Expertise

Simen Varhaug is a lawyer based in Norway, with knowledge in various areas of legal practice. He is primarily specialized in corporate law, offshore and shipping transactions, stock markets, and general contract law. These areas of expertise allow him to offer a comprehensive range of services to businesses in diverse industries, ensuring they navigate the complexities of legal issues in a seamless manner. His professional career has been marked by involvement with the Oslo Børs stock exchange, the primary stock exchange in Norway, where he has successfully assisted numerous companies and their managers in the listing process. He has consistently demonstrated an aptitude for ensuring his clients' compliance with the exchange's stringent requirements. Simen also has experience dealing with offshore and shipping transactions, where his understanding of intricate legal frameworks and international regulations have been used in structuring and finalizing high-value deals. Furthermore, Simen has experience in private placements, effectively helping clients raise capital while ensuring that the legalities surrounding such transactions are duly addressed. His corporate governance expertise also let him advise clients on best practices, transparency, accountability, and the fiduciary responsibilities of the board of directors.

Work experience

2019 - 2023
Associate – Advokatfirmaet Wikborg Rein AS

Education

2018 - 2019
King's College London
2017 - 2019
Master of Laws – University of Bergen