Delivering a ‘combination of extremely high commercial and legal expertise’, Selmer has particular strength regarding the regulatory challenges facing the conventional and renewable energy sectors. Leading the renewable energy team, Håkon Sandbekk is a key contact for the transactional, development, and regulatory aspects of grid infrastructure and offshore wind projects. Liv Monica Stubholt focuses her practice on the regulatory, strategic, and corporate matters which impact energy utilities in the development of renewable energy projects. Anders Wilhelmsen heads up the oil and gas team, representing oil majors in landmark litigation matters and impactful M&A, licence, and taxation disputes. Øyvind Olimstad leads the team’s advice to oil E&P companies and operators on the acquisition of participating interests, while Martin Tandstad Ege assists domestic contractors concerning oil and gas fields, offshore gas projects, and offshore wind facilities.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the Norwegian oil and gas market, from the buyer's side, seller's side and from the side of the relevant ministries.’
- ‘The combination of extremely high-quality commercial and legal expertise is what we value most at Selmer.’
- ‘Selmer excels at combining legal expertise with a strong business focus, adding significant value in complex transactions and ensuring decisions are both strategic and timely. Their communication is clear and practical, translating complex legal issues into actionable insights without unnecessary jargon. They don't just provide legal services—they help drive the overall success of our business objectives.’
- ‘Selmer’s unique combination of legal and financial expertise, along with their strong international reputation, sets them apart. This is complimented by an excellent ability to have a holistic approach to matters which are from the outset separate legal fields of expertise, but still are interlinked when it comes to clients actual needs and expectations.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge of the industry. The additional value comes from commercial understanding and how it impacts our position. The cooperation over many years also improves their offering.’
- ‘The partners combine both oil and gas expertise and an ability to challenge our point of view. Good knowledge of our business but with firm beliefs of the direction in which the core business needs to develop.’
- ‘Håkon Sandbekk has shown a high level of commitment to my company and full availability.’
- ‘Øyvind Olimstad is knowledgeable, innovative, available, and technically strong both in terms of legal matters and other more technical and commercial matters. He understands and masters the negotiation situation and delivers.'
Clients clés
- TotalEnergies
- OMV Norge
- TechnipFMC
- Haliburton
- OKEA
- Pandion Energy
- Petrolia NOCO
- Offshore Norge
- China Oilfield Services (COSL)
- Ocean Installer
Points forts
- Advised Agder Energi on the full-scale circa €5bn merger between Agder Energi and Glitre Energi, another large regional utility.
- Advised OKEA on its purchase of a 28% participating interest in the major UK/NOR Statfjord Unit from Equinor Energy.
- Advising Varanger Kraft in connection with the process and negotiations with Statnett for planning and constructing a new transmission grid line at the Varanger peninsula.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Anders Wilhelmsen; Håkon Sandbekk
Autres avocats clés
Liv Monica Stubholt; Øyvind Olimstad; Martin Tandstad Ege; Thomas Michelet