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Selmer

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Selmer‘s commercial, corporate and M&A practice demonstrates expertise in M&A within the financial services sector, as well as in private equity and venture capital transactions. Camilla Magnus, spearheads the department and is engaged by domestic and global private equity funds on their investments in Norway. Ingar Solheim is noted for his work in public and private M&A, and Robert Sveen brings expertise in cross-border public and private M&A to the team. On the venture capital front, Remi Christoffer Dramstad is a key contact. Margaret Solberg adds additional expertise in venture capital, while Sveinung Mjaugedal joined from DLA Piper in October 2024.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team are highly responsive, commercial, and pragmatic. They combine deep legal expertise with a business-minded approach, which makes them stand out from other firms we’ve worked with. They are efficient, clear in their communication, and always solution-oriented.’
  • ‘Remi Christoffer Dramstad is an outstanding partner. He's available, strategic, and deeply engaged. He is plugged into our business and delivers advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical. His calm, clear guidance has been invaluable.’
  • We have worked mostly with Ingar Solheim, who is pragmatic in his work and has a very commercial approach. Able to identify the key points and not get lost in legalities that are not relevant for us as clients. Also able to bring in functional experts from the law firm when needed and get them quickly up to speed.'
  • ‘We have been working with this team for over two decades. They are highly skilled people with excellent business acumen, enabling them to truly understand our needs in the M&A process and devote their efforts to key issues. This leads to more efficient advisory and reduces M&A-related costs. They have good people skills and are likeable persons.’
  • ‘Ingar Solheim has an exceptional business acumen, which enables him to put his effort into key issues when assisting us in M&A processes. He is always available and responds swiftly when we are in need of advice.’
  • ‘Their knowledge of all legal matters that we come across.’

Key clients

  • KKR
  • HongShan
  • EQT
  • Orkla
  • Nysnø Climate Investments
  • Solør Bioenergi
  • Altor
  • QNTM Group
  • Credo Partners
  • Explore Equity II SCSp
  • Valedo Partners AB
  • KB Gruppen AS

Work highlights

Advising KB Gruppen with all matters in respect of the NOK 895 million sale of their 24% shareholding in Presis Infra to Ratos.
Advising listed company Scatec ASA, a Norway-based operator of solar power plants and hydroelectric power plants, on the disposal of SN Power AS, a Norway-based renewable Hydroelectric Energy operator of hydroelectric power plants, to TotalEnergies SE, the France-based integrated energy company.
Assisting Cryogenetics AS and its shareholders in the sale of 100% of the shares in the company to Bluefront Private Equity.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Camilla Magnus

Other key lawyers

Ingar Solheim; Robert Sveen; Remi Christoffer Dramstad; Margaret Solberg; Sveinung Mjaugedal; Rammiya Arumugam