Mr Kristoffer Lerum > Wikborg Rein > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile

Wikborg Rein
Dronning Mauds gate 11
P.O.Box 1513 Vika
NO-0117 Oslo
Norway
Kristoffer Lerum photo

Work Department

Commercial Real Estate, Contract Law and Construction

Position

Kristoffer is highly experienced within legal issues relating to law within the construction industry, procedural law, law of torts and contracts, negotiations, real estate etc. Furthermore Kristoffer has several directorships in contracting and development companies, among others. As a lawyer Kristoffer is specialized within real estate, contract and litigation, and provides continuous advice and litigation within these areas. He has mainly assisted large and medium companies, as well as municipalities in all phases of projects within the building and construction industry, and development of real estate in general. In addition to this he has held several seminars regarding relevant issues within contract law, planning law and bankruptcy.

Career

2020 – Partner, Wikborg Rein, Bergen
2014 – 2019 Partner/Managing Director, Advokatfirmaet Torstrup AS
2013 – 2014 Senior Lawyer, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS
2010 – 2013 Lawyer/Senior Lawyer, Kluge Advokatfirma DA
2009 – 2010 Deputy Judge, Dalane tingrett
2007 – 2009 Associate, Wikborg Rein, Bergen
2007 Sensor, Faculty of Law, Bergen
2005 – 2007 Trainee, Various law firms

Education

 

2007 Master of Laws, University of Bergen

 

Lawyer Rankings

Norway > Construction

With strength in dispute resolution, Wikborg Rein acts for a diverse group of clients that includes international construction companies, local authorities and public sector entities. Marius Egeberg and Ola Nisja jointly lead the team; the ‘extremely professional’ Egeberg focuses on contentious mandates, while Nisja attracts praise for his ‘incredibly strategic approach’. The group also has a solid presence on Norway’s west coast, with Kristoffer Lerum leading the Bergen office. Lars Erik Schjeide has specialised expertise in building and construction contracts; ‘skilled negotiatorChristian Cederkvist is also recommended.