Egil Hatling

Partner
Head of Restructuring
EH
Location
Oslo
Language
Norwegian, English

Egil Hatling primarily works with Corporate, Insolvency and Criminal Law. He is one of the most preferred and appointed administrators by the courts for insolvency and bankruptcy cases in Oslo. Egil provides general counsel to a number of companies and their executive boards and management, focusing on corporate, finance and restructuring advice.

Credentials
Education
University of Oslo, Candidate of Jurisprudence
1994
University of Southampton, Special subjects
1994
Memberships
  • Member of The Norwegian Bar Association
  • Member of INSOL Europe
Experience
Prior experience
Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2004 -
Country Managing Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2020 - 2021
Lawyer, Advokatfirma Ræder
2000 - 2004
Police adjutant, Oslo Police District
1999 - 2000
Associate, Advokatfirmaet Staff AS
1997 - 1999
Rankings
The Legal 500, 2024

Egil is recommended for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery by The Legal 500, 2024.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2024

Egil Hatling advises clients on domestic and cross-border restructuring and bankruptcy mandates. He also handles contentious insolvency-related issues. Clients says:  

"Egil has strong business acumen and commercial understanding." 

"Egil Hatling quickly forms a picture of the matter, how it can be resolved and at what level. He is good at bringing in various resources that are necessary to handle the assignment in a good way."

The Legal 500, 2023

Johan Ratvik and Egil Hatling: both very efficient, competent and very pleasant to work with.’ 

Egil is recommended for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery by The Legal 500, 2023.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2023

Egil Hatling advises clients on restructuring topics and contentious bankruptcy mandates. One client says: "Egil Hatling is always available and committed to doing the best possible job for us."

The Legal 500, 2022

Egil is recommended for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery by The Legal 500, 2022.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2022

Egil is ranked within Restructuring/Insolvency by Chambers & Partners, 2022.

The Legal 500, 2021

‘Egil Hatling is very accessible and has a very good instinct for practical solutions.’

‘Egil Hatling is refreshingly clear in his priorities, and did not hesitate to make necessary, albeit unpopular decisions in order to bring matters forward. He is a tough negotiator.’

Egil is recommended for Insolvency and corporate recovery by The Legal 500, 2021.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2021

Egil Hatling assists clients with restructuring topics and contentious bankruptcy mandates. A client states: "I like the speed of his response, and his ability to sit down and understand the challenge and put together a team that can work effectively for my needs. He also has a practical approach and does not overcomplicate things."

The Legal 500, 2020

Egil is recommended for Restructuring and insolvency by The Legal 500, 2020.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2020

Egil Hatling is well known for his expertise in dispute resolution and also acts on restructuring and insolvency mandates. One client comments: "He is a highly engaged, proactive and supportive practitioner. We're very well informed and I completely trust his opinion and guidance."

The Legal 500, 2019

DLA Piper's clients feel 'valued and important' thanks to 'a sympathetic, knowledgeable and competent' department led by Egil Hatling, who 'takes good care of his clients from beginning to end'.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2019

Egil Hatling is described by a client as a "polite, dedicated and smart man." He advises on financial restructurings and is also regularly appointed as a bankruptcy trustee. He advised The Future Group on its restructuring.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2018

Department head Egil Hatling's practice covers restructuring, insolvency cases and disputes. Clients attest to his breadth of knowledge, noting that he has a "broad understanding of commercial issues and well-developed business acumen," and is able to "deliver difficult messages without having people get aggressive. It's very hard to dislike him."