The ‘highly competent’ BAHR team handles high-value real estate transactions and undertakes projects that require broad expertise across various practice areas, including project developments, real estate tax issues and corporate finance work; the practice is also a preferred adviser for large property developments and urbanisation projects. The firm has a notable client list, including large institutional investors, life insurance companies, private equity funds and asset managers, and recently advised Aker on the acquisition of several sites for a large industry hub in Narvik. The team is led by the excellent Anne Sofie Bjørkholt, who primarily focuses on complex real estate transactions, development work and the structuring of real estate portfolios. Andreas Rørvik
is a key name for transactions and development projects, and regularly works alongside transactional specialist Ole Andreas Dimmen.
Real estate in Norway
BAHR
Practice head(s):
Anne Sofie Bjørkholt
Other key lawyers:
Andreas Rørvik; Ole Andreas Dimmen
Testimonials
‘Contributes with security and professional expertise in structuring real estate transactions and development matters.’
‘Highly competent team. Diversified skills within all fields of real estate.’
‘Andreas Rørvik among the top 5 lawyers within Real estate in the Norwegian market. Skilled negotiator finding balanced solutions through thorough reasoning. Great ability to stay calm and create a good climate in negotiations.’
‘The team combines excellent legal skills with a very good business understanding. They also have a very good standing in the property market, making them able to find solutions and get the deal done.’
‘The team has a high level of competence with a mix of established and very competent partners and up and coming young lawyers. The team has a high standard in their day-to-day assistance in ongoing cases, but they also provide much valued tips for improvements and legal updates that are relevant for our business.’
‘They have a high level of concern for the client and the clients’ needs that exceed the concrete case.’
‘Anne Sofie Bjørkholt is our preferred partner/lawyer for real estate issues. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a broad experience in the industry. She also has a respectful and pedagogical approach with is very valuable in negotiations.’
‘They have a resourceful, competent and available team.’
Key clients
Aker ASA/Fornebuporten
Rica Hotels
AVA Eiendom AS
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring
Deka Bank Deutche Girozentrale
Höegh Eiendom AS
Union Eiendomskapital
DNB Livsforsikring ASA/DNB Scandinavian Property Fund
Fredensborg Eiendom AS/Fredensborg Bolig AS
Schage Eiendom AS
Entra
Work highlights
- Assisting Aker and Aker Horizons with the acquisition and development of several industrial properties in the city of Narvik as part of their green energy strategy.
- Assisting Höegh Eiendom/Verket Moss with the development of a former cellulose plant outside Moss Municipality.
- Assisting Fredensborg Bolig with the acquisition of the majority of the development projects owned by developer Naturbetong. The portfolio includes a development potential of around 50,000 sqm. in the Oslo region.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ ‘highly recommended’ real estate department handles the full scope of real estate transactions, including M&A, project developments, leasing issues, and financings and investment mandates. Its competency extends to compulsory acquisitions, zoning and infrastructure work and clients praise its ‘exceptional legal and commercial competence’, which is applies to residential and commercial development projects. Group co-head Terese Negaard Sørli has a considerable breadth of expertise, with a particular focus on real estate developments, while fellow co-head Herman Roksund is experienced in real estate transactions. Erling Timm advises on the development, lease and financing of residential property, while Magnus Meisingset-Haug has significant experience with large transactions, as well as the structuring and syndication of real estate investment projects.
Practice head(s):
Terese Negaard Sørli; Herman Roksund
Other key lawyers:
Erling Timm; Magnus Meisingset-Haug
Testimonials
‘Haavind has a large, committed and competent real estate team that can address difficult and complicated challenges related to the real estate sector.’
‘We strongly believe that Haavind has one of the best legal practices within the commercial real estate sector in Norway – due to their exceptional legal and commercial competence. We also appreciate their efficiency.’
‘Herman Roksund and Erling Timm. Both are excellent legal advisers within real estate transactions. They have high professional standards and work in a very efficient and solution-oriented way and are able to see the big picture in complex SPA negotiations.’
‘They seem to always be well prepared for every meeting/session. They always bring new ideas to the table, from either their own experience or new knowledge.’
‘Herman Roksund is very commercial and able to find good solutions for seller and buyer’.
‘Haavind’s real estate team is excellent, combining strong industry knowledge, legal expertise and frictionless cooperation with financial advisers. The team has a good mix of competences and comes highly recommended.’
‘The real estate team at Haavind combine professionalism, expertise and a fun, informal way of work.’
‘Herman Roksund and his team from Haavind work very professionally. They respond quickly to inquiries, react very calmly and precisely to complicated situations, e.g. with sellers. We really liked this type of work, and it is conducive to the completion of large transactions.’
Key clients
Fastighets AB Balder
Storebrand Eiendomsfond Norge KS
Ragde Eiendom AS
Pareto Securities AS
Fearnley Securities AS
Anthon Eiendom AS
PEAB Eiendomsutvikling AS
Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Telenor ASA
Vika Project Finance AS
Carnegie AS (Project Finance)
Vatne Property AS
Fredensborg Bolig AS
Hurtigruten Svalbard AS
Cleaves Securities AS
Swiss Life Asset Managers
Øie Eiendomsutvikling AS
Varde Eiendom AS
Eiendomsplan AS
Oxer Gruppen AS
CBRE
Neptune Properties AS
Eramet Norway AS
Mørenot AS
Lindstow AS
H-2 Eiendom AS
Statsbygg SF
Vestre Viken HF
Skanska Norge AS
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
Solon Eiendom AS
AVANTOR AS
Veslefrikk Eiendom AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Fastighets AB Balder with one of the major real estate transactions in the Nordics, which involved submitting a mandatory offer to acquire the remaining 66.67% of the shares in Entra ASA not held by Fastighets AB Balder already.
- Assisting the Norwegian Ministry of Transport with acquiring land for the new four-lane highway between Bergen and Sotra.
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Advokatfirmaet Schjodt AS fields a team that has ‘exceptional commercial acumen and quality of work’, and is a market leader in real estate developments and infrastructure projects. The group has recently experienced an increase in cross-Nordic transactions, especially involving investors from Sweden and Norway. Notably, the team recently acted on behalf of Entra on the purchase of Oslo Areal, totalling NOK14bn. The team is jointly led by Martin Støren, Ditlef Thaulow, Silje Sund and Anders Nitteberg Lie, and also includes Christian Bjørn-Hansen, who focuses on high-value real estate transactions, real estate portfolio structurings and development projects. Camilla Kristiansen Lunne specialises in complex transactions involving development projects and various forward structures, and Geir Sand's substantial experience further bolsters the practice.
