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Selmer

Corporate/M&A

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Selmer's M&A lawyers have gained considerable experience from successfully advising on a great range of complex domestic and international transactions. The internationally recognised transactions and M&A team is one of Selmer's largest and most accomplished practice areas. Our strong teamwork, efficient work practise and communication enable us to manage deals effectively.

Our expertise extends to a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, real estate, retail, IT and general industry. Our client base includes Norwegian and international listed and non-listed companies, investment banks, institutions, private equity funds and players in all parts of the venture capital value chain. More than half of our clients in this field are based outside Norway. We also assist the Norwegian government and several municipalities in exercising public ownership. 

We provide advice on all types of private and public M&A, including transactions, such as structured auctions, public to private and dual track processes, IPO's, corporate and financial restructurings, establishment of joint ventures, as well as mergers and demergers.

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Corporate/M&A - Norway

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Selmer has a well-regarded practice assisting with public and private M&A transactions, often with cross-border elements. The law firm frequently acts for major private equity funds as well as industrial companies from a whole host of sectors. It is also active in ECM mandates, including private placements and IPOs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Selmer advised Scatec on its disposal of SN Power to TotalEnergies.

Strengths

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  • The team have extensive knowledge and experience from advising on equity capital markets transactions. They are excellent speaking partners who are hands-on and solution-oriented.

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  • Selmer is highly commercial and offers good partner attention combined with a high skill level.

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  • Selmer demonstrates availability and an understanding of our industry.

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  • Selmer is able to be a partner that, in addition to legal expertise, can also function as a business adviser.

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  • What sets Selmer’s department apart is its sharp commercial instinct and deep understanding of our business context.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Are Herrem
    Are Herrem

    Are Herrem

    Are Herrem often assists private equity firms and energy companies with cross-border transactions.

    • Are has so much general business experience that I sometimes forget he's a lawyer.

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    • He is very commercially oriented and has analytical skills.

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    • He offers strong sector competence and fast responses.

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  • Camilla Magnus
    Camilla Magnus

    Camilla Magnus

    Camilla Magnus heads the corporate department at Selmer and advises on transactions for a range of clients, including government enterprises, listed entities and private equity firms.

    • Camilla Magnus is a good sparring partner and strong negotiator.

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  • Ingar Solheim
    Ingar Solheim

    Ingar Solheim

    Ingar Solheim assists with a range of corporate and transaction mandates. He has experience in cross-border M&A.

    • He quickly understands all issues presented to him and he's able to be to the point and efficient in his reply.

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    • Ingar is very to the point, no-nonsense and structured, with an eye for important details.

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    • He is able to quickly understand and solve very complex matters.

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  • Robert Sveen
    Robert Sveen

    Robert Sveen

    Robert Sveen offers M&A assistance to a wide range of clientele, including listed companies. His mandates often have cross-border elements.

    • Robert Sveen is a clever person.

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    • Robert is very responsive, has deep expertise and is good at bringing in other experts.

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    • Robert Sveen is outstanding.

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  • Jon Fredrik Johansen
    Jon Fredrik Johansen

    Jon Fredrik Johansen

    Jon Fredrik Johansen co-heads the ECM department at Selmer. He offers a well-rounded practice, ably advising on matters such as IPOs and private placements.

    • Jon Fredrik has excellent experience in Norwegian capital markets and provides a great level of service.

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    • Jon Fredrik is an excellent speaking partner. He is proactive and service-minded, and has excellent legal and commercial understanding.

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    • He has superior knowledge regarding stock exchange law, financing matters and company law. He is a pleasure to cooperate with.

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    • Jon Fredrik offers a super service.

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    • Jon Fredrik Johansen is a fantastic lawyer.

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  • Remi Christoffer Dramstad
    Remi Christoffer Dramstad

    Remi Christoffer Dramstad

    Remi Christoffer Dramstad has particular expertise in venture capital transactions, regularly acting for startups on growth investments and funding rounds.

    • He is very commercially oriented and a great discussion partner.

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    • Remi Christoffer Dramstad is highly experienced and brings a pragmatic approach to his work. He is highly efficient and always accessible when needed.

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    • Remi Christoffer Dramstad is unique in the sense that he shows great business understanding and experience in the area.

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    • Remi is outstanding in every respect. He combines a thoughtful, highly strategic mindset with genuinely strong commercial insight. His responsiveness, attention to detail and ability to extract practical, business-focused advice from complex legal issues distinctly set him apart.

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    • He is really helpful and picks up the phone all the time. He is really great.

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