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Selmer Offices
TJUVHOLMEN ALLÉ 1
PO BOX 1324 VIKA
0112 OSLO
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Norway > Real estate Tier 1
Thomas Reppe Wetting leads Selmer’s real estate offering, which runs the gamut of transactions, development projects, and lease agreement issues. Collaborating closely with the firm’s finance and tax teams, the group is well-placed to advise real estate developers on all stages of a project. Mikkel Vislie acts for clients in the heavy industry, offshore and IT sectors, advising on developments, transactions and the financing of commercial properties, while Sverre Nordlie is recommended for commercial real estate transactions. Joint ventures, lease agreements, and zoning work are Even Berg’s areas of expertise, while Lars-Petter Weyer-Larsen has broad experience in the establishment of syndicated real estate transactions. At associate level, Helene Flølo has a broad practice spanning both transactional work and tenancy agreement negotiations.Practice head(s):
Thomas Reppe Wetting
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Bane NOR Eiendom
Aspelin Ramm Eiendom
Møller Eiendom
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring
Niam
Stor-Oslo Eiendom
Cibus Nordic Real Estate (Sw)
Bertel O. Steen Eiendom
Vedal
Spabo Eiendom
Scandinavian Property Group
Profier Gruppen
Selvaag Eiendom
Colliers Project Finance
Norsk rikskringkasting
Polaris Eiendom
DNB Markets
Arctic Securities
Løvenskiold-Vækerø
Genesta
Clarksons Project Finance
Norway > Banking and finance (including shipping finance) Tier 2
With notable strength in debt financing work, Selmer attracts praise for its ‘always available and proactive’ team. Christopher Jensen heads up the team and takes point on acquisition finance matters, at both a domestic and cross-border level. Per Morten Christiansen has a broad practice that includes advice on syndications and bond issuances, while Tor Herdlevær is the key contact for ship finance work. On the regulatory side, Bernt Olav Steinland acts for investment companies and asset managers, advising on issues relating to proceedings before the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway. Marte Aarøe is also recommended for her bank and bond market financing experience.Practice head(s):
Christopher Jensen
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Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Eksport Finance Norway
SpareBank 1 SMN
Sparebanken Vest
SpareBank 1 SR-Bank
Sparebanken Møre
Sparebanken Sør
Eidesvik Offshore
Ekornes QM Holding group
Bertel O. Steen group
Europris group
Solør Bioenergi group
Arctic Securities
Norway > Capital markets Tier 2
Fielding a ‘dedicated‘ team, Selmer frequently handles cross-border IPOs for international clients seeking access to the Norwegian capital markets. Jon Fredrik Johansen and Christopher Jensen jointly oversee the group, with Johansen acting as lead counsel on several high-profile equity capital markets transactions and Jensen specialising in bond financings. The group strengthened its securities offering with the August 2023 arrival of Gabrielle Risøe, who joined from an in-house position. Senior associate Milja Lønne Mørkhagen is another key name on the securities side. Former co-head Andreas Jarbø left the practice in 2023.Practice head(s):
Jon Fredrik Johansen; Christopher Jensen
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Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Kitron
Europris
SpareBank 1 Sørøst Norge
Norsk Titanium
Photocure
Pyrum Innovations
Astrocast
Thor Medical
Convene Holding
Heroic Group
Desert Control
Goodtech
PCI Biotech
Norwegian Block Exchange
Borregaard
AEGA
SpareBank 1 Østlandet
Sparebanken Vest
Selvaag Bolig
Pareto Securities
Nordea Bank, filial I Norge
Clarksons Securities
DNB Markets, part of DNB Bank
Sparebank1 Markets
Cyprium Metals
Fredrikstad Eiendomsinvest
GC Helsehus
GC Sykehus
Kommunalbanken
PKH
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Selmer's practice is ‘very commercially minded‘ and advises across a wide range of issues encompassing corporate and M&A work, private equity mandates and venture capital transactions, with specialist knowledge in the energy, natural resources, retail and aquaculture sectors. Practice head Camilla Magnus is a specialist in corporate and M&A, private equity and corporate governance, while private equity expert Are Herrem has ‘excellent business acumen and is very proactive’. Robert Sveen is a ‘top pick when it comes to M&A related work‘ including public and private M&A and equity capital markets transactions, and Jon Fredrik Johansen is another sought after practitioner. The team also includes corporate finance specialist Ingar Solheim, Remi Dramstad, who specialises in private equity, corporate finance and venture capital work, and Margaret Solberg, who primarily handles M&A transactions and shareholder issues.Practice head(s):
Camilla Magnus
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Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
KKR
Sequoia
Summa Equity
EQT
Orkla
Scatec
Ramudden
Solør Bioenergi
Skala Gruppen (Tine/Nortura)
Altor/QNTM Group
Gjensidige Forsikring
Kitron
Europris
Work highlights
- Advised Sequoia Capital China (Sequoia) on its acquisition/IBO of Holzweiler Holding, a fashion and lifestyle label, in Sequoia’s first investment in Norway.
