bogstad is a nice guy, works hard, and wants the client to succeed. He has both a good overview and full control of all details." (2024)
IFLR 1000 has ranked him Highly regarded seven years in a row.
Education
| 2019 | Seminar: Harvard Negotiation MasterClass, Harvard Law School |
| 2017 | Seminar: Sector Leadership MasterClass, Harvard Law School |
| 2017 | Seminar: Sale and Purchase Agreements, SPA (Redcliffe) |
| 2014 | Seminar: Private Equity & Management Buyouts (Redcliffe) |
| 2014 | Seminar: Selling a Company (Redcliffe) |
| 2012 | Chairman of the Board Program |
| 1996 | Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Bergen |
Work experience
| 2012– | Partner, Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS |
| 2009–2012 | Partner, Vogt&Wiig |
| 2008–2009 | Partner, Advokatfirmaet Bjarte Bogstad |
| 2002–2008 | Partner, Advokatene Geirr Jakobsen & Bjarte Bogstad |
| 2000–2002 | Associate Consultant, Bain & Company Inc. |
| 1997–2000 | Associate, BA-HR |