Practice head(s):
Martin Støren; Ditlef Thaulow; Silje Sund; Anders Nitteberg Lie
Other key lawyers:
Christian Bjørn-Hansen; Einar Caspersen; Camilla Kristiansen Lunne; Geir Sand
Testimonials
‘Full-service firm that are able to draw on internal resources to cover just about any need we as a client could have.’
‘We have always had a good relationship with Ditlef Thaulow. He has exceptional knowledge about the real estate industry and is able to analyse our business and recommend appropriate solutions in most situations.’
‘Martin Støren is a very clever person in the legal matters/law/regulations with the public sector. Silje Sund is an up-and-coming young lawyer.’
‘The Schjødt team covers all areas and have extensive experience. For us as the client, there are no situations that is new to the team and which they cannot give advice based on similar situations in the past.’
‘Partner Ditlef Thaulow, as most Schjødt partners, is highly competent and clearly holds the skills to handle any situation within real estate. Having worked with him for more than 10 years, the confidence that Ditlef shows in any complex situation, rubs off on us as the client.’
‘Great knowledge, availability and the ability to focus on the important matters. Provides exceptional advice on how to solve complex issues.’
‘Full-service provider of all legal services, with exceptional commercial acumen and quality of work. The team is more than a mere service provider and goes above and beyond to provide value to clients.’
‘Christian Bjørn-Hansen is by far the best all-round real estate lawyer in Norway, and provides significant value to his clients. The quality of his commercial advice is unrivalled, and combined with a rigorous legal mind, he is our go-to provider for all legal services in the real estate sector.’
Key clients
Oslo S Utvikling AS
Oslo Areal AS
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS
KLP Eiendom AS
Arctic Securities AS
Entra ASA
Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA
Selvaag Bolig ASA
Selvaag Eiendom AS
Self Storage Group ASA
Veidekke ASA
Galleri Oslo Invest AS
Oslo Havn KF
Urban Property Eier AS
AF Gruppen ASA
DEAS Asset Management AS
Solon Eiendom ASA
IK Lykke Eiendom AS
Asset Buyout Partners AS
Slate Asset Management
Profier AS
Eiendomsspar AS
Bjørvika Infrastruktur AS
Canica Eiendom AS
UREM Real Estate Fund I AS
H.I.G Capital Europe
Swisslife Asset Management AS
Bulk Industrial Real Estate AS
Scandinaviegaardene AS
Tjelta Eiendom AS
Public Property Invest AS
LogCap Invest AS
Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS
Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS' ‘flexible and pragmatic’ dedicated real estate team focuses on real estate transactions, development projects and lease agreements. The team has assisted large real estate developers with high-value joint ventures and development projects in the residential, commercial, retail and infrastructure sectors. Thomas Reppe Wetting leads the team, handling a range of transactions as well as the establishment of syndicates and fund structures for investment in real estate. Mikkel Vislie is another key lawyer, who has significant expertise in developments, leases and the financing of residential property, as well as issues related to commercial property.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Reppe Wetting
Other key lawyers:
Mikkel Vislie
Testimonials
‘Very client focused. Responsive. Senior level attention is strong.’
‘Thomas Reppe Wetting is a solid, all-round lawyer with competence from local law to complex structures.’
‘Mikkel Vislie has unique mix of personal and corporate understanding in terms of execution. Vislie must be first tier in every aspect.’
‘Good overall experience. Nice people. Commercial approach. Broad knowledge to draw on in the company.’
‘Flexible and pragmatic approach.’
‘Hands on and quick to answer and deliver on requests.’
‘A very competent team with excellent industry knowledge.’
‘Very experienced within a range of real estate topics and “to the point” advice.’
Key clients
Bane NOR Eiendom
SBB Samfunnsbygg
Aspelin Ramm Eiendom
Møller Eiendom
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring
Holmetjern Invest
Stor-Oslo Eiendom
Cibus Nordic Real Estate (Sw)
Bertel O. Steen Eiendom
Vedal
Spabo Eiendom
Niam
Scandinavian Property Group
Scandic Hotels
Profier Gruppen
Selvaag
Pangea Project Finance
Norsk rikskringkasting
Polaris Eiendom
Genesta
Wiersholm
Wiersholm‘s ‘very skilled’ and diverse team is able to give ‘precise advice’ on various matters in relation to commercial, corporate and residential real estate projects, including acquisitions, financings, developments, restructurings and divestments. The team works on a variety of projects for high-profile clients, and Tom Rune Lian specialises in transactions and structurings within commercial real estate. Ståle Meleng works mainly with business premises, with an emphasis on transactions and development projects, while Stig L. Bech
leverages his notable experience on transactions and property developments.
Practice head(s):
Tom Rune Lian; Ståle Meleng; Stig L. Bech
Testimonials
‘Highly competent, always available and service minded. Great track record but knows how to create new solutions that fits their clients.’
‘Tom Rune Lian is extremely service minded and competent – makes us fully trust that the quality of the advice is top notch.’
‘Strongly competent and covers all areas of interest for my company. In my opinion, by far the best company within complex real estate matters in our region.’
‘Ståle Meleng – an outstanding knowledge of practical use of Norwegian law within all areas of real estate challenges. Excellent negotiator.’
‘All associates are competent and gives valuable input in demanding processes.’
‘The team is very skilled in real estate law and always willing to support when needed. The individuals complete each other so that both the theoretical side and the practical side are covered in a good way.’
‘The team is very available at all times. They are quick into the issue, and they are rapid and their responses are easy to use. They give precise advice on legal issues, and are also a well-informed discussion partner in business related issues.’
‘They’re not just the best when it comes to legal questions, but also have the knowledge about political processes that can affect us as a business.’
