Hydro takes over Vale's aluminium business in transforming transaction

Norsk Hydro ASA has signed an agreement to take over Vale S.A’s aluminium businesses to form a resource-rich and fully integrated aluminium company, securing Hydro's bauxite supplies in a 100-year perspective.

Wiersholm advises the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry,  who is the largest shareholder in Norsk Hydro (43%) in this transaction.