Department profile
Selmer

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Selmer

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About

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Selmer's restructuring and insolvency team is recognised as a leading multidisciplinary practice. We act for clients in all areas of trade and industry, both privately owned businesses and the public sector, and our experience covers all aspects of insolvency-related challenges and most business sectors.

We tailor our teams to meet the demands for any business-critical situation. Through decades of experience, we have developed unique insight, skills, and a refined business understanding. The practice is recognised for its multidisciplinary work in restructuring and insolvency assignments, where lawyers and financial resources from Selmer's Financial Analysis and Transaction Support practice area join forces to develop comprehensive legal and commercial solutions.

Our clients gain the benefit of our focused attention on looking after our clients' interests and protecting and recovering values. We deliver in-depth analyses of different strategies and implement the agreed solution with uncompromising determination. Our business approach put us in a position to deal with challenging operational and financial restructurings. We assist within various financing scenarios, from traditional bank financing to bond loans, negotiations with creditors, debt settlement proceedings, and bankruptcies. We are relied upon as trusted advisors to board members, general managers, and others on their duties and obligations when facing compelling business challenges.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Norway

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Selmer has an established practice advising financial institutions and distressed companies on both domestic and cross-border restructuring cases. The law firm regularly advises on corporate and debt restructuring matters, and has experience in matters relating to the shipping and offshore sectors. The team works closely with the law firm's reputable banking and finance practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Selmer advised Intrum on the reorganisation and refinancing of the group.

Strengths

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  • The team has great knowledge and experience concerning restructuring and insolvency, especially in complex cases.

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  • The lawyers are very focused and provide quick deliveries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Tor Herdlevær
    Band 4Tor Herdlevær

    Tor Herdlevær

    Tor Herdlevær frequently acts on restructuring matters as well as distressed M&A transactions, with a focus on mandates involving the offshore and shipping sectors.

    • He consistently delivers high-quality work and communicates efficiently.

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    • His financial insight and strategic guidance consistently delivers exceptional results.

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    • He's very smooth in negotiations.

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    • He shows excellent commercial awareness.

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    • He is proactive and hands on.

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