Global law firm White & Case announced that Dr. Oskar Andrews has joined the firm as a partner in Stockholm, strengthening its Global Debt Finance Practice, Global Financial Institutions Industry Group, and Global Private Capital Industry Group.
Andrews is widely recognized in the Swedish banking market and brings extensive experience advising on complex lender-side financings, restructurings, and insolvencies. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of DNB Finans AS, Sweden Branch, the asset finance arm of DNB Bank ASA in Sweden. Prior to that role, he held several senior management and directorship positions within DNB Sweden, including Head of Legal for Sweden and Northern Europe.
Before joining DNB in 2011, Andrews worked at leading Nordic law firms and served within the Swedish court system as a law clerk and assistant judge.
His experience spans structured trade finance, automotive and equipment finance, insurance-backed finance, project and infrastructure finance, supply chain and receivable finance, warehouse finance, export credit agency finance, and borrowing-base facilities. He has advised Nordic and international banks, private equity firms, and publicly listed companies.
White & Case said the appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in building an integrated global debt finance practice with strong regional capabilities across Europe and the Nordics.
KEY QUOTES:
“White & Case has highly experienced regional teams working across global financial markets and Oskar will add significant bench strength to our global debt finance capabilities. His reputation in the Nordic and international banking industry, together with his work advising on complex lender-side financings and restructurings, will be a welcome addition to the team as we continue supporting clients on these important matters.”
Eliza McDougall, Head of Global Debt Finance Practice, White & Case
“Our continued investment in a truly integrated Global Debt Finance Practice with strong regional depth in the Nordics and Europe continues to be a priority for the Firm. Oskar’s experience across complex financings, restructurings and special situations will enhance our ability to support banks and alternative capital providers in EMEA on complex cross-border transactions.”
Oliver Brettle, Vice Chair, White & Case
