Brækhus Advokatfirma DA > Oslo, Norway > Firm Profile
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA Offices
ROALD AMUNDSENS GATE 6
PO Box 1369 Vika
0161 OSLO
Norway
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Brækhus Advokatfirma DA > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Christoph Morck leads Brækhus Advokatfirma DA‘s ‘proactive‘ team, which is noted for its strength in handling cross-border transactions and investments. The group provides commercial advice to a client roster of TMT, construction, real estate and renewable energy sector companies; Morck is well known for regularly assisting German-speaking companies in Norway with a broad range of commercial, corporate and M&A matters. Other key practitioners include Stein E Hove, who garners praise for his ‘strong business understanding‘, and John Sveinsvold, who has expertise in equity transactions.Practice head(s):
Christoph Morck
Other key lawyers:
Stein E. Hove; John Sveinsvold
Testimonials
‘Co-operation is excellent, quick and competent. Billing is transparent.’
‘Brækhus Advokatfirma DA is professional with dedicated advocates of the highest standards.’
‘Our experience is 100 % professional.’
‘Very strong at understanding our business as a client. Proactive and seeking closure.’
‘Stein Hove: Very strong knowledge, business understanding. Perfect guidance on both strategic and tactical level.’
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Veo Oy, Veo AS
Federal Republic of Germany
Wintersteiger
Uzin Utz Norge AS
Busch Dienste GmbH
Fratelli / Megeve Investments
Nordic Hamburg Invest (HK) Ltd.
Kao Norway AS
Ostfriesische Volksbank eG
XAL GmbH
WALO International AG
PH Thorstensen Holding AS
Vennelsborg Holding AS and Øystein Hærem AS
Stigar AS
STB-EIendom AS
Work highlights
- Acting as longstanding counsel to Capgemini Norge on a range of commercial and M&A matters.
- Providing corporate financial advice to Finnish company VEO Oy relating to the client’s deliveries to wind farm projects in Norway.
- Advised Austrian company Wintersteiger AG on its acquisition of Norwegian distributor Ski & Board Teknikk AS.
Norway > Employment Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA is very experienced in assisting international and domestic companies and labour unions with the whole spectrum of employment matters. Practice head Eirin Simonsen is well-versed in advising on reorganisations, litigation and downsizing processes, with a notable focus on the retail sector. Johan Hveding has expertise in pension law and contentious employment issues. Senior associate Renate Heggelund is another key name to note.Practice head(s):
Eirin Simonsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Quick and swift response. Knowledgeable. Very practical solutions and support.’
Norway > Real estate Tier 4
Litigation expert Thomas Andersen heads up Brækhus Advokatfirma DA‘s ‘very solid and competent‘ real estate practice. The group is noted for its expertise in property management and development work and expropriation matters, and regularly acts for housing companies, developers, owners and managers in mandates. Eirik Espenes is ‘extremely knowledgeable‘ on lease agreements, real estate transactions, public planning matters and residential development projects. Erling Keyser is very experienced in property law, and Fredrik Huseby is a key contact for expropriation cases.Practice head(s):
Thomas Andersen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
Vinkl Holding AS
Røa Centrum AS
Specter Drift AS
ST1 Norge AS
Øvre Ljan Boliglag
PostNord AS
R8 Property ASA
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
Work highlights
- Assisting Røa Centrum AS with an ongoing commercial and residential real estate development project in Oslo.
- Advised PostNord on its acquisition of a single purpose company as the owner for the large commercial property housing the client’s new mail terminal for southern Norway.
- Acting for Øvre Ljan Boliglag in a principal case before the Court of Appeal concerning a £140m leasehold agreement.
Norway > Tax Tier 4
At Brækhus Advokatfirma DA, recent work for the team includes advising clients from the technology and energy sectors on VAT matters and corporate tax issues. International advisory work forms a key pillar of strength for the practice. Nils Eriksen heads up the department, and Antonio Holstad, who is well versed in international tax, is the key contact for income tax mandates.Practice head(s):
Nils Eriksen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Brækhus has the necessary size and resources to handle any and all types of tax questions and problems.’
‘Nils Eriksen has proved himself in an excