Mr Thomas Øslebø > Arntzen de Besche > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile
Arntzen de Besche Offices
PO BOX 2734
SOLLI
0204 OSLO
Norway
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Mr Thomas Øslebø
Position
Partner. Øslebø assists with property transactions, property investments and property development projects. Thomas has considerable experience of large and complex development and transformation projects related to commercial properties, inner-city revitalisation and urbanisation.
Øslebø provides specialist property-related legal competence to clients ranging from major players, such as traditional property companies, property developers and financial investors, to syndicates and joint ventures. Øslebø also has broad experience of working with international investors in the Norwegian market. This involves developing partnering models, preparing shareholder agreements and facilitating cooperation between financial and operative entities.
With his background and broad experience, Øslebø is a highly valued strategic advisor. He has the ability to see the big picture and also provide advice on tax, financing, company law and M&As. He takes a proactive approach to his cases and is keen to find commercially advantageous solutions for the parties involved.
Career
2015 – Arntzen de Besche – Partner
2011 – 2015, Arntzen de Besche – Senior Lawyer
2005 – 2011, Arntzen de Besche – Associate / Senior Associate
2004 – 2005, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt – Associate
2003 – 2004, Advokatfirmaet Horgen & Horgen AS – Associate
Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association.
Education
1997 – 2002, University of Oslo – Cand.jur.
Lawyer Rankings
Norway > Real estate
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.