Real estate in Norway

‘Anne Sofie Bjørkholt is on top of everything, and has knowledge of the smallest details in a case. Her capability to stay calm in a negotiation, even if the party on the other side is not, is exemplary.’

‘Anne Sofie Bjørkholt brings a great deal of security and professional weight into any negotiation. You can always trust that assignments are delivered before the deadline.’

‘The team is always prepared and service minded, as well as professional and expedient. High competency level.’

‘Always easy to get hold of and reliable.’

‘They always quickly understand the situation and what we need. Based on that they clearly point out our options and a recommended way forward. The team covers all relevant areas, handled in a cost efficient way.’

‘Very service minded, always available and exceptional business understanding and knowledge.’

‘Anne Sofie Bjørkholt is extremely knowledgeable and has broad experience in the industry. Her experience and knowledge in VAT is very important and useful for our business. She also has a respectful and pedagogical approach which is very valuable in negotiations.’

‘Haavind puts the customer first. They have in depth competence related to all fields within the real estate business, especially transactions and tax and duty. They always deliver on time and with high quality. The team is always available and can be contacted at any time. They have a unique ability in understanding the clients’ needs, and in negotiations / contracts they are very good in focusing on the issues being most important for their client.’

‘Erling Timm is always available for our company. He always leads all processes.’

‘Very solution oriented and pragmatic in contract negotiations. Quick responses and in-depth market understanding. Cover all aspects of real estate deals, e.g. VAT, tax issues, mergers and demergers etc, and hence offer the “full package”.’

‘Christian Bjørn-Hansen: a driver to get the deals done with excellent market understanding and great at finding solutions that are mutually acceptable.’

‘Jarle Holstrøm is efficient and highly competent in real estate matters. Engaged and motivating to work with.’

‘Our experience working with the Haavind team has been extremely positive throughout. The team was extremely competent, very personable, commercial and focused on achieving the best outcome for the client.’

‘The team is efficient, intelligent, and quick.’

‘Erling Timm is very hands-on and always on top of things. He knows what topics to focus on and is commercial at heart – valuable assets in the lawyer industry.’

‘Really client oriented. Always available. Work hard.’

‘Super client service. Highly diligent. Thomas Reppe Wetting is very stellar, smart and likeable.’

‘Very well rounded team that cover all aspects of the real estate market. Has an edge when it comes to zoning and matters related to public authorities, especially in Oslo.’

‘Broad knowledge and deep sector competence in the commercial real estate business.’

‘The team are always available, very competent and give very professional advice.’

‘They are precise in their advice. They understand all the commercial aspects, in addition to their professional capabilities.’

‘Flexibility, solution-oriented, accessible, professionally highly skilled.’

‘24/7 availability, well-articulated advice, quick understanding of key elements and where to contribute as legal adviser, accuracy and commitment through all processes.’

‘Professionally skilled, efficient, pleasant, quick feedback.’

‘Strong technical competence. proactive and service-minded.’

‘Ingrid Høstmælingen is very professional and always ready to assist us. We value her advice.’

‘Puts the client first, flexible on short notice, academically strong team, excellent negotiation skills.’

‘Strong people skills.’

‘The real estate team relevant to our business (Ingrid Høstmælingen and Håkon Lagesen) are well coordinated and service minded. They are efficient in their communication and to the point when advising on sale and purchase agreements.’

‘Håkon Lagesen: Hard working, high level of accuracy and efficient.’

‘This is a dynamic, highly competent team. Ingrid Høstmælingen has created a great environment for the entire department. Lars Ulleberg Jensen is also a great lawyer, and the two of them constitute a great team.’

‘Ingrid Høstmælingen is very good at negotiations and comes up with suggestions for good commercial solutions.’

‘Erlend Solberg: good availability, high work capacity.Good at sorting out what is important.’

‘Competent, efficient, experienced with focus on the important issues. Good people with good values.’

‘Strong team.’

‘The team has a deep understanding of the commercial realities within real estate, and acts quickly and efficiently when presented with a legal challenge. Their pragmatic approach – without any fuss – quickly identifies the real issue and presents excellent solutions out of court.’

‘Eilif Koch: very knowledgeable, excellent in finding legally sound but commercial solutions, quick to respond.’

‘Excellent mix of legal and commercial competence.’

‘The team at Arntzen de Besche has a true partnership approach to us and our team, always focusing on sharing market intelligence and sharing knowledge.’

‘Thomas Øslebø stands out as a true business lawyer, not only an expert on real estate.’

‘Elin Mack Løvdal is one of the most professional lawyers I know. She is a great discussion partner, a person with wide perspective and a large network, and a smart and efficient lawyer.’

‘Håvard Skogvoll is a unique lawyer. The combination of deep knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills make him a valuable asset in all transactions. In a situation where negotiations are locked, his smile and informal approach can loose up any knot.’

‘An agile team where partners are deeply engaged in the delivery of each project.’

‘We appreciate the high degree of partner attention and that they give us clear and efficient advice on all matters. The team is hands on.’

‘Håvard Skogvoll is a well-connected and experienced lawyer and he has done a lot of work for international real estate investors in Norway. He gets things done in an efficient way and with a personal touch and does not bother us with unnecessary questions. The attention he provides and the knowledge he has about our business makes him an important part of our Norwegian team.’

‘Highly competent and hard-working team that cares about the client.’

‘Peder Jøsendal is very skilled and hard-working.’

‘The team has great people skills and an adaptable style.’

‘The lawyers have experience and expertise at the very highest level, and quickly give safe recommendations on how challenges can be solved.’

‘Line Ravlo-Losvik has, with her team, a very competent force that can strengthen the real estate market with top expertise.’

