Real estate in Norway

BAHR

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.

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.’