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Selmer

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


Selmer

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Our financing team represents decades of experience with the changing markets and the dynamic spectrum of financial products. We also have a wide range of cross over experience to corporate-, regulatory- and insolvency competencies. Our collective years of practice have enabled us to develop a sound understanding of legal and strategic issues in this area.

Our client base includes top tier banks, investment banks, blue chip companies and SMB borrowers, as well as specialised institutions such as bond trustees and export credit agencies.

Our services cover all aspects of financial transactions e.g. structuring, negotiations and closing, coordination of international financings, restructuring of debt and enforcement of security.

Selmer also has legal professionals with expertise within the entire financial regulatory area, comprising among other, regulatory framework for the players and sales and marketing of financial instruments and other financial products. Our team provide advice to a wide range of financial services industry players including leading banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions, investment dealers, securities fund managers and managers of alternative investment funds.

We are widely experienced in dealing with the structural processes, and in particular within the saving banks’ sector. Selmer also has extensive experience in processes relating to the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority and the Norwegian Ministry of Finance.

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Banking & Finance - Norway

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Selmer's banking and finance team advises lenders and borrowers on a range of banking and finance mandates, often in the shipping and real estate sectors. The practice is particularly active in acquisition and LBO finance transactions. It also handles refinancing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Selmer assisted Bertel O. Steen with several amendment processes to its existing financing with Nordea, SEB and DNB.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are pleasant and approachable.

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  • The lawyers are very hands-on, proactive and have in-depth knowledge of the industry.

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  • Selmer is very responsive, and combines technical legal feedback with more commercial, practical advice.

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  • Selmer has extensive knowledge in banking and finance, and the bond market. The lawyers understand the process, and are service-minded and very pleasant to work with.

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  • The lawyers are very proactive and understand the commercial side of things.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bernt Olav Steinland
    Band 2Bernt Olav Steinland

    Bernt Olav Steinland

    Bernt Olav Steinland has considerable experience advising financial institutions on regulatory requirements, including capital markets and transaction-related mandates.
    • Bernt Olav Steinland is highly skilled.

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    • Bernt Olav Steinland is very experienced and has good market knowledge. He is practical and commercial in his advice.

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    • Bernt Olav Steinland is an industry expert who is easy to work with.

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    • Bernt Olav demonstrates his vast experience as a legal adviser to Norwegian savings banks.

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    • He offers an excellent service.

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  • Band 3Christopher A. Jensen
    Band 3Christopher A. Jensen

    Christopher A. Jensen

    Christopher Jensen frequently acts for issuers and arrangers on bond issuances. He has notable experience in green and sustainability-linked bonds.
    • Christopher Jensen thinks about the implications of a structure a lot, and he doesn't seed any ground until it is 100% understood what is happening.

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    • He provides quick response times and is a trusted adviser to us. He is very knowledgeable in our business, so he can operate quite independently and knows when to check in.

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    • He is responsive and quick to turn things around.

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    • It is a pleasure to work with him. He is deal-oriented.

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  • Band 3Per Morten Christiansen
    Band 3Per Morten Christiansen

    Per Morten Christiansen

    Per Morten Christiansen advises on acquisition and LBO finance mandates, as well as refinancing matters.
    • He has a great commercial mindset and knows what is important to us as a customer. He is always available and hands-on.

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    • Per Morten Christiansen knows everything about loan agreements. He is creative at finding workarounds for specific issues.

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    • Per Morten Christiansen is solution-oriented, providing actual value into processes.

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    • He is to the point, clear and quick in delivery.

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    • He is good at what he does and is always available.

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