Selmer > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile

‘Service-minded. Quick responses, and straight-to-business advice.’

‘Even Berg is one-of-a-kind with a burning heart for his customers.’

‘The team has unique knowledge and industrial experience in the real estate business that provides us with fast and accurate advice.’

‘Commercial competence in addition to regular legal experience.’

‘Always available, professional and responsive. Practical approach, with quality in their work.’

‘Efficient and competent team. Broad competence within the field of real estate.’

‘Lars-Petter Weyer-Larsen is up and coming. Helene Flølo – very competent senior lawyer.’

‘Strong, knowledgeable team, with a full-service mindset, including one of Norway’s best real estate lawyers, Sverre Nordlie.’

‘Always available and proactive. Their team is focused on the customer’s needs and they are good at providing balanced advice where they are not afraid to stick their neck out and take a stand.’

‘Per Morten Christiansen is always available and “on the ball”.’

‘We have used Selmer consistently over the last 20 years, during which our company has grown a lot. Selmer has been able to provide to the point advice that has helped us achieve this position. The lawyers at Selmer know us and our industry better than anyone.’

‘Per Morten Christiansen and senior associate Marte Aarøe seamlessly provide us with new financing packages allowing for continued growth. The Selmer team work very efficiently with us.’

‘The team is polite and responsive to the questions we have. It is all about people.’

‘Responsive and have good competence in their areas, particularly Per Morten Christiansen and Tor Herdlevær.’

‘The company has a practical approach to our needs and offers not only legal but also good business understanding.’

‘Jon Fredrik Johansen has been highly proactive and the entire team has complemented each other in a very good way.’

‘Milja Lønne Mørkhagen and Jon Fredrik Johansen are our ongoing contacts in securities matters. We are not a large client, but we feel that we are nevertheless well looked after and followed closely with the high quality of the services provided.’

‘Tor Herdlevær has extensive experience and practical knowledge of all aspects of bond debt.’

‘Jon Fredrik Johansen has been a very good adviser, going above and beyond truly driving matters in the best interest of the company, adhering to the highest standards of governance and compliance.’

‘Very good competence in the capital market.’

‘Dedicated people that see what is the best for the firm. In front of what is happening in the European legislation.’

‘Very commercially minded and finds solutions to issues. Not afraid of giving advice on what to do, rather than just providing legal opinions.’

‘High professional competence, available and open for discussion of various possibilities.’

‘Very strong legal capabilities, but always with a commercial mindset. They understand the underlying business in detail.’

‘The team, and particularly Are Herrem, has excellent business acumen and is very proactive. We like them very much, as they think well beyond the legal issues and see things in a real business perspective.’

‘We have enjoyed working with Ingar Solheim. He is able to connect with people in a good way, create trust and also make complicated matters simple.’

‘Ingar Solheim and Camilla Magnus both have an extremely strong legal toolbox and commercial mindset. Full trust from our end when it comes to relying on them in intense deal situations.’

‘I have been actively engaging with lawyers in Norway and abroad for three decades. Robert Sveen is my top pick when it comes to M&A related work. He is agile, pragmatic, business minded and smart.’

‘We value greatly having Selmer as our very trusted external legal adviser. Their service stands out in terms of professional advice, their ability to provide sound advice and services on anything to do with Norwegian legislation, on-time and on budget.’

‘I would particularly mention Mads Fuglesang as our long-time main senior contact (major litigation, general company legal support), strongly regard his sound and professional support.’

‘Partner Johannes Meyer-Myklestad and senior lawyer Sindre Larsen are, in addition to being great people that I enjoy working with, very intelligent and wise lawyers. When in a dispute, it gives me and my team great confidence that they are representing us.’

‘Selmer is efficient and delivers quickly and is a good sparring partner.’

‘We are working closely with partner Johannes Meyer-Myklestad who was the reason we decided to work with Selmer. Highly knowledgeable about the industry and we consider him an important part of our team.’

‘They have specialist expertise in most areas and a contact person who coordinates and can guide you towards the lawyers who have the expertise you need.’

‘Good professional expertise in specific areas, follow-up, consultation.’

‘The lawyers familiarise themselves with the case. Both legally and technically. We are very satisfied!’

‘The Selmer team have handled complex disputes brilliantly.’

‘The team has been creative, solution oriented, very engaged and always available to assist.’

‘The entire Selmer team is very service minded, professional and nice to work with. They do their utmost to solve the matters assigned to them.’

‘I have valued that the Selmer team members are easy and pleasant to cooperate with, and that they are good at internal cooperation by utilising their subject matter experts in cases when needed. ’

‘Carl Roberts provides high quality and to-the-point legal advice in a responsive manner, always with a commercial and practical mindset.’

‘Has some of the best trial lawyers in the country .’

‘Fredrik Ellingsen is one of the best trial lawyers in the country. He has an outstanding presence in court and a deep understanding of the law.’

‘I have worked with Selmer for years and the team is highly skilled and service minded. They have experience and knowledge on both employment matters and other areas that might have an impact on us as a company.’

‘Top legal skills, strategic and clever.’

‘In summary, what makes this law firm unique is its exceptional client service, expertise in employment law, global reach, consistent main contact person and personal approaches.’

‘The lawyers have a high level of expertise in employment law.’

‘The individuals we collaborate with possess a remarkable blend of qualities that truly set them apart from competitors. Their extensive expertise, experience, deeply personalised approach, and profound understanding of our business and service are key factors that make them exceptional.’

‘Hans Jørgen Bender is a street smart and pragmatic lawyer who offers practical suggestions and solutions even in the most complex matters. He always answers all inquiries swiftly, and never fails to share his opinion in an easy understandable way.’