- Advised Solør Bioenergi Varme on its acquisition of shares in Oplandske Bioenergi, a Norway-based production company of biochar-based products.
- Advised NTI Group on the sale of the business to Axcel Management, a Nordic private equity company.
Norway > Construction Tier 2
Under the joint leadership of Mads Fuglesang and Johannes Meyer-Myklestad, the construction practice at Selmer assists large-scale domestic developers and technical subcontractors with infrastructure projects, onshore construction work, and contentious issues. Fuglesang takes point on contract negotiations and claims management, while Meyer-Myklestad is the name to note for contentious work, ably assisted by Sindre Larsen. Svein Sulland left the team in July 2023.Practice head(s):
Mads Fuglesang; Johannes Meyer-Myklestad
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Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring
Aspelin Ramm
Storebrand
Møller Eiendom
Harbitz Torg
Løvenskiold Eiendom
Bertel O Steen Eiendom
Wesselkvartalet
A Bygg
Gulbrandsen & Olimb
EVR Norge
Vedal
Bravida
Degree of Freedom
Con-Form
Contiga
VVS Norge Prosjekt
The Roxel Group
Alliero
Alstom
LINK Arkitektur
NRC Norge
Entreprenørforeningen Bygg og Anlegg (EBA)
Work highlights
- Represented Con-Form in two construction disputes against WK Entreprenør regarding the Harbitz Torg project; and a case before Borgarting Court of Appeals concerning a final account dispute for a construction project on Oksenøya in Bærum municipality.
- Acted for LINK Arkitektur AS in a mediation with HENT AS relating to the detail design of a health facility.
Norway > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Fredrik Ellingsen heads up the ‘strong‘ disputes practice at Selmer, which has a full-service disputes offering across the full spectrum of contentious mandates. Carl Roberts attracts praise for his ‘high quality and to-the-point legal advice’ in contractual and procedural disputes; Christian Steen Eriksen takes point on disputes in the oil and gas industry, and Ole Christian Borge handles regulatory mandates. Anders Flaatin Wilhelmsen joined the team from the Attorney General’s Office in August 2022, arriving alongside Henning Wahlen; Wilhelmsen has a noted specialty in tax and IP disputes, while Wahlen has experience handling board member liability cases.Practice head(s):
Fredrik Ellingsen
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Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Norwegian Marine Insurance
Fjord1
Borregaard
Daimler
Scandic Hotels
Snøbyen
Con-Form
Brødrene Dahl
Varian Medical Systems
Tinde Energi
Nor Tekstil
M-Å Holding
Samato
Advania
Norway > Employment Tier 2
The ‘highly skilled and service-minded‘ employment practice at Selmer advises on issues relating to pensions, investigations and whistleblowing claims across a wide range of sectors, including the IT, oil and gas, hydropower and construction industries. The practice is co-headed by Hans Jørgen Bender, who is a specialist in non-compete and non-solicit issues and whistleblowing matters, and Fredrik Punsvik, who advises clients on termination processes, workplace disputes and employment issues relating to M&A. The group also includes pension specialist André Istad Johansen, and Are Fagerhaug, who is an expert in transfer of undertakings and downsizings. Anja Lange, who is an expert in matters at the nexus of data compliance and employment, and whistleblowing specialist Eldrid Huseby Gammelsrud are also key contacts. Ragnhild Nakling and Siri Falch-Olsen both joined the practice in early 2024 from Ræder Bing.Practice head(s):
Hans Jørgen Bender; Fredrik Punsvik
Other key lawyers:
André Istad Johansen; Are Fagerhaug; Anja Lange; Eldrid Huseby Gammelsrud; Ragnhild Nakling; Siri Falck-Olsen
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Addtech Group
Agder Energi (now Å Energi)
Canon
CEPI
Colosseum Dental Group
Deas Asset Management (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments)
Delta Electronics Norway
Gasum
Gjensidige Forsikring
Link Mobility Group
Magseis Fairfield
Mesta
Mnemonic
Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI)
Pexip
Saint-Gobain Group
Scandi Standard
Sparebank 1 SR-bank
Technip FMC
Wella Norway
Work highlights
- Advised Agder Energi in connection with the comprehensive merger process with Glitre Energi.
