
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
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About
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 pleasant and approachable.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeThe lawyers are very hands-on, proactive and have in-depth knowledge of the industry.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeSelmer is very responsive, and combines technical legal feedback with more commercial, practical advice.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeSelmer 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: Regulatory respondentEuropeThe lawyers are very proactive and understand the commercial side of things.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeBernt Olav Steinland is very experienced and has good market knowledge. He is practical and commercial in his advice.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeBernt Olav Steinland is an industry expert who is easy to work with.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeBernt Olav demonstrates his vast experience as a legal adviser to Norwegian savings banks.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeHe offers an excellent service.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
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. 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.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeHe 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: Regulatory respondentEuropeHe is responsive and quick to turn things around.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeIt is a pleasure to work with him. He is deal-oriented.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
Band 3 
Band 3 
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.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropePer Morten Christiansen knows everything about loan agreements. He is creative at finding workarounds for specific issues.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropePer Morten Christiansen is solution-oriented, providing actual value into processes.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeHe is to the point, clear and quick in delivery.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEuropeHe is good at what he does and is always available.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope
Ranked Individuals at Selmer (3)
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