Advokatfirmaet Selmer is one of Norway's leading full-service law firms, uniquely positioned to serve Insuralex members' needs in the Norwegian market, advising all types of clients, including energy, offshore, marine and construction sector clients on contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. The firm has gained a substantial reputation in the insurance sector and is ranked by Legal 500 as a leading Norwegian law firm in the industry.
Our insurance practice combines deep contentious capabilities with standout expertise in claims handling, claims processes, and court and arbitration proceedings, with extensive non-contentious, regulatory, and transactional experience. We will provide Insuralex members with single points of contact for all Norwegian insurance needs.
We have extensive experience in the energy, offshore, marine, and construction sectors, industries where Norway is a global leader. We often contribute at an early stage by mapping risks and insurance requirements for companies and projects, drawing on extensive knowledge of various insurance cover types.
Furthermore, we have a strong dispute resolution team that is accustomed to insurance defence, combining insurance advice with other practice areas.
Preben Helverschou, one of our two points of contact and the head of our insurance team, is a shipping and offshore specialist. He has considerable experience in insurance advisory and insurance claims, including direct actions, across the maritime and offshore space and other sectors. Helverschou is recommended in the Legal 500 for insurance and is also ranked as a next-generation partner in maritime law and shipping.
Johannes Meyer-Myklestad, our other point of contact, is a dispute-resolution attorney who also heads our construction team. He is recommended in both Chambers & Legal and Legal 500 for construction in Norway. He regularly defends insurance companies against professional indemnity claims.
Partner Hilde Høksnes has extensive experience with insurance regulation at the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority and international experience from participation in EIOPA's Insurance Groups Supervision Committee, providing invaluable expertise for navigating Norway's regulatory landscape.
Our financial and transaction support team of auditors and financial professionals also provides specialist expertise in finance and accounting, offering valuable insights into loss calculation, GAP analysis, and other financial assessments essential to handling Warranty & Indemnity insurance cover disputes.
