Regarded for its ‘practical, business-oriented advice and strong litigation capabilities’, Selmer leads on employment, investigations, and pension law mandates. Practice head André Istad Johansen is a trusted advisor to offshore companies and financial institutions on their pension matters. Co-head Hans Jørgen Bender is a name to note for whistleblowing, management incentives, and non-compete and non-solicit issues. Ragnhild Nakling is knowledgeable of cross-border restructuring and the redundancy processes, while Siri Falch-Olsen has been active in business transfer, redundancy, and restructuring processes. Eldrid Huseby Gammelsrud handles whistleblowing cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hans Jørgen Bender is a stand-out street smart, efficient, competent and likable guy, always providing hands-on and relevant advice, even in the most complicated matters. He never makes more out of a case than what is needed, and I know I can always trust his support. ’
- ‘I truly appreciated working with the team because they demonstrated a high level of professionalism and competence. They were collaborative, efficient, sharp, and highly skilled, while also being very communicative and responsive. Their combination of expertise and teamwork made the collaboration both smooth and effective.’
- ‘I worked closely with Ragnhild Nakling, who proved to be a true problem-solver. Ragnhild inspired confidence, was sharp, quick, and highly effective. At the negotiation table, she was phenomenal. I always felt secure working with her, and she consistently provided constructive advice.’
- ‘The employment law team stands out for its practical, business-oriented advice and strong litigation capabilities. The team combines deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of employer needs, particularly in restructuring, whistleblower cases, and collective labor law.’
- ‘Ragnhild Nakling and Siri Falch-Olsen are among Norway's top experts on employment law. They provide advice that is tailor-made to our business, they are very attentive and available.’
- ‘Ragnhild Nakling has a unique blend of legal expertise, business acumen, and the ability to make complex matters understandable for non-lawyers.’
Key clients
- 4 Service
- Addtech Group
- Avida Finans Norge AS
- Canon
- CEPI
- Colosseum Dental Group
- Nexans
- reMarkable
- Saint-Gobain Group
- Wella
Work highlights
Assisted Avida Finans Group on the transfer of undertaking from a part of Santander's business in Norway to Avida Finans.
Represented 4 Service Offshore AS, part of Norway's largest facility service providers after the merger with Compass Group in February 2025, in a litigation both before the City Court in February 2024 and the Court of Appeals in October 2024 regarding unlawful termination.
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.
Siri Falch-Olsen
Ragnhild Nakling
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Eldrid Huseby Gammelsrud
Practice head
André Istad Johansen; Hans Jørgen Bender
Other key lawyers
Ragnhild Nakling; Siri Falch-Olsen; Eldrid Huseby Gammelsrud