Key clients
AB Invest AS
Agri Eiendom AS
Arcus Gruppen AS
AS Apotekernes Hus
Aspelin Ramm AS
Axer Eiendom AS
Bane NOR Eiendom AS
BentallGreenOak
Bonum Utvikling AS
Carnegie AS
Condovita AS
Coop Norge Eiendom AS
DNB Næringseiendom AS (REIM)
Ferd Eiendom AS
Fritzøe Eiendom AS
Herøya Industripark AS
Höegh Eiendom AS
Host Hotelleiendom Norge AS / Flying Elephant AS
Innovasjonsparken / Smedvig Eiendom AS
Jotne Eiendom AS
Linstow Eiendom AS
Miliarium Bolig AS
Nordisk Renting AB / Natwest
Norwegian Property ASA
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS
Pareto Alternative Investments AS
Pareto Securities AS
RSV Invest AS
Steen & Strøm AS
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
UNION Gruppen AS
Vika Project Finance AS
Fredensborg Bolig
Work highlights
- Advised AS Apotekernes Hus on the sale of NAF Gårdene, a large portfolio of real estate valued at approx. NOK2.2bn.
- Assisted SVG Property AS and Pareto Securities AS (as facilitator) with the establishment of SVG Property AS, a new real estate company in the Stavanger region, and with SVG Property AS’ acquisition of Ankerkvartalet, Herbarium Stavanger and Hinna Park Eiendom.
- Advised Skanska Commercial Development Norway on the sale of Paralell, a new built office building at Løren, valued at NOK750m.
Wikborg Rein
Wikborg Rein‘s real estate practice, which ‘excels in execution and breadth of offering’, operates on deals and development projects for various clients, including local and multinational investors, developers and commercial landlords. The group's work involves cross-border deals, including significant deals for international investors. Ingrid Høstmælingen leads the team, playing an active role in both transactions and lease agreement negotiations. Lars Ulleberg Jensen has recently handled a large number of real estate transactions, alongside assisting with the establishment of new fund structures and joint ventures.
Practice head(s):
Ingrid Høstmælingen
Other key lawyers:
Lars Ulleberg-Jensen
Testimonials
‘The real estate team at Wikborg excels in execution and breadth of offering. The team is among the most efficient transactions teams combined with deep legal knowledge. Highly commercial mindset, focusing on the key issues for the real estate owner.’
‘Lars Ulleberg-Jensen is the best real estate transaction lawyer in the Norwegian market – combining hands on and commercial knowledge with an excellent legal mind and attention to detail. Lars is complemented by his co-partner Ingrid Høstmælingen who excels in negotiations and people skills.’
‘Strong legal and commercial competence.’
‘Ingrid Høstmælingen stands out as always available, accommodating, experienced, flexible/creative and solution-oriented. She always contributes positively to a deal, irrespective of whether she represents you or your counterparty.’
‘Ingrid Høstmælingen shows considerable proactivity and flexibility.’
‘Great team!’
‘Ingrid Høstmælingen has a huge capacity and is involved in very many of the larger transactions taking place in the real estate sector. She is efficient and a very agreeable person to work with. She always puts the client first, and her availability is exceptional.’
Key clients
DNB Liv
Storebrand Liv
Entra ASA
DNB Markets
NREP
DEAS Asset Management
Clarksons Platou
Carnegie
Pangea Project Finance
Base Property
Arctic Securities
Ineo Eiendom
Natwest Nordisk Renting
Tristan Capital
Starwood Capital Group
Niki AS
Work highlights
- Advised Conceptor Eiendom and Øygarden Eiendom on the divestment of Bratsberg Eiendom.
- Assisted Aurora Eiendom AS with the purchase of Buskerud Storsenter (shopping centre) from Citycon Norway AS.
- Assisted Clarksons Platou (on behalf of investors) with the sale of Strandveien Eiendomsinvest AS.
Arntzen de Besche
Arntzen de Besche's team of ‘skilled people with a commercial attitude’ and ‘superior knowledge’ assists with real estate projects, developments and investments. The group handles projects from various sectors, including work relating to industrial properties, offices and wind power plants. Its expertise covers the full spectrum of matters encompassing M&A transactions, private equity investments and joint ventures. The team is led by Thomas Øslebø, who is a specialist in the acquisition and development of commercial property and large-scale residential and urban development projects. Hans Henrik Kværne excels in real estate transactions and is highly regarded in the space.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Øslebø
Other key lawyers:
Eilif Koch; Hans Henrik Kværne
Testimonials
‘The staff at AdB are by far the best team for the processes we need that I have worked with. The level of knowledge and the ability to pick out the relevant issues is incredibly good.’
‘Superior knowledge of the Norwegian real estate market, unique negotiation skills, “street smart”, superior knowledge of the client’s needs, friendly.’
‘They’re very pragmatic, business solution oriented and focused. Quick at responding.’
‘Aside from being very competent, Thomas Øslebø focuses on solutions rather than problems. A very skilled negotiator. Thomas is very well connected in the RE industry and has introduced us to key industry players for new potential businesses.’
‘Eilif Koch is particularly efficient and clever at all times. Incredible presence and short response time. Very high level of knowledge about the industry.’
‘When our needs branch out to other relevant areas for our industry, AdeB has pulled out a breath of expertise that has been astounding on every occasion.’
‘The partner Thomas Øslebø with whom we collaborate the most has his own ability to make law understandable and applicable. He has a high work capacity, is expeditious and has his own ability to delegate to colleagues in other fields.’
‘Strong academic team with great understanding of the client and the market. A diversity of skilled people with a commercial attitude in negotiations moving forward.’
Key clients
Swiss Life Asset Managers AS
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
Møller Eiendom Norge AS
Arctic Securities AS
Lerka Eiendom AS
Fagerstad Utvikling AS
Vika Project Finance AS
Fearnley Securities
Oro Eiendom AS
Oslo Finans AS
KMC Properties ASA
Nortura SA
Norwegian Property ASA
Heimdal Bolig AS
TrønderEnergi AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Union Real Estate Fund II on the sale of Ankerkvartalet in Stavanger.
- Advising Heimdal Real AS and Rotvoll Eiendom AS on the sale of two major student home campuses with 579 units in Trondheim to the Nordic-focused international property fund NREP.
- Assisted Arctic Securities in connection with the purchase of Kronprinsens gate 9 in Oslo.
Advokatfirmaet CLP DA
Advokatfirmaet CLP DA’s ‘top notch’ real estate practice is a key name in the market for transactions and complex development projects. The group represents a variety of clients spanning international investment funds, industrial real estate developers, Norwegian and European family offices and domestic and international retail companies. The ‘very bright’ Håvard Skogvoll has notable strength in real estate transactions, real estate developments and leases; he jointly leads the group with Elin Mack Løvdal, who specialises in real estate transactions and developments, leases and financings with a particular emphasis on assisting JV structures with development projects.
