Mr Hans Henrik Kværne > Arntzen de Besche > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile
Arntzen de Besche Offices
PO BOX 2734
SOLLI
0204 OSLO
Norway
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Mr Hans Henrik Kværne
Work Department
Commercial Property
Position
Partner. Kværne primarily assists clients on matters relating to real property rights, company law and contract law. He advises leading actors in the property sector in connection with property transactions and property companies. He has extensive experience with the establishment, structuring and financing of syndicated property projects both in Norway and abroad.
In addition, Kværne works on matters relating to the day-to-day management and operation of real property, particularly those relating to tenancy issues, development projects and dispute resolution. On several occasions, he has been appointed as arbitrator, particularly in disputes relating to real property. He also assists in negotiations and the structuring of complex contracts.
Kværne is a dedicated advisor, who is keen to learn about and understand each client. He emphasises clear communication and his extensive experience of most property-related issues enables him to quickly find the solutions that best meet his clients’ needs and wishes.
Career
2001 – Arntzen de Besche – Partner
1991 – 2000, Advokatfirmaet de Besche & Co – Partner/Attorney
1987, Healy & Baillie, New York – Trainee
1985 – 1991, Advokatfirmaet de Besche & Co. – Attorney
Languages
Norwegian, English
Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association.
Education
1984, Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo
1983, University of North Dakota Laws School, Elective courses as part of the Norwegian degree
Lawyer Rankings
Norway > Real estate
(Hall of Fame)With strength across both contentious and transactional mandates, Arntzen de Besche attracts praise for its ‘stellar focus on commercial solutions and the ability to offer efficient teams’. Department head Thomas Øslebø focuses on commercial property transactions, investments, and development projects. The ‘highly experienced’ Håvard Bergli has in-house experience from the real estate industry and advises on structuring work, due diligence, and contracts relating to property transactions. Eilif S. Koch acts for investors and project finance clients, while seasoned adviser Hans Henrik Kværne
handles major transactions as well as arbitrations relating to commercial real estate. Marianne Raa Bjaaland joined the team in 2022, strengthening its property development offering. Senior associate Erlend Husebye Haug is also recommended.