- Advised Canon on litigation before the courts involving claims from an employee of unfair dismissal.
- Advised Optimera on a case involving claims from a previous employee regarding non-competition obligations in the applicable shareholder’s agreement.
Norway > Energy
The ‘strategic and clever’ group at Selmer handles a broad mix of renewable energy and oil and gas mandates, including M&A, licensing transactions, contract work, and development projects. Instructions relating to hydropower, solar power, and wind power, both onshore and offshore, form core pillars of work on the renewables side, overseen by practice head Håkon Sandbekk. Other key names on the renewables front include electricity sector expert Liv Monica Stubholt and Martin Tandstad Ege, who focuses his practice on advising clients in the supplier industry. Thomas G. Michelet leads the oil and gas team and handles corporate, licensing and transactional mandates. Michelet works alongside regulatory specialist Øyvind Olimstad as well as Nicolai Myren, who is also recommended for cross-border work.Practice head(s):
Håkon Sandbekk; Thomas G. Michelet
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Statnett
Statkraft
BKW Energie
Solør Bioenergy
Havfram
Varanger Kraft
Å Energi (formerly Agder Energi)
Norseman Wind
Iberdrola
Morrow Batteries
Green Ammonia Berlevåg
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg
Corio Generation
Dragefossen
Ny Energi
Finnmark Kraft
Renewables Consulting Group Nordic
Wind Catching Systems
Norwegian Export Credit Agency (GIEK)
SR Bank
Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore
Stena Drilling
COSL (China Oilfield Services)
TechnipFMC
Hafslund Oslo Celsio
Haliburton
OKEA
Petrolia NOCO
Ocean Installer
Vår Energi
Rosenberg Worley
IKM Gruppen
WellConnection
Swire Energy Services
Semi
HitecVision/Moreld
Carbon Circle
Gasum
KANFA
Intelligent Mud Solutions
Apply
Work highlights
- Advised Hafslund Oslo Celsio on its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the waste-to-energy plant at Klemetsrud, which is one of two large-scale CCS projects in Norway developed in conjunction with and in its initial phase co-funded by government financial support.
- Advised a consortium consisting of Å Energi and Corio Generation on, among others, a joint venture set-up; and bid preparation in the first allocation round for floating offshore wind projects in Norway.
- Representing KANFA in relation to a project for the construction of a new topside for a major FPSO currently under construction in China, which is to be delivered to one of the major FPSO owners and operators.
Norway > EU and competition Tier 2
With strength in merger control and transaction-related competition issues, Selmer acts for public and private sector clients on the full range of public procurement matters, investigations, and state aid mandates. Ole-Andreas Torgersen and Karen Anne Rekkedal jointly lead the team; Torgersen is recommended for his extensive merger control expertise as well as distribution and cartel-related litigation, while Rekkedal is the name to note for public procurement and state aid matters.Practice head(s):
Ole-Andreas Torgersen; Karen Anne Rekkedal
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Orkla
SpareBank 1 Sørøst-Norge
Daimler
Institute for Energy Technology
Nordic Concrete Group
Foodora Norway
SpareBank 1 Betaling
Balder Betaling
Eika VBB
Betong Øst
Å Energi (former Agder Energi and Glitre Energi)
Gjensidige Forsikring
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
Fjord1
Alstom
Advania Norge
Getinge
EQT
Canon
Rælingen Municipality
Bertel O. Steen
Nor Tekstil
Bekk Consulting
Solar Norge
Vedal Entreprenør
Viking Entreprenør
Strøm Gundersen
Leca
Rælingen kommune
SBB
Ardoq
Northcom
Dossier
Work highlights
- Advised Daimler on the follow-on claim lawsuit from the Norwegian Postal Services (Posten Norge) following the European Commission’s truck cartel case.
