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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Selmer advised private equity fund Sequoia on its acquisition of Holzweiler Holding.
Strengths
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"The team at Selmer is always available and offers quick turnaround times."
"The lawyers have strong legal skills and a good business understanding, and are very hands-on throughout the whole process."
"Selmer operates as a structured, hard-working partner with the ability to handle complex matters."
"The team at Selmer is always available and offers quick turnaround times."
"The lawyers have strong legal skills and a good business understanding, and are very hands-on throughout the whole process."
"Selmer operates as a structured, hard-working partner with the ability to handle complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Are Herrem often assists private equity firms and energy companies with cross-border transactions.
"Are Herrem is strategic, commercial and pragmatic. He is an excellent lawyer and businessman, and knows exactly what to fix himself and what needs to be anchored with the client."
"The service provided by Are Herrem is outstanding."
Rising in the ranking, 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 strong negotiator, is pragmatic and understands all stakeholders and their desires."
"She is a very strong, client-focused and business-oriented lawyer. She delivers at a very high standard and is very professional."
"She is very experienced and skilled and is also good at balancing between being firm and also finding solutions that are legal and right for all parties."
Robert Sveen offers private M&A assistance to a wide range of clientele, including listed companies. His mandates often have cross-border elements.
"He is very thorough and very diligent. He is impressive in his solution orientation."
"He is very pragmatic."
"Robert Sveen has a very good network of international lawyers."
"He always delivers and is always available."
Ingar Solheim assists with a range of corporate and transaction mandates. He has experience in cross-border M&A transactions.
"Ingar Solheim is always available for us throughout the process."
"He has the legal skills, the business understanding and also a problem-solving ability."
"He is very good at following up on topics."
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