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Global Guide 2026 : Norway
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Provided by Selmer
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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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 very hands-on, proactive and have in-depth knowledge of the industry.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalSelmer is very responsive, and combines technical legal feedback with more commercial, practical advice.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalSelmer 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.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalThe lawyers are pleasant and approachable.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalThe lawyers are very proactive and understand the commercial side of things.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Christopher A. Jensen
Christopher Jensen frequently acts for issuers and arrangers on bond issuances. He has notable experience in green and sustainability-linked bonds. It is a pleasure to work with him. He is deal-oriented.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalHe is responsive and quick to turn things around.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalChristopher 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.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalHe 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.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
Per Morten Christiansen
Per Morten Christiansen advises on acquisition and LBO finance mandates, as well as refinancing matters. Per Morten Christiansen is solution-oriented, providing actual value into processes.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalHe has a great commercial mindset and knows what is important to us as a customer. He is always available and hands-on.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalHe is good at what he does and is always available.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalPer Morten Christiansen knows everything about loan agreements. He is creative at finding workarounds for specific issues.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobalHe is to the point, clear and quick in delivery.
Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Selmer (2)
Members
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Tor Herdlevær

Christopher Jensen

Bernt Olav Steinland
Head of Department

Per Morten Christiansen
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Christopher A. Jensen
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