- Advised Agder Energi on its merger with Glitre Energi, creating Å Energi.
- Advised SpareBank 1 Betaling, Balder Betaling and Eika VBB, three of the largest owners in Vipps, the Norway-based mobile wallet, on a merger between Vipps and MobilePay, the Denmark-based mobile wallet.
Norway > Maritime law Tier 2
The shipping and offshore team at Selmer stands out for its strong track record in advising on shipbuilding and vessel finance work. Seated within the firm’s broader energy department, the group has notable expertise in charterparties, management agreements, and drilling contracts, particularly for clients in the oil services industry. Preben Berge Helverschou and Nicolai Myren oversee the team from Oslo and Stavanger, respectively; the ‘superb’ Helverschou joined the team from Kvale Advokatfirma DA in July 2023 and has expertise in wet shipping issues, contracts, and transactional work, while Myren takes point on contract negotiations, disputes, and project follow-up mandates. Also in the core team is Christian Steen Eriksen, who is recommended for contentious mandates in the shipping industry.Practice head(s):
Preben Berge Helverschou; Nicolai Myren
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Eidesvik Offshore
Fjord1
Wilhelmsen
Reach Subsea
Ocean Installer
Westcon Yards
Eksfin
Hydor
Altera Infrastructure (formerly Teekay Offshore)
DSV Air & Sea Norway
Awilco Drilling
Halliburton
COSL Drilling
Yinson Production
Tersan Shipyard
Green Yard Kleven shipyard (formerly Kleven Verft)
Swire Energy Services
Technip Energies Group (various subsidiaries)
Magseis Fairfield
SpareBank 1 SMN
Skuld P&I Club
Rem Offshore
Olympic Subsea
The Norwegian Hull Club
Norway > Offshore construction and shipbuilding Tier 2
The dedicated offshore construction and shipbuilding team at Selmer receives praise for its ‘exceptional expertise and innovative approach’. Practice co-head Nicolai Myren acts for oil and gas industry players on a broad range of matters, while co-head Christian Steen Eriksen has notable expertise in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the industry. Frequently working alongside Eriksen is new partner Martin Tandstad Ege, another key name for contracts and procurement issues, particularly charterparties and shipbuilding contracts. Hailed by clients for his ‘strategic insight and meticulous approach’, Preben Berge Helverschou, who joined the firm from Kvale Advokatfirma DA in 2023, is recommended for contentious work relating to offshore support vessels.Practice head(s):
Nicolai Myren; Christian Steen Eriksen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Tersan Shipyard
Acta Marine
Reach Subsea
Ocean Installer
COSL
Halliburton
Swire Energy Services
Fjord1
IK-Group
SLB (formerly Schlumberger)
Sevnor
Technip Energies Group (various subsidiaries)
Work highlights
- Advised Reach Subsea in connection with ordering two state-of-the-art, remotely-controlled and battery-driven subsea vessels.