Practice head(s):
Håvard Skogvoll; Elin Mack Løvdal
Testimonials
‘The team at CLP is a “new generation” of real estate lawyers in the Norwegian real estate market. They serve as quite competent advisers, not only on legal issues but on commercial issues as well.’
‘Elin Mack Løvdal and her team do a remarkable job for us. She draws great respect in the legal community and in the real estate industry. Everyone at CLP are really competent in their field, in addition to being great advisers on commercial issues. They are also always available to us as clients.’
‘The CLP team support us with solutions in complicated matters, deal-oriented work methods and the ability to investigate/understand/find information in unclear situations.’
‘All levels of the team are top notch. They are extremely commercial in their approach and quickly grasp the core issues and strive to provide sound advice in order to meet the commercial objective. They help create value.’
‘Senior team with profound knowledge about the Norwegian commercial real estate market. Provides clear legal advice without complicating matters. Efficient and effective deliveries.’
‘Great firm – with a top talented team at all levels. Good at putting together relevant teams/competence – in order to solve the clients’ challenges in the best possible way. We are very satisfied with CLP – and have not considered going to any other firm in years.’
‘Very competent team within the real estate industry, with which we have experience. Engaged, knowledgeable, lots of experience and always positive.’
‘Håvard Skogvoll is a solution oriented, experienced and very bright lawyer. Pleasant to work with, both for clients and counterparties.’
Key clients
Catella Real Estate AG
Velfra AS (Infranode/DIF Capital Partners)
Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
Scandinavian Property Group AS
Euro Real Estate S.a.r.l.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
Selvaag Eiendom AS
CapMan Real Estate
Morrow Batteries AS
AF Gruppen ASA
Fredriksborg Eiendom
Attivo AS
OBOS BBL
AVA Eiendom AS
Svill Eiendom AS
USBL
Bonava Norge AS
Work highlights
- Advising Morrow Batteries AS on its development of a 43GWh giga-factory which utilises 100% renewable hydroelectric power to manufacture batteries with the lowest possible CO2 footprint.
- Advising Capman Nordic Real Estate Ii Fcp-Raif (fund managed by CapMan Oyj) on the approximately NOK490m sale of Lille Grensen 5 in Oslo to a syndicate established by Arctic Securities.
- Advising Kongsberg Maritime AS on its negotiation of a lease for 46,000 metres combined industrial and office building to be developed in Horten.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper‘s ‘cutting-edge expertise’ ensures it is regularly instructed by major real estate investors in Norway, as well as other large corporate entities. The team is led by Magnus Lutnæs, who primarily focuses on inbound investments, transactions, sale and leaseback issues and larger development projects; he also provides day-to-day legal counsel on strategic matters and key leases. Line Ravlo-Losvik‘s expertise is in commercial real estate transactions, as well as property developments and restructurings related to commercial real estate.
Practice head(s):
Magnus Lutnæs
Other key lawyers:
Line Ravlo-Losvik; Bjørn Slaatta; Anders Bergene; Tone Gjertsen; Thomas Håkonsen
Testimonials
‘I always describe DLA as the “winning team”. When in meetings we feel like winners. We have used many other law firms with varied results. The team’s strength is their cutting-edge expertise in real estate.’
‘We will especially give mention to Magnus Lutnæs, who has not only acted as a lawyer but also as sociologist and psychologist in special negotiations with landowners.’
‘They are very communicative and preempt our needs. Even with the smallest request, we get a prompt response and are provided an excellent service and knowledge that it will be dealt with quickly. Their communication skills overall also set them apart from their competitors as well as the transparency of their work product.’
‘The firm does a terrific job of incorporating different experts across their firm into their legal assistance on transaction processes and does so in a seamless manner. The various legal work streams were always coordinated and timely.’
‘The people make the practice unique to us, with diversity in all stages which means that we get efficient processes whether it concerns negotiations of leases or acquisitions of companies or in sales.’
‘Experience and knowledge, availability and capacity, pleasant behaviour.’
Key clients
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
Azrieli Group
Kaldnes Vest
DEAS Eiendomsfond Norge I (formerly Aberdeen Eiendomsfond Norge I)
Skanska Norge
Eiendomsspar
Victoria Eiendom
Madison International Realty
Betonmast Eiendom
Pecunia
Attivo Eiendomsutvikling I, II and III
WeWork Norway
Stor-Oslo Eiendom
Round Hill Capital
90 North Real Estate Partners
Tesla Motors Norway
IKEA / Ingka Centres
MAS AS
St. Olavsgt. 27
Torp Eiendom
Eidos Eiendomsutvikling
Stiftelsen Norges Varemesse/Oslo Spectrum Arena
Heimstaden
Norges Juristforbund
Corum XL
CondoVita
LCN Capital Partners
Seltor Bolig
Møller Eiendom
Møller Mobility Group
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate set up by Realkapital Investor on the NOK2.2bn purchase of the NAF buildings consisting of 17 properties in central Oslo.
- Advised Oslo Pensjonsforsikring on the agreement to sell 100% of the share capital in Dyrskueveien 13 Eiendom (including the logistics property Dyrskueveien 13 in Ullensaker Municipality) to Pareto Eiendomsselskap.
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig‘s ‘service-minded’ real estate group advises on the full spectrum of real estate matters, with a particular focus on transactions and development projects. Corporate real estate deals, project planning issues and foreign-driven real estate investments are matters the group is experienced in handling. Notably, the group advised Njord Securitires on 11 different transactions totalling NOK3.2bn. The ‘instrumental’ and ‘solution-oriented’ Jørgen Lindboe heads up the practice and has expertise in transactions and project developments.
Practice head(s):
Jørgen Lindboe
Other key lawyers:
Pål Brudvik; Gøran Mjelde Aarvik
Testimonials
‘You can always expect quick feedback and good follow-up. The company spends time on the important elements and what is relevant, they don’t spend time just to spend time.’
‘Jørgen Lindboe is clear, solution-oriented and good at focusing on what needs to be done.’
‘The real estate team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig covers all aspects of advice and transactional services that we need.’
‘Jørgen Lindboe is instrumental in due diligence and contract negotiations work. He is very experienced and result oriented which makes him easy to work with.’
‘Jørgen Lindboe – experienced, calm and a good negotiator which always focuses on the client’s best interests.’
‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig are very attentive, and service minded on a personal level. They assess the problem quickly and apply the proper legal competence depending on the issue to be solved.’
