
Selmer fields a full-service dispute resolution practice, with particular expertise in shipbuilding and offshore, technology and contractual disputes. Heading up the ‘pragmatic and responsive’ team is Fredrik Ellingsen, who has a proven track record litigating across a broad range of complex disputes, including technology and construction mandates. Amongst the team is Carl Roberts, who handles the full range of contractual and public law disputes, and Anders Flaatin Wilhelmsen, who combines a background at the Attorney General’s Office with specialism in public and administrative disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Capable team well-directed by partners that are directly involved in the cases.’
‘Very experienced and knowledgeable litigators who know both the law and the Norwegian litigation practice and courtesies.’
‘Anders Wilhelmsen is outstanding and has also Supreme Court experience which makes him particularly valuable for strategic litigation. He is both strategic and pragmatic in his approach.’
‘Very hands-on, pragmatic and responsive. They know the Norwegian dispute resolution practice and court courtesies very well.’
Key clients
- Norwegian Marine Insurance
- Fjord1
- Borregaard
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- Scandic Hotels
- Snøbyen
- Con-Form
- Brødrene Dahl
- Siemens Healthineers
- Tinde Energi
- Nor Tekstil
- M-Å Holding
- Samato
- Advania
- Cermaq Group AS
- Europris
Work highlights
- Representing Mercedes-Benz in a landmark €100m lawsuit from Norway Post and Tine.
- Representing Langnes Laks in a dispute against the Norwegian Food Authority (Mattilsynet) concerning the establishment of a land-based fish farm for hatchery fish in the north of Norway.
- Representing Siemens Healthineers in a lawsuit from its competitor, Ion Beam Applications (IBA).
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fredrik Ellingsen