Selmer’s practice is singled out for its ‘highly dedicated, very experienced team’, sought after by contractors and suppliers on traditional oil and gas projects and offshore renewable projects. Nicolai Myren leads the team and regularly advises on contract negotiations, project follow-up and transactions, while fellow practice head Martin Tandstad Ege is a key name for contracts.
Testimonials
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‘The team strives to provide their services in the clear context of our business's operations and objectives and this often results in the firm making valuable proposals for opportunities that otherwise may not have been recognised.’
‘Nicolai Myren is notably in tune with our complex operational requirements and his understanding of the diverse and complicated nature of our operations is commendable.’
‘Nicolai Myren is brilliant - he is personable, responsive and great to deal with.’
‘The Selmer Team supporting our businesses is a highly dedicated, very experienced team drawing upon strengths in various related disciplines and able to respond quickly and provide focused advice and representation to the various challenges posed.’
‘The offshore team led by Nicolai Myren has a long and very good understanding of subsea offshore contracts both about contractual and legal provision but also concerning technical and commercial aspects of the projects.’
‘Nicolai Myren has a deep knowledge of the subsea business legal and contractual issues and he has also obtained a very good understanding of the technical and commercial issues related to our projects.’
‘This is one of the most approachable and available law firms I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They offer top advice and service and ensure that what you receive is both stellar in quality.’
‘Partner Nicolai Myren has served as our contact point and he is always at hand to either provide stellar advice himself or quickly and seamlessly ensure that one of his partners or employees steps in to support.’
Work highlights
- Advised TechnipFMC on the contract negotiations for delivery of the first all-electric subsea system for carbon transportation and storage specifically tailored for a carbon capture project in the UK’s East Coast Cluster.
- Advised COSL in connection with the negotiation of the two multi million contracts awarded by Vår Energi for long-term drilling operations in the Barents Sea and the Balder Area with the semisubmersible drilling rigs the "COSLProspector" and the "COSLPioneer", respectively.
- Advised Ocean Installer on a significant contract with TotalEnergies EP Angola for the GIR FLEX project, an extension program aimed at extending the operational life of the FPSO at the Block 17 field offshore Angola.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicolai Myren, Martin Tandstad Ege