Norway > Regulatory, compliance and investigations Tier 2
Selmer’s compliance group works closely with the firm’s corporate and M&A departments, regularly assisting clients with transactional due diligence, ESG, and general corporate compliance work. Practice head Liv Monica Stubholt has a focus on corporate governance and board best practice, advising corporate entities on crisis management, audits, and compliance risk analyses. Ole Christian Borge has notable expertise in anti-money laundering work, and specialises in regulatory advice for banks and investment businesses, while Christian Steen Eriksen advises clients in the oil and shipping sectors on sanctions and export control issues.Practice head(s):
Liv Monica Stubholt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
HydraWell
Norvestor Equity
Ferd
NRC Group
Comrod
Elmatica
Endur
Institute of Energy Technology
Norway > Tax Tier 2
Selmer fields a full-service tax practice with cross-border capabilities and areas of expertise spanning corporate tax advice, reorganisations, VAT issues and tax due diligence. Practice head Sverre Hveding ‘goes the extra mile for his clients‘ and specialises in tax planning and structuring work. Other notable practitioners include Einar Bakko, who is an expert in national and international tax and corporate structuring matters, and Bård Ivar Koppang, who specialises in national tax and corporate structuring work, corporate and M&A mandates, restructurings and family office issues. Praised as a ‘Swiss Army knife‘ who has 'expert answers and reasonable solutions to all issues', Are Fagerhaug is a VAT and indirect tax specialist.Practice head(s):
Sverre Hveding
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Orkla
Scatec Innovation
Solør Bioenergi Group
Sparebank 1 SR-Bank
Mnemonic
Foodora Norway
Unacast
Reetec
Trescal
CityCon
Statkraft SF
Statnett SF
Maritime & Merchant Bank
Borregaard
Alliance venture
Selvaag
Voss Of Norway
Braathen Eiendom
Stor-Oslo Eiendom
Hafslund Nett
Sparebankstiftelsen Hedmark
First House
Vorn Equipment
Lund Gruppen
CD&R
BKW Energie
Rebaioli
Bonita Shipping
Orkla
Norway > TMT Tier 2
Ståle Hagen oversees Selmer’s TMT practice, which acts for major global tech companies, and large domestic players on the full range of technology, telecoms, and media matters, including GDPR compliance, IT procurements, and contract disputes. Hagen acts on high-value technology transactions and has significant in-house experience from the industry, while Nils Kristian Einstabland is the key contact for regulatory and contentious matters. At associate level, Maren Tveten and Kine Emilie Helgeneseth assist with telecoms and contract law, and privacy work and disputes, respectively.Practice head(s):
Ståle Hagen
Other key lawyers:
Nils Kristian Einstadblad; Maren Tveten; Kine Emilie Helgeneseth; Fredrik Lilleaas Ellingsen
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Rema 1000
Wilh. Wilhelmsen
Epic Systems Corporation
NTT Data
Bertel O. Steen
Amazon Web Services
Advania
BEKK Consulting
Banqsoft
Canon
Teleplan Globe
Kitron
Devoteam
Mnemonic
Gjensidige Forsikring
Defigo
KnowIT
Fotball Media Herrer
KKR
Orkla
Huawei
Siemens Healthcare
PRA Group
EQT Infrastructure III SCSp
Getinge Norge
Thansen Norge
Nuvosil
SBB Samfunnsbygg
Com4
BT Norway
DXC Technologies
ElProffen
Norwegian Football Association
Lexmark International Technology
Marketer Real Estate Technologies
Mews Systems
Minuendo
Nielsen Norge
Norway > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 3
Selmer advises on a range of issues relating to insolvencies and restructurings, particularly in the shipping and offshore sectors. Team leader Tor Herdlevær is a financial restructuring specialist; Per Morten Christiansen focuses on financing, restructuring, securities and financial regulatory matters; and banking and finance practitioner Erica Blakstad is particularly strong in restructuring and insolvency matters relating to the bank and bond market.Practice head(s):
Tor Herdlevær
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
SpareBank 1 SMN
Sparebanken Vest
Export Finance Norway
Nordic Trustee
Sparebanken Møre
Sparebank1 Sogn og Fjordane
Convene Holding
Eidesvik Offshore
Work highlights
- Acted for Convene Holding in connection with a complex financial restructuring of bond debt.
- Advised Eidesvik Offshore on a complex refinancing of its entire group and fleet.
Norway > Insurance
Lawyer Profiles
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Camilla Magnus | Partner, Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mr Øyvind Olimstad | Partner / lawyer | View Profile | |
Liv Monica Stubholt | Partner, Lawyer | View Profile | |
Ole-Andreas Torgersen | Partner, Lawyer | View Profile | |
Mikkel Vislie | Partner, Lawyer | View Profile |
Comparative Guides
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Norway: Capital Markets
Published: July 2023
Authors: Jon Fredrik JohansenChristopher JensenHilde HøksnesMilja Lønne Mørkhagen
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Capital Markets laws and regulations applicable in Norway.
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Norway: Venture Capital
Published: March 2024
Authors: Remi Dramstad Marianne Løvås Sagerup Henrik Kværner Helliesen
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Venture Capital laws and regulations applicable in Norway.
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