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Selmer

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Selmer's practice covers a broad scope of work in banking, as well as in shipping and real estate financing. The team harnesses notable expertise in regulatory matters and is led by Christopher Jensen. Practitioner of 'the highest integrity' Per Morten Christiansen has a broad practice, which includes advising on syndications and acquisitions. On the regulatory side, Bernt Olav Steinland assists investment companies and asset managers. Marte Aarøe works across the full spectrum of matters, with particular expertise in financing transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Hands-on partners and well-informed teams. You always feel that you meet one team and that they keep each other up to speed.’

  • ‘Per Morten Christiansen is very competent and solutions-oriented. Simplification of complex requests from lenders and borrowers is one of his strengths.’

  • ‘Anja Fabnebust and Bernt Olav Steinsland showed good planning and a strong commitment to tasks and delivery of results.’

  • ‘The lawyers are quick, efficient, responsive, duly diligent, and have a lot of knowledge. All good qualities of a lawyer/ firm.’

  • ‘We have been very happy with Marte Aarøe and Per Morten Christiansen's ability to handle matters efficiently, take the lead and advise where needed.’

  • ‘Per Morten Christiansen is a person of the highest integrity. He is very protective of his client's interest and has a very effective and diligent approach to servicing his clients' needs.’

  • ‘Strong insight in the regulatory environment, deep experience from previous transactions, good relations with authorities, ability to take a holistic, strategic perspective.’

  • ‘Bernt Olav Steinland has unique insight into the industry combined with excellent knowledge of law and regulations.’

Key clients

  • Eksport Finance Norway
  • SpareBank 1 SMN
  • Sparebanken Vest
  • Sparebanken Møre
  • Eidesvik Offshore
  • Ekornes QM Holding group
  • Bertel O. Steen group
  • Europris group
  • Solør Bioenergi group
  • GC Sykehus AS

Work highlights

Assisted the Solör Bioenergi-group with the refinancing of the group's existing senior and junior bank financing.
Assisted Bertel O. Steen group in connection with several amendment processes with a total value of approximately NOK 4bn.
Acting as the joint legal counsel in the merger of SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA and SpareBank 1 Sørøst-Norge, forming SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge ASA.

Lawyers

Practice head

Christopher Jensen

Other key lawyers

Per Morten Christiansen; Bernt Olav Steinland; Marte Aarøe; Anja Fabnebust

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