‘Jørgen Lindboe is probably the best all round Real Estate lawyer in Norway. He assesses cases very quickly and is very intelligent and likeable. He is street smart and commercial, but thinks before he speaks and lays plans out elegantly when others seem stuck.’
Key clients
Njord Securities AS (formerly Castelar Corporate Finance AS)
Colliers International Corporate AS
Malling & Co, Project Finance AS
Rimfeldt Eiendom AS
Oslo Finans AS
Realkapitial Investor AS
Vika Project Finance AS
Fazenda Utvikling AS
DNB Næringseiendom AS
Seabrokers AS
Coop Norge Eiendom AS
Birger N. Haug Holding AS
DNB Bank ASA – DNB Markets Investment Banking Division
RAC NORWAY AS (part of the AVIS group)
The municipality of Bergen
Prospective AS
JM Norge AS
Hero Eiendom AS
Gaustadbekken AS
Ragde Eiendom AS
Work highlights
- Advised Castelar Prosjekt 38 AS, Statens Hus Skien, Kristiansand Etatbygg AS, Bodø Samfunnsbygg AS, Vestlandet Etatbygg AS and Innlandet Etatbygg AS in relation to a coordinated sale of seven real estate companies owned by the clients to Public Property Invest AS, a major Norwegian real estate fund established by Arctic Securities AS.
- Advised property company LogCap Oslo AS on the following four acquisitions in Oslo and the Oslo-region: Leiraveien 11 AS, Skedsmo Kombibygg AS, Berghagan Næringseiendom AS and Ringeriksveien 16 and 20.
- Advised Njord Securities AS on a number of transactions comprising the purchase and syndication of Myrdalsvegen 22 AS, Boger Invest AS, Cover AS, Saupstad Senter AS, Kulturhallene Eiendom AS, Vestre Havn Bygg 2 AS, Prinsens gate 5 AS and Dronningens gate 1 AS.
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS’ ‘highly competent’ real estate department focuses on a range of areas, including real estate transactions and M&A, commercial lease agreement negotiations and property developments; the department also handles a range of matters in relation to proptech issues. ‘Go-to partner’ Even Bratsberg’s practice comprises real estate transactions and real estate company refinancings, while Christopher Borch adds considerable experience across contentious and non-contentious work. Mette Borger Fyksen has notable expertise in regard to negotiating and advising on lease agreements for commercial real estate properties.
Practice head(s):
Even Bratsberg
Other key lawyers:
Christopher Borch; Mette Borger Fyksen
Testimonials
‘Thommessen is very capable on large transactions with a corporate focus. Full service and competent in all areas.’
‘Even Bratsberg is our go-to partner. He is excellent with clients and sees the big picture.’
‘The team is excellent in the overall understanding of challenges tied to our business, competence in each part of the business and a fast and solid response.’
‘Thommessen’s real estate team is very experienced, highly commercial and a very nice group of people to work with.’
‘The ability to quickly understand needs and come up with good and relevant input and advice. Always available and deliver according to our needs with tight timelines.’
‘Highly competent team with business understanding not only among the leading partners, but also at a junior level.’
‘The ability to handle complex tasks and challenges and make them into simple solutions, that are understandable for both parties.’
‘Highly competent team with excellent solutions in all matters of the real estate law practice.’
Key clients
Arctic Securities AS
Clarksons Platou Real Estate AS
Nordic Real Estate Partners AS
Samhällsbygnadsbolaget i Norden AB
Norwegian Property ASA
Aspelin Ramm Eiendom
Starwood Capital Group
Watrium Eiendom AS
Promenaden Property AS
Scandinavian Property Group AS
Angelo Gordon
Meyer Bergman
Oslo Airport City AS
Storebrand Eiendom
Søylen Eiendom AS
Industrifinans Capital AS
Kruse Smith Eiendom AS
Bulk Industrier AS
Mustad Eiendom AS
Geilo Holding AS
Glastad Farsund AS and Fortus AS
Vika Project Finance AS
Carucel Eiendom AS
Canica Eiendom AS
Eiendomshuset Malling & Co AS /Malling & Co Eiendomsfond AS
Tristan Capital Partners
Scandinavian Development Constructive Development AS
Neptune Properties AS
Norgesgruppen ASA
Bane NOR Eiendom AS
Avantor AS
Brødrene Jensen AS
Mont Investor AS
NRE Norway AS
HCH Eiendom AS
Njord Securities
Orkla Eiendom AS
Tellus Eiendom AS
Wahl Eiendom AS
Scala Eiendom AS
Ferd Eiendom AS
OroEiendom AS
Bakke Leiligheter AS
Mestergruppen Eiendom AS
Eiendomsspar AS
Asset Buyout Partners AS
Birk & Co AS
Carnegie AS
Neumann Bygg AS
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB
Indigo Management AS
Viken Park AS
Bo Coliving AS
EGD Property AS
GC Rieber Eiendom AS
Midstar
Scandic Hotels AS
Fortin AS and Salmon TopCo AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Gjensidige Forsikring ASA and AMF Pensionsforsäkring AB with the sale of 100% of the shares of Oslo Areal AS for NOK13.5bn.
- Assisted SBB Barnehagebo AS in connection with the purchase of the shares in a total of 142 property companies which own/lease various pre-school properties and buildings in Norway.
- Assisting Oslo Airport City AS in connection with development of “Gardermoen Næringspark” in Ullensaker municipality, close to Gardermoen Airport.
CMS Kluge
The ‘professionally skilled’ team at CMS Kluge advises on all aspects of real estate transactions, projects and developments, with specialists in planning and building law. The team assists clients with a broad variety of matters and recently advised Norne Securities on a large portfolio deal totalling NOK1.6bn. Naja Dannow leads the team, specialising in real estate transactions, leases and development work and also handles the drafting and negotiation of cooperation agreements and joint venture agreements.
Practice head(s):
Naja Dannow
Other key lawyers:
Knut Prestvik; Petter Schmidt; Torkjel Valland; Tarjei Pedersen
Testimonials
‘The team is truly on the client’s side. They provide services beyond expectation.’
‘Always available for any services needed. Very high competence on all levels.’
‘Very high quality of their work. Very experienced people.’
‘What we find unique is the way the expertise in the company is structured. We mainly rely on a single point of contact (Knut Prestvik), where he draws on specialist expertise when necessary. Very effective for our organisation.’
