Børge A. Grøttjord

Partner
Faggruppeleder bank og finans
BAG
Plassering
Oslo
Telefon
Språk
Engelsk, norsk

Børge Grøttjord bistår banker, finansinstitusjoner, selskaper, investorer og offentlige aktører med rådgivning innen et bredt spekter av lånefinansiering, refinansiering, restrukturering og situasjoner med finansiell usikkerhet og insolvens. Med over tjue års erfaring jobber han løsningsorientert og tett på klientene for å finne praktiske og robuste løsninger på komplekse finansielle utfordringer.

Hans arbeid dekker hele bredden av gjeldsprodukter og finansieringstyper – fra syndikerte og bilaterale lån til prosjektfinansiering, eiendomsfinansiering, asset-based lån, oppkjøpsfinansiering og høyrenteobligasjoner. Han jobber ofte med grensekryssende transaksjoner der både norsk og internasjonal rett spiller inn, og har lang erfaring med saker i skjæringspunktet mellom finans og insolvens.

Børge bistår en bred kundegruppe, herunder investeringsbanker, kredittfond, private equity-aktører, selskapslåntakere og statlige virksomheter. Han er særlig kjent for sin evne til å holde fremdrift i krevende og tidssensitive prosesser, og for sin innsikt i restrukturering og håndtering av misligholdte lån og gjeldsporteføljer.

Han er anbefalt i rangeringer som Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 og IFLR1000, og holder jevnlig innlegg om utviklingen i regelverket for låne- og restruktureringssaker. Han har også skrevet faglige bidrag om gjeldsrett og håndtering av insolvente selskaper. Klienter fremhever at han er «løsningsorientert, tilgjengelig og god til å forklare det kompliserte på en enkel måte».

Ved siden av sitt arbeid som advokat, engasjerer Børge seg i spørsmål om finansiell inkludering og mikrofinans. Han yter pro bono-bistand til internasjonale mikrofinansprosjekter, særlig i Asia og Nord-Afrika, og er opptatt av hvordan tilgang til finansielle tjenester kan bidra til sosial utvikling og bekjempelse av fattigdom.

Kvalifikasjoner
Utdanning
Master of law in international finance, King's College, London
2008
Post graduate diploma in European Competition law, King's College, London
2001
Universitetet i Oslo, Cand.jur.
2000
Medlemskap

Medlem i Den Norske Advokatforening.

Erfaring
Tidligere erfaring
Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2020 -
Partner, Grette
2009 - 2020
Konsernadvokat, DNB NOR Bank ASA
2008 - 2009
Leder konsern/direksjonssekretariatet, DNB NOR/DNB NOR Bank ASA
2005 - 2007
Konsernadvokat, DNB NOR Bank ASA
2002 - 2005
Advokatfullmektig, annet advokatfirma
2000 - 2002
Vitenskapelig assistent, Institutt for Offentlig rett, UiO
1998 - 2000
Lærer i forvaltningsrett og EU/EØS rett, Juridisk fakultet, UiO
1998 - 1999
Anerkjennelser
The Legal 500, 2026

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

‘In addition to being academically strong, Børge Grøtjord is highly pragmatic and excels at finding good solutions in difficult and deadlocked negotiations. He is skilled at organizing and leading demanding projects. Grøtjord has been, and continues to be, a key sparring partner whom we particularly rely on where issues lie at the intersection of law and commercial considerations.’

‘Børge Grøttjord has served our business for many years. Legal skills at the top level combined with commercial understanding.’

‘Børge Grøttjord has an outstanding expertise in working capital transactions with a strength in identifying flexible solutions for clients. He has a strategic thinking approach oriented to practical solutions consistent with market practice. I would recommend him since he anticipates potential challenges and is always available to dedicate time to you, providing clear guidance and going the extra mile to ensure the best possible results. 

Chambers & Partners Global, 2026

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Head of department Børge Grøttjord frequently assists clients with acquisition and real estate finance transactions, as well as refinancing matters.

 
"Børge is a superb partner with exceptional knowledge in his field. He is very responsive and a pleasure to work with."
 
"Børge Grøttjord is a highly knowledgeable and important sparring partner who is accurate and thorough."
 
"One of the most amazing things is his lack of ego, despite his extensive expertise."
The Legal 500, 2025

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

Chambers & Partners Global / Europe, 2025

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Head of department Børge Grøttjord frequently assists clients with acquisition and real estate finance transactions, as well as refinancing matters.

 
"Børge is very helpful in explaining the impact issues may have on our company."
 
"Børge Grøttjord is knowledgeable and provides a sense of trust and sincerity."
The Legal 500, 2024

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

Chambers & Partners Global/Europe, 2024

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Head of department Børge Grøttjord frequently assists clients with acquisition and real estate finance transactions, as well as refinancing matters. Clients says: 

"He has good attention to detail and offers a high level of responsiveness." 

"Børge Grøttjord has saved us a fortune with his legal work for us."

IFLR1000, 2024

Anerkjent som 'Highly Regarded' innenfor 'Restructuring and insolvency.'

The Legal 500, 2023

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

Børge Grøttjord is highly experienced and efficient.’

Chambers & Partners Global/Europe, 2023

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Head of department Børge Grøttjord frequently assists clients with acquisition and real estate finance transactions. One client says: "He delivers a high degree of service."

IFLR1000, 2023

Anerkjent som "Highly Regarded" innen "Banking" av IFLR1000

The Legal 500, 2022

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2022

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Børge Grøttjord assists clients with a variety of financing matters. "He has very strong technical preparation and ability to understand the customer's needs," a client enthuses.

IFLR1000

Børge er rangert som 'Highly Regarded' innenfor Restructuring and insolvency.

The Legal 500, 2021

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2021

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Børge Grøttjord assists clients with loans, bond and note issuances and structured finance mandates.

Chambers and Partners Europe, 2020

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Børge Grøttjord advises on syndicate loan facilities as well as bond and note issuances. Clients say he is "straightforward and knowledgeable."

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2019

Band 4 | Banking and Finance

Børge Grøttjord regularly assists with bond issuances and project finance mandates, where he represents lenders. Clients appreciate his pragmatism, with one describing him as "commercially astute and technically superb, with a great eye for detail."

The Legal 500, 2019

Recommended lawyer | Banking and Finance

Publikasjoner
Gyldendal Akademisk
Finansavtaleloven - med kommentarer (I samarbeid med Karl Rosén)
2014