Selmer
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.
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Testimonials
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‘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
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Jensen