‘Would like to highlight Knut Prestvik, who over the years has become an important part of our management. His outstanding commercial orientation and business understanding have meant that he appears as part of the team, far beyond just a legal adviser.’
‘The practice is very professionally skilled in their field. The company is very good at using individual employees within their specialist field, so that the team is extremely good. Collectively, they have a very broad and very comprehensive competence.’
‘We are very satisfied with the work, follow-up and the result. Very skilled lawyers.’
‘Knut Prestvik’s strongest areas: Everything within property law, negotiations and contract law, where he is particularly competent and valuable.’
Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
Deloitte Advokatfirma AS is praised by clients as an ‘extremely reliable’ firm, and focuses on four key areas of real estate work encompassing commercial real estate transactions, commercial rent and lease issues, property developments and ground lease work; the team also works closely with the tax and VAT teams to handle the tax elements of real estate mandates. The experienced Thorvald Nyquist‘s key focus is on real estate transactions and handling lease contracts for commercial properties, while Christine Haugstvedt Downing has particular experience in real estate transactions, buy side due diligence issues and vendor mandates; the pair jointly lead the practice.
Practice head(s):
Thorvald Nyquist; Christine Downing
Other key lawyers:
Knut Skarvang; Camilla Sønderland Skjønberg
Testimonials
‘Very good complimentary team. Deloitte offers expertise in all aspects of business operations with their many different skilled lawyers.’
‘Strong professional competence, and they always answer and are ready to work 24/7.’
‘Thorvald Nyquist is a professional and dedicated lawyer who provides a high level of service and professional advice. He takes matters into his own hands and leaves nothing to chance.’
‘We appreciate that Deloitte includes different levels of expertise on our projects, and if we need quick input from one of the other business areas it is always easy to connect to the right person in Deloitte. Their assistance has been of great value for us, as they are always quick responders, delivering the desired assignment within short deadlines.’
‘Christine Downing is an outstanding lawyer, extremely positive, efficient and solution orientated, showing both commercial and legal competence, and is able to combine this to the benefit of the client. She performs her services in line with our expectations and advises on scope of services needed for each project we cooperate on – making sure that any assistance is in line with what we need to serve the purpose.’
‘I have never met a law firm that are so good to follow-up. They are extremely reliable.’
‘The team has very good expertise in commercial property. They keep us up to date on legal changes of importance to us.’
Key clients
Kinland AS
OBOS
Lovisenberg Diakonale Sykehus AS
Høyskolen Kristiania AS
Olav Thon Gruppen
Sandspollen AS
AEKO Gruppen AS
Tomtefesteforbundet
Osloveien 10 Hønefoss AS
WPSNæringsmeglingAS
NorlandiaEiendom AS
Hospitality Invest AS
Sandum Søndre AS
LiasetEiendom AS
Energy Valley
Frost Holding AS
McCann AS
Bygg og IT Consult AS
Work highlights
- Advising Kinland on the sale of its preschool portfolio in Norway and Finland.
- Advising a consortium of landowners on the planning process of Fjordbyen including development agreement with Lier municipality.
- Advising Høyskolen Kristiania on the negotiations regarding the lease contract and sale and purchase agreement related to the newbuild of Kirkegata 23-25 in Oslo.
Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS advises on every phase of the real estate development process, including the purchase and sale of properties. The team has particular expertise in relation to logistics, warehousing and storage buildings, and is a key name in the market for real estate companies owned by public sector or third sector bodies. The ‘extremely skilled’ Anette Thunes leads the ‘efficient’ and ‘strong’ team, with expertise in real estate transactions, tenancy law and real estate litigation.
Practice head(s):
Anette Thunes
Other key lawyers:
Lars Råmunddal; Paal-Christian Hansen; Ottar Egset
Testimonials
‘Efficient team, good at working with the client. Easy to get a hold of at any time. Particularly good at understanding the customer’s needs and at the right level.’
‘Ottar Egset and Anette Thunes are both extremely skilled and quick to provide assistance. Top performance and presence. Simply brilliant!’
‘Strong presence and follow-up of relevant cases.’
‘The team is very professional in all matters. They are especially excellent at case follow up and we can always trust that our interests are well looked after. They are also very efficient which results in a cost-benefit for us that we would argue is the best in the entire Norwegian market.’
‘Føyen has an excellent combination of experienced “high profile” partners, i.e. Ottar Egseth and younger “next generation” talents. Anette Thunes is especially gifted and commercially oriented and will most likely be one of the most important lawyers in the market over the coming decades.’
‘The company is concerned with matters and finding solutions. They are not only concerned with the principled aspects of the issues. They put the customer’s needs at the centre and are interested in what it takes for us to succeed.’
‘The leader of the team is engaged in our business and understand us and our needs well. They have strong lawyers on the different topics that participate efficiently and with confidence. They deliver advice that is understandable on time.’
‘Lars Råmunddal responds very quickly and has a broad picture and knowledge of the real estate field. He understands our different problems and points out possible solutions. He is very good at drawing up and negotiating agreements.’
Key clients
Fabritius Gruppen AS
Oslo Logistikkpark Gardermoen AS
Stavanger Utvikling KF
Loe Utvikling AS
DNB Bank ASA
Studentsamskipnaden SiO
Backe Prosjekt AS
Certas Energy Norway AS
Eiendomsspar AS
Norsk Eiendom
Google LLC
Kristiansand Havn KF
Ulven AS/OBOS Eiendom AS
Oslo Areal AS
Ferd Eiendom AS
Jessheim Stadion Bolig AS
REMA Etablering Oslo/Østlandet AS
Boligbygg Oslo KF
United Bakeries Holding AS
Collicare Logistics AS
Hathon Holding AS
GSS Eiendom AS
Glitner Eiendom AS
Nordre Follo Municipality
Hamar Municipality
Work highlights
- Advising Fabritius Gruppen on a number of matters, including the high-value sale of the shares in Høgslundveien 49 AS and Sanitetsveien 1 AS to Starwood vehicle Seabass Bidco AS.
- Acting for Studentsamskipnaden SiO in connection with the sale of Åråssvingen 11 in Lillestrøm to H-2 Eiendom AS.
- Advising United Bakeries Holding AS on the purchase of the shares in Universitetsg 14 AS, as well as with the purchase of the property companies Østegate 3 AS, Østregate 5 AS and Vestregate 9 in Arendal.