‘Excellent real estate expertise and a trusted adviser.’

‘Service minded and great follow up through transactions, excellent real estate expertise and great negotiators.’

‘They have a pro active, solution oriented attitude.’

‘Line Ravlo-Losvik is practical, creative and very expedient.’

‘Great team, fully committed to deliver high-quality legal advice in a timely fashion to its clients.’

‘Extremely dedicated and willing to push hard on behalf of clients.’

‘Einar Caspersen: Uniquely positioned in running both M&A/corporate deals as well as real estate. As such he offers unparalleled assistance in tough negotiations and complex transactions. Extremely knowledgeable, both from a legal and commercial standpoint.’

‘Professional, solution-oriented and commercial.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe is a deal maker.’

‘Gøran Mjelde Aarvik delivers promptly.’

‘The team is very well qualified. They all are very quick in their response.’

‘Jørgen Lindboe is a highly regarded, all-round real estate lawyer. He is a likeable person and has a commercial, but practical mindset. He is very intelligent and sees the big picture where others get lost in details. Works very quickly with quality, which is important.’

‘Sophisticated approach.’

‘Even Bratsberg is extremely easy to work with and understands what’s important but at the same time he looks after all the details. He is always available.’

‘Christian Müller has a well developed commercial mindset.’

‘A very capable team with competencies in both real estate and corporate M&A which is very useful for listed European players.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the law.’

‘The individual lawyers are skilled and professional. They are always present and deliver in due time.’

‘Easy to communicate with.’

‘The team consists of a good mix of strong industry specialists with very solid commercial , market and financial understanding and knowledge.’

‘Petter Schmidt is always available for discussion and sparring around most topics and cases.’

‘CMS Kluge has a versatile and complementary team for real estate challenges and legal support. Strategic support as well as professional insight in our challenges has great value for our company.’

‘Naja Dannow has a very good understanding of lease contracts, and is an excellent broker, in that she invites solutions to problems.’

‘Analytical, with the ability to listen and give fast and professional advice.’

‘Deloitte Advokatfirma AS is highly skilled and professional and especially good in cases where the real estate lawyers, in addition to their own expertise, can make use of Deloitte’s areas of expertise like tax, VAT and financial advisory.’

‘Skilled in their fields and use each other’s expertise to analyse, build up the case and set up the best strategy. Focus on facts in the case, analytical, structured and gives clear recommendations based on facts. Proficient in communication and how they present cases. The customer and the case in the centre, so that trust is in place quickly.’

‘Christine H Downing is an outstanding lawyer, extremely positive, solution orientated and effective, showing both commercial and legal competence, and she is able to combine this to the benefit of the client. She performs her services in line with our expectations, and to serve the purpose. She makes a point out of always delivering services with the agreed scope, discussing any need for adjustments should any extraordinary issues appear. Always with a big bright smile-online or in real life- fresh from Bergen!’

‘Thorvald Nyquist is our primary contact. He continuously delivers at a high level.’

‘Dedicated team that knows the customer. Strong real estate experience.’

‘Lars David Råmunddal is efficient, proactive and solution driven.’

‘Lars David Råmunddal is a professional and strong real estate lawyer. Strong business sense.’

‘Working with Paal Christian Hansen is outstanding.’

‘High competence on real estate, tenant-contracts, broad collaboration with brokers, real estate companies and branch organisations.’

‘Short response time, and solid answers.’

‘Dag Henden Torsteinsen is a leading individual in the field of real estate law, and specifically in matters pertaining the Real Estate Agent Act.’

‘Top of the range legal advice when we need it, and provide it fast.’

‘Good at finding mutually acceptable solutions during contract negotiations, focusing on the important matters.’

‘Kristian Korsrud is able to quickly point out important details without losing the big picture. His dedication, knowledge and behaviour inspire confidence on all sides of the table.’

‘Very knowledgeable, efficient, quick response, hard working.’

‘Christian Hartmann is highly competent.’

‘Christian Hartmann is efficient and delivers fast and well. He has a good ability to assess and analyse our needs as a client.’

‘Christian Hartman is highly competent and a warm and inclusive figure.’

‘We really appreciate working with Roger Engebretsen, who has outstanding knowledge despite his young age. His advice around tax, company structure and business details makes him a really appreciated “wing man”.’

‘Well qualified. Pro-active, hands on and very customer friendly approach. Good understanding of customer needs. Delivery on time.’

‘The firm has a very solid and competent real estate department that I have had the pleasure of working with for several years. They give clear advice to their clients.’

‘Eirik Espenes is extremely knowledgeable and an outstanding discussion partner who knows the real estate industry very well.’

‘Focused, client oriented, quick.’

‘Delivers good legal advice at a high level.’

‘The team I have worked with is highly qualified, service minded and cost-conscious. They have provided great legal advice, and customized their assistance to each case. In addition they are very nice people to work with.’

‘Aslak Førde has been nothing but excellent in his assistance. He catches the legal and strategic issues fast, and gives solid legal advice. He is also very cost-conscious, and has showed a good ability to work efficiently.’

‘Exceptional client service and great feedback from partner Liv Zimmerman.’

‘The firm is always straight to the point in its advice and gets the job done.’

‘Erik Sandtrø is an expert on hospitality related real estate matters, including lease contracts and management agreements. Very intelligent and always available for solid advice.’

‘Very responsive and always give good advice.’

‘Professionalism, correct approach and quality.’

‘Anders Utne has a unique ability to combine good client skills and deep legal understanding.’

‘Broad experience and practical execution of tasks.’

‘Anders Utne is very competent and skilled in his field. He assesses the situation quickly and accurately and makes suggestions and recommendations during the process. He is solution-oriented and contributes to a good negotiating climate.’