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Faraz Ahmed Ali Managing Associate Advokat

Faraz has extensive experience in Norwegian and international transaction processes, regularly assisting both lenders and borrowers in complex refinancing and restructuring processes. He also possesses significant expertise in contract law and has a strong track record in handling intricate transactions within the aviation and offshore industries. He is recognised in the market as one of the greatest talents working within financial restructuring.
  1. The Legal 500
    Rising Star, Insolvency and Corporate Recovery

    "Faraz Ahmed Ali stands out and is always on top of all details in a restructuring. He seems to be a key factor in the success of the Thommessen restructuring team and I hope we will see much more of him in the future."

  2. The Legal 500
    Recommended Lawyer, Banking and Finance

    "The partners Ellen Heyerdahl, Hans Haugstad, and Kristoffer Hegdahl, and managing associate Faraz Ahmed Ali are hard working, well experienced and top qualified lawyers in different roles of the team. They deliver expert advice both individually and as a team that stands out."

  3. The Norwegian Financial Daily's annual Lawyer survey
    4th Place Up and Coming, Insolvency and restructuring

  4. The Legal 500
    Rising Star, Insolvency and Corporate Recovery

  5. The Legal 500
    Rising Star, Insolvency and Corporate Recovery

    ‘Faraz Ahmed Ali is hard-working, solution-oriented and nice to work with.’

    ‘Kristoffer Hegdahl and Faraz Ahmed Ali are a great duo with high industry and legal knowledge and experience. They deliver industry-leading services, trustworthy advice, and are always available. They have great interpersonal skills which is important in challenging situations.’

  1. Managing Associate, Oslo, Thommessen

  2. Senior Associate, Oslo, Thommessen

  3. Associate, Oslo and London, Thommessen

  4. Research Assistant, Scandinavian Insitute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo

  1. Exam in Essential Project Management (5 ECTS)
    Skema Business School

  2. Master of Laws
    University of Oslo

  1. New Rules on Cross-Border Insolvencies in Norway