Strengthened membership benefits
Members of Ocean Hyway Cluster now get free initial legal advice and great discounts from the law firm Selmer!
Ocean Hyway Cluster (OHC) has signed a partnership with Selmer. The deal gives the OHC members great benefits. As a member of OHC you are now entitled to:
Free initial legal advice and access to Selmer's "helpdesk"-service for initial discussions and inputs (free of charge).
Great discounts on legal advice from Selmer’s excellent lawyers.
Relevant standard contracts developed by Selmer and which OHC members can obtain from OHC for free.
Selmer is based in Oslo and Stavanger and has one of Norway’s largest legal teams within the energy sector. Their skilled lawyers have in-depth industrial expertise, project understanding, and insight into commercial frameworks.
Eager to contribute
What does Selmer think of the agreement with OHC?
Norman Hansen Meyer, Partner at
Selmer
We are pleased to partner up with OHC and take part in, and hopefully contribute to, the green transformation of the maritime industry which the cluster is actively promoting. Selmer is eager to contribute to early-phase green projects, new energy and R&D projects. Furthermore, there are a lot of exciting things happening in the industry going forward, and the cluster is an important hub and networking place for key players of the industry.
Why should members use Selmer’s services rather than the law firm they are using today?
Our lawyers have built up considerable expertise and understanding of the industry's specific legal, strategic and financial issues, and with more than 120 lawyers we are a total supplier of legal services to the industry. We are recognized for giving clear advise and for having a commercial approach. We have for many years been working closely with the maritime and offshore industries, assisting several key industry players both nationally and abroad.
We work closely with players and projects within renewable shipping and offshore. We assist Norwegian and international shipping companies, shipyards, service and supplier companies, insurance companies, banks and financial institutions - often in collaboration with foreign lawyers. Selmer is highly ranked in international rankings in shipping, shipbuilding / offshore construction and renewables, and is ranked as a "Tier 1" company by Legal 500 in the category "Ship Building & Offshore construction".
Our team has solid experience in the preparation and negotiation of all types of offshore and shipping-related contracts. We combine in-depth industry knowledge in shipping & offshore with cutting-edge expertise in renewable energy and start-up / venture capital. We also assist clients in a number of different matters related to greentech & technology contracts, various collaborative projects including joint venture agreements and R&D cooperation agreements, IPR- questions, taxes, financing, acquisitions and the relationship with the EU and the Norwegian authorities. We have already acquired significant experience from the hydrogen sector, having assisted several of the key players within the hydrogen-specific industry.
We are also well acquainted with support schemes from ENOVA, Innovation Norway and the EU H2020 / Horizon Europe.
What can members expect when they contact the helpdesk?
Our focus is to give all members clear, concise advice that is relevant to the client's needs. Selmer’s lawyers will be available by phone or Teams to assist members of Ocean HyWay Cluster with initial legal advise, discussions and input free of charge.
Norway’s largest team within energy
Selmer law firm has Norway’s largest legal team within the energy sector. Their specialized energy department, Selmer Energy, consists of a broad and diverse group of the foremost specialists in the energy field covering shipping & offshore, renewables, fishing & aquaculture, and oil & gas. Their energy team also includes dedicated experts within taxation, employment law, finance, and corporate law, all of whom are working exclusively towards the energy industries. This ensures that Semler Energy can provide full service, industry-specific advice from lawyers who know the industry.
Questions?
Feel free to get in touch.
