Harald Sætermo
Harald has 25 years of experience advising domestic and international clients in the financial industry. He also regularly assists Norwegian and international clients with company law, transactions, contract law, and restructuring/insolvency matters.
LEXOSLO Advokatfirma AS (the law firm LEXOSLO)
Founder | 2025 -
Rime Advokatfirma DA (the law firm Rime)
Partner | 2012 - 2025
Established and developed finance law as a core practice area. Expanded the M&A practice, successfully completing several major transactions. Handled court proceedings and disputes within finance, corporate, and contract law. Contributed to firm growth through initiatives in branding, marketing, ESG compliance, and digital transformation.
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt (the law firm Schjødt)
Senior Lawyer | 2007 - 2012
Advised on complex transactions and finance law, overseeing and executing financing transactions in shipping, real estate, and acquisitions, including syndicated loans and asset-based financing. Provided regulatory advice to the financial sector, including MiFID implementation and ongoing AML advisory.
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt (the law firm Schjødt)
Head of Group Restructuring & Insolvency | 2010 - 2012
Led the firm's restructuring and insolvency practice, assisting clients in distressed cases, creditor representation, and bankruptcy-related transactions.
Universitetet i Oslo, Det juridiske fakultet (University of Oslo, Faculty of Law)
Lecturer & Examiner | 1998 - 2008
Delivered over 300 lectures in contract, property, mortgage, and corporate law.
Nordea, Group Legal
Lawyer | 2000 - 2006
Provided legal counsel to Nordea, Northern Europe’s largest financial services group, across a broad range of banking and financial matters. Assisted in drafting and negotiating loan and guarantee documentation for financing transactions across multiple sectors, including real estate, shipping, and corporate acquisitions. Advised on financial regulations affecting Nordea’s Norwegian operations. Played a key role in M&A transactions, including the sale and leaseback of Nordea’s real estate portfolio. Counseled on securities law, advising on trading practices, online transactions, regulatory requirements, and dispute resolution.
Norwegian Armed Forces
Lawyer at the Office of the Judge Advocate for Southern Norway | 2000 - 2000
Handled military criminal cases and advised commanders on disciplinary matters.