‘Are Fagerhaug is highly skilled and very experienced. He understands our business and mindset which makes it easy to discuss issues with him. He has good solutions to complex mattes and he explains them understandably. He has a quick response time and is very service minded.’

‘André Istad Johansen is a perfect discussion partner for all employment related topics, easy to get in touch with and always responds swiftly to questions. During a major change to our employment routines, André’s advice widened our range of possible solutions, helping us implement the change with minimal noise in the organisation.’

‘Top legal skills, strategic and clever.’

‘Thomas Michelet offers the kind of legal advice you want and need in difficult M&A negotiations. His eye for detail goes beyond most lawyers. Øyvind Olimstad is the perfect match for Thomas with his in-depth understanding of the regulatory regime on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. With his straightforward, “devil’s advocate” attitude, Øyvind differentiates himself from many other lawyers.’

‘Highly skilled lawyers.’

‘I have worked with several legal practices in Norway on oil and gas transactions over the past decade and Selmer stands out. Definitely my go-to advisers.’

‘For us, Selmer covers all relevant legal areas. As an oil and gas client, we find their team and support best in class.’

‘Nicolai Myren has a long term relationship with our Company. In our clear opinion, Myren is the most valuable lawyer, also in our region of Norway. He brings in-depth legal knowledge combined with commercial understanding.’

‘We enjoy working with Selmer, especially in the oil and gas areas. They have very good skills and experience. And most of all these people are very innovative, come up with creative solutions.’

‘The individual we work with most is Thomas Michelet. He is a very dynamic person with overwhelming knowledge from the energy sector.’

‘Very experienced, top legal skills, strategic and clever.’

‘Understands our business and mindset.’

‘The team has thorough knowledge of our companies and the business within which we operate, which makes them able to offer prompt and to-the-point advice.’

‘The people that we work with are direct, able to scope the work in accordance with our needs and give clear guidance on not only the legal question but also the documentation needed.’

‘The team is always available, motivated and keen on doing an outstanding job for us as a client. They are impressively well coordinated between themselves.’

‘Our key partner regarding EU and competition practice is Ole-Andreas Torgersen. He is driven, genuinely interested in giving us value-adding advice and always trying to be a good adviser with efficiency. I would give Mr. Torgersen my best recommendations.’

‘This team distinguishes itself through deep expertise, professionalism, and a client-centric approach.’

‘They combine legal acumen with a commitment to client success. Potential clients can trust in their expertise and dedication.’

‘The stand-out quality of individuals at Selmer, particularly Preben Helverschou, is their exceptional expertise in maritime law. Preben’s precision and client-focused approach are unmatched, consistently delivering outstanding results.’

‘Preben Helverschou is very knowledgeable, very responsive, he has an excellent understanding of the commercial realities faced by his clients and I fully trust his advice and him as a person.’

‘These guys really know their stuff. A really solid level of experience combined with a very commercial approach – which is particularly important in the Maritime Law sector. ’

‘Preben Helverschou – Superb commercial lawyer, always reliable.’

‘Preben Helverschou is an exceptional lawyer who has deep knowledge of law and at the same time understands the maritime industry and the overall business picture. Mr. Helverschou has the highest service standards and provides his expert advice on all levels of Maritime and Business law. We have the highest regards of Mr. Helverschou as an attorney.’

‘Selmer’s Offshore construction and shipbuilding practice is distinguished by its exceptional expertise and innovative approach. Potential clients should know about their deep understanding of the industry, which translates into tailored solutions. The team’s collaborative ethos and technological integration ensure efficient and effective service.’

‘Among the outstanding individuals at Selmer, Preben Helverschou truly shines. His unparalleled expertise in offshore construction and shipbuilding law is a cornerstone of the practice’s success. Preben’s strategic insight and meticulous approach set him apart from competitors, ensuring clients receive the highest calibre of representation.’

‘Associates within the firm demonstrate a commendable level of dedication and a thorough understanding of the industry. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence further enhance the team’s effectiveness.’

‘What I value most in the team is their client-centric approach. They go above and beyond to understand the unique needs of each client, delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations. This level of personalised attention is a true differentiator in the legal field.’

‘Always supportive, good collaboration, proactive thinking, and understands our business.’

‘The team members are, without exception, quick responders when contacted. They have the ability to put themselves in my position and see a case from my side.’

‘Selmer’s team provides all-round advice on complex matters. They think outside the box and often go above and beyond to inform the client of possible risks and possibilities, even if it’s outside the scope of the question under review.’

‘Good market knowledge, understands client needs and requests.’

‘Selmer’s tax team shows great availability and due care of its clients.’

‘We have used Selmer consistently over the last 20 years, during which our company has grown significantly. Selmer has been able to provide to-the-point advice that has helped us achieve this position. The lawyers at Selmer know us and our industry better than anyone.’

‘Sverre Hveding goes the extra mile for his clients, and communicates with speed and efficiency.’

‘We have always worked, and will always work, with Sverre Hveding. He is knowledgeable not only within tax, but also possesses good knowledge in financing, corporate and real estate law which allows him to see the overall picture and not get lost in tax details irrelevant for the business.’

‘Are Fagerhaug is a Swiss Army knife – he has expert answers and reasonable solutions to all issues that we have encountered. He is responsive, attentive to the client’s needs and always goes the extra mile to include thoughtful considerations on tax adjacent areas like corporate law, labor law and financing. Are’s advice was instrumental for the implementation of a new business model in Norway.’

‘Shows strong ability to advise in an integrated manner on topics across multiple areas.’

‘Innovative, pragmatic and easy to work with. Good at sparring and creative discussions.’