Bjørn Løtveit

Bjørn is highly specialized on the area of financing and collateral. He advises on matters related to issuance of loans and creation of security, restructuring, acquisition, and various other transactions. He also regularly works with insolvency and bankruptcy matters. His knowledge in secured transactions is underscored by his Ph.D. on the subject, establishing him as an expert in this field of law. Bjørn is frequently engaged as a speaker for clients, and at seminars and conferences.

Prior to joining Kvale in 2023, Bjørn held the position of associate professor of law at UiT – The Arctic University of Norway. During his tenure, he also served as the vice dean for research at The Faculty of Law. As vice dean, Bjørn oversaw the Ph.D. program in law and the faculty’s research groups. He played a crucial role in the strategic development of both The Faculty of Law and UiT as a whole. Before assuming the role of vice dean, Bjørn managed the private law subjects within the general legal education, showcasing his comprehensive teaching experience. Notably, he excelled in teaching secured transactions, contract law, monetary claims, and insolvency law, earning him multiple "best lecturer" awards at The Faculty of Law at UiT. Moreover, Bjørn has contributed as an external supervisor and examiner at various Norwegian universities.

Earlier in his career, Bjørn gained valuable experience in financing, restructuring, insolvency, and M&A while working at a different law firm.