Advokatfirmaet Grette AS
Advokatfirmaet Grette AS’ real estate team primarily assists clients with real estate developments, commercial property and larger residential projects, lease agreements, infrastructure matters, including roads and region hospitals, and property litigation. The practice also has a legal due diligence team, which works for sellers and buyers and for financial actors considering financing or refinancing development projects. The ‘highly competent’ team is led by Ole-Jacob Farstad, who has extensive experience in commercial transactions, development projects and lease agreements. Dag Henden Torsteinsen is also a key contact for real estate transactions and commercial property development issues.
Practice head(s):
Ole-Jacob Farstad
Other key lawyers:
Dag Henden Torsteinsen
Testimonials
‘The team has exceptional knowledge of the client and the client’s business as well as sounding competition and is able to provide excellent business advice in addition to legal advice.’
‘Dag Torsteinsen is not only an excellent lawyer but a general excellent human being and businessman in general. We have also had pleasant encounters with Ole-Jacob Farstad handling transactions in a brilliant and professional manner.’
‘The team is highly competent in real estate law and covers a wide range of relevant topics.’
‘The response times are excellent together with the good depth and advice in our matters.’
‘They are all very competent and reliable.’
Key clients
Olav Thon Group
Sykehusbygg HF
KLP Eiendom
Selvaag Property and Selvaag Bolig ASA
Norsk Rikskringkasting AS
Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Statens vegvesen
Mr Pukk Eiendom AS
Allumgården AS
Harald Lyche Holding AS
Insenti AS
Drammensregionens Interkommunale Havnevesen (Drammen Port Authority)
Pensjonskassen for helseforetakene i hovedstadsområdet
Eiendomsspar AS
Construction City Eiendom AS
Axer Eiendom AS
Technopolis AS
Malthus Uniteam AS
Work highlights
- Assisted NGI with the sale of 50% of the property company Campus Ullevål AS, connected share holder agreement, and legal advice to Campus Ullevål AS on the development project for the new HQ of NGI with additional areas for commercial purposes.
- Assisted DSV Solutions with negotiations for a lease agreement for a new logistics facility of approximately 40000 sqm. with a connected option agreement to purchase 49% of the property company constructing the logistics facility.
- Assisting KLP Eiendom with its project of developing Pilestredet 75, a large quarter in central Oslo and new area for housing and commercial properties, including preservation of existing buildings and cultural environment.
SANDS
The SANDS real estate team splits its work between real estate transactions and real estate development mandates; the group also handles leasing issues and VAT and tax structuring mandates, providing a ‘formidable’ level of service. The firm works for investors, privately-owned companies and funds on a variety of real estate deals. According to clients, practice head Christian Hartmann has an ‘extremely sharp brain’ and vast experience of commercial real estate, particularly in regards to transactions and development projects.
Practice head(s):
Christian Hartmann
Other key lawyers:
Roger Engebretsen; Jens Aas
Testimonials
‘The level of competence is sky-high, the level of service is formidable. But the unique thing is that they range from professionals, deal makers to politicians with good contacts to the government.’
‘Christian Hartmann is a socially very cheerful person. The lawyer has an extremely sharp brain, is concerned with participants and, not least, follows up on the details until they are closed. The level of knowledge is extremely high. I have felt extremely well looked after by the lawyer who from the outset has handled enormous work pressure.’
‘The team has a good combination of legal skills and business understanding and last but not least, very good cooperation skills. We will strongly recommend them.’
‘We did work closest to Christian Hartmann and he has the best legal skills and experience within the legal issues we needed to solve. He has good humour, is easy to work with and create good solutions for us.’
‘The combination of knowledge in business, law and economics is great.’
Key clients
Oslo Finans AS
Taraldset Eiendom AS
Fearnley Project Finance AS
Loe Utvikling AS
Greverud Utvikling/Kruse Smith AS
Det Norske Diakonhjem
Nordic Investment AS
Cibora Eiendom AS
Ferd Eiendom AS
HAV Eiendom AS
Breivika Utvikling Bodø AS
Norlandia AS
E & G Bygg AS/Eiendomsgruppen AS
Pilares Eiendom AS
Greveskogen Eiendom AS
Capio Norge Holding / Volvat Medisinske Senter AS
Work highlights
- Advised Greveskogen Eiendom AS on the portfolio acquisition of SK Bydelshus AS, Trollåsveien 34 AS and Sømmegården AS from the Swiss Real Estate Fund.
- Advised Anders Opsahl Holding AS on the acquisition of Ekebergveien 228 b AS and Grefsenveien 26 AS.
- Assisted Gustav Holding AS with the sale of the shares in Baltazar Apartments Tjuvholmen AS to a group of investors.
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA‘s key areas of expertise include zoning and planning law, building issues, residential and commercial development projects, leasehold agreements, real estate negotiations and litigation. The team also assists with real estate transactions including property sales and purchases. Thomas Andersen leads the team and is highly experienced in the real estate space.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Andersen
Other key lawyers:
Eirik Espenes
Key clients
Recreate (Prev. R8 Property ASA)
PostNord AS
Vinkl AS
Røa Centrum AS
Øvre Ljan Boliglag
Specter Drift AS
ST1 Norge AS
Mestergruppen AS
Mesterhus AS
Saltdalshytta AS
Sem & Johnsen
EIE (Real Estate Agency)
Norwegian Association of Real Estate Agents (NEF)
Systemhus AS
Norbohus AS
Røroshytta AS
Saltdalshytta AS
Follohus AS
Tenhold Gruppen
Opsahl Bolig AS
Fossum Terrasse Borettslag
Bærum Vekst AS
Hamang AS
Østre Aker vei 99
Work highlights
- Advised Recreate on the acquisition of the office building Parallel in central Oslo.
- Assisted PostNord with two transactions: the acquisition of single purpose companies as owners of large commercial properties housing PostNord’s new main terminal for southern Norway and the new main terminal in the Bergen region.
- Assisted Røa Centrum AS with the sale of the real estate company Røa Torg Næring AS, the owner of Røa Torg, which is a newly built shopping mall in Oslo with approximately 27 tenants.
EY Norway
Led by Kristian Råum, EY Norway advises on the full range of real estate mandates including developments, transactions, regulatory issues and real estate litigation. The practice leverages the firm’s extensive network of offices across Norway and internationally to assist with inbound and outbound matters, and also utilises the firm’s wider tax expertise. Real estate VAT expert Agnete Haugerud and Egil Jakobsen, who regularly advises on the restructuring of real estate companies, also contribute to the practice.
