Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 4
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+47 23 11 65 00About
Provided by Selmer
Selmer has a highly respected team with extensive experience within competition law, state aid, public procurement and the four freedoms. Our combination of lawyers and financial specialists makes us uniquely qualified to assist in competition and state aid cases, where financial assessments often are important for the outcome. Through active use of the EEA rules in commercial relations we provide comprehensive advice needed to further our clients' business goals. Our specialists have acted in several large cases before the European Commission, the EFTA Surveillance Authority, the Norwegian Competition Authority and relevant authorities, including within the grocery sector, process industry, real estate and energy sector.
Chambers Review
Selmer advises clients on merger clearance mandates, often acting for clients from the banking industry. In addition, the law firm represents clients in investigations into allegations of abuses of dominance and cartel involvement, as well as assisting with damages actions. It also acts on competition compliance matters, including in respect to the compliance of distribution agreements.
Work Highlights
- Selmer defended Daimler in a damages action following the European Commission's decision in its trucks cartel investigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers show a strong understanding of the commercial aspects of cases and include this in advice and assessments."
"It is a strong team with broad knowledge."
"The team offer quick response times and are very service-minded."
"We have a well-established business relationship with Selmer and have always had the experience of being a prioritised client."
"The lawyers show a strong understanding of the commercial aspects of cases and include this in advice and assessments."
"It is a strong team with broad knowledge."
"The team offer quick response times and are very service-minded."
"We have a well-established business relationship with Selmer and have always had the experience of being a prioritised client."
Notable Practitioners
Ole-Andreas Torgersen has a strong focus on assisting clients with merger clearance filings. In addition, he has experience in abuse of dominance investigations and follow-on damages actions, as well as advising clients on the compliance aspects of their distribution strategies. He is a popular choice with clients from the financial services industry.
"Ole-Andreas Torgersen provides precise and practical advice, showing strong commercial awareness and a focus on finding solutions."
"He provides sophisticated and to-the-point assessments and advice in a timely and efficient manner."