Anders Flaatin Wilhelmsen
SelmerDelivering a ‘combination of extremely high commercial and legal expertise’, Selmer has particular strength regarding the regulatory challenges facing the conventional and renewable energy sectors. Leading the renewable energy team, Håkon Sandbekk is a key contact for the transactional, development, and regulatory aspects of grid infrastructure and offshore wind projects. Liv Monica Stubholt focuses her practice on the regulatory, strategic, and corporate matters which impact energy utilities in the development of renewable energy projects. Anders Flaatin Wilhelmsen heads up the oil and gas team, representing oil majors in landmark litigation matters and impactful M&A, licence, and taxation disputes. Øyvind Olimstad leads the team’s advice to oil E&P companies and operators on the acquisition of participating interests, while Martin Tandstad Ege assists domestic contractors concerning oil and gas fields, offshore gas projects, and offshore wind facilities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘In-depth knowledge of the Norwegian oil and gas market, from the buyer's side, seller's side and from the side of the relevant ministries.’
- ‘The combination of extremely high-quality commercial and legal expertise is what we value most at Selmer.’
- ‘Selmer excels at combining legal expertise with a strong business focus, adding significant value in complex transactions and ensuring decisions are both strategic and timely. Their communication is clear and practical, translating complex legal issues into actionable insights without unnecessary jargon. They don't just provide legal services—they help drive the overall success of our business objectives.’
- ‘Selmer’s unique combination of legal and financial expertise, along with their strong international reputation, sets them apart. This is complimented by an excellent ability to have a holistic approach to matters which are from the outset separate legal fields of expertise, but still are interlinked when it comes to clients actual needs and expectations.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the industry. The additional value comes from commercial understanding and how it impacts our position. The cooperation over many years also improves their offering.’
- ‘The partners combine both oil and gas expertise and an ability to challenge our point of view. Good knowledge of our business but with firm beliefs of the direction in which the core business needs to develop.’
- ‘Håkon Sandbekk has shown a high level of commitment to my company and full availability.’
- ‘Øyvind Olimstad is knowledgeable, innovative, available, and technically strong both in terms of legal matters and other more technical and commercial matters. He understands and masters the negotiation situation and delivers.'
Key clients
- TotalEnergies
- OMV Norge
- TechnipFMC
- Haliburton
- OKEA
- Pandion Energy
- Petrolia NOCO
- Offshore Norge
- China Oilfield Services (COSL)
- Ocean Installer
- Hafslund Oslo Celsio
- Statnett
- Statkraft
- BKW Energie
- Havfram
- Varanger Kraft
- Å Energi (formerly Agder Energi)
- Norseman Wind
- Iberdrola
- Morrow Batteries
- Green Ammonia Berlevåg
- EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg
- Corio Generation
- Dragefossen
- SSE Renewables
- Finnmark Kraft
- Lofotkraft
- Wind Catching Systems
- Norwegian Export Credit Agency (GIEK)
- Sparebank 1 SR Bank
- Cadre
- Bischoff & Ditze Energy
- Glitre Nett
- Lysvatn
- Helgeland Kraft
- Indre Salten Energi (ISE)
- Arva
- RWE
Work highlights
- Advised Agder Energi on the full-scale circa €5bn merger between Agder Energi and Glitre Energi, another large regional utility.
- Advised OKEA on its purchase of a 28% participating interest in the major UK/NOR Statfjord Unit from Equinor Energy.
- Advising Varanger Kraft in connection with the process and negotiations with Statnett for planning and constructing a new transmission grid line at the Varanger peninsula.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Oil and gas
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anders Flaatin Wilhelmsen, Håkon Sandbekk