Practice head(s):
Kristian Råum
Other key lawyers:
Agnete Haugerud; Egil Jakobsen; Axel Cooper
Key clients
Olav Thon Gruppen
Møller Eiendom AS
KLP Eiendom Oslo AS
Boligbyggelaget USBL
Ferd Eiendom AS
Avantor Eiendom AS
Selvaag Bolig ASA
JFG Eiendom AS
HAV Eiendom AS
Neptune Properties AS
OBOS BBL
Fremtind Forsikring AS
Aspelin Ramm Eiendom AS
Clemens Eiendom AS
JM Norge AS
Inter Eiendom AS
Oslo Areal AS
Bo Coliving AS
Værste AS
Work highlights
- Provided advice regarding full-scale legal sell-side assistance to Skolt Holding AS in transactions with NREP Logicenters and Posten Norge.
- Assisting Olav Thon Gruppen with a number of large real estate development projects, inter alia a major project in Gausdal municipality, including a complete refurbishment of the historic Gausdal Høyfjellshotell and up to 400 apartments.
- Represented OTG in a real estate tax case against Bergen municipality. The case concerns the value of one of OTG’s hotels, Thon Bergen Airport Hotel.
Advokatfirmaet Hjort
Advokatfirmaet Hjort advises clients on a number of areas, including real estate transactions and building projects, with experience in matters involving both commercial and residential properties. The team assists with transactions, developments and transformation projects, land acquisitions, planning issues and property sales and rentals. Group head Liv Zimmerman specialises in real estate matters, with a key focus on planning and building law.
Practice head(s):
Liv Zimmermann
Other key lawyers:
Aslak Førde; Sigve Braaten; Jan Gudmund Aanerud
Testimonials
‘Our experience with Hjort is that we get matter-of-fact, realistic and correct help and information in connection with our work areas.’
‘Liv Zimmermann is very professionally qualified to take on the tasks we wanted her to do for us. She solved a very difficult situation.’
‘Our work with Sigve Braaten in particular has been excellent. Quick to respond to any questions we might have and seems to be very insightful into the different areas we operate.’
‘Large company with broad expertise. Identifies and solves complex problems quickly. Assembles teams with the necessary competence. Helps the customer see opportunities.’
‘Jan Gudmund Aanerud: Very good analytical skills. Has extremely good knowledge of the legislation and legal practice. Uses the knowledge so that the parties quickly reach a solution. Extremely good overview. Very good cooperation skills. Creates trust in negotiations.’
‘Hjort has invested lot of time understanding our business and has a good ability to engage the correct competence and resources to solve our legal questions and handle our cases.’
‘Jan Gudmund Aanerud has brilliant skills, structured and professional.’
Key clients
Avinor AS
Trysilhusgruppen AS
Norsk Wavin AS
Peab AS
Asker municipality
Miljødirektoratet
Ringsaker Municipality
Finnmarkseiendommen
Telenor Norge AS
Mosseregionens Eiendomsutvikling AS
Peab Eiendomsutvikling AS
North Property AS
Statsbygg
Hole Municipality
Holmestrand Municipality
Work highlights
- Acted for Mossregionens Eiendomsutvikling AS in a compensation claim.
- Assisted Statsbygg with a large property transaction.
- Assisting Defa Gården DA with a complex matter regarding a property development, as well as drafting and negotiating development agreements.
Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA
The ‘solution-oriented’ group at Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA handles a range of real estate matters, including leases, development projects, litigation, and property transactions, for a client roster of investment houses and construction companies. Nils Petter Hansson and Henrik Hareide Nilsen jointly lead the practice.
Practice head(s):
Nils Petter Hansson; Henrik Hareide Nilsen
Other key lawyers:
Henrik Christensen
Testimonials
‘Pre-eminent real estate practice that handles complex cross-border transitions. Smaller firm that has second to none experience in the real estate and hospitality industry, often acting for the largest owners and operators.’
‘The firm is easy to work with, always remains calm, friendly and approachable and is technically very strong with a good view for key commercial aspects.’
‘Henrik Christensen stands out as a senior statesman. He is very well known in the market and has an extensive network. Bright and a great negotiator.’
‘Henrik Hareide Nilsen is an up-and-coming M&A and real estate star with great technical skills’.
‘Very good knowledge of market and conduct of business. Good value for money.’
‘Always available, efficient, provides good advice, solution oriented, flexible.’
‘Solution oriented, efficient and effective, knowledgeable.’
‘Very practical, commercially good.’
Key clients
Strawberry Properties AB
Lineage Logistics, LLC
Sandvoldgruppen AS
GLS Real Estate AS
T H Holm Eiendom AS
Daimyo AS
Nordic Choice Hospitality Group AS, Choice Hotels & Resorts AS and Petter A. Stordalen – all companies under the “Strawberry Group AS”-group
Heilo Eiendom AS
Fram Eiendom
Oro Eiendom AS
Streken Eiendom AS
Fortigo Properties AS
Advokatfirmaet Ræder AS
Advokatfirmaet Ræder AS' real estate practice fields three main groups: the transaction and commercial leases group, the construction team and the real estate development group, which deals with administrative planning issues. Clients vary from developers to contractors. Eva Hagen leads the team, which ‘completes its work with a high level of rigour and with a strong presence of collaboration’. Another notable name is Anders Utne, who specialises in transactional work.
Practice head(s):
Eva Hagen
Other key lawyers:
Anders Utne
Testimonials
‘Helpful, quick responses, competent team.’
‘Anders Utne is competent in every part of the “game”. Always nice, and we can recommend him to anyone. He is responsive.’
‘The firm holds high standards for its team of lawyers specialising in real estate and has continuously offered quick and professional feedback for our property asset management company. Furthermore, the firm completes their work with a high level of rigour and with a strong presence of collaboration.’
‘We would like to give Anders Utne a special recognition. Anders Utne shows high professional competence. He always gives quick feedback, he shows a good understanding of our business challenges and finds great solutions that are adapted to our needs.’
‘Anders Utne has good personal qualities that make it easy to work with him. His personal qualities also promote cooperation with our business partners. We would without a doubt highlight Anders Utne as one of the best real estate lawyers in Norway.’
‘Great all-round capabilities on the real estate team.’
‘Excellent delivery, both in terms of speed and quality of work.’
‘Relevant market expertise, not only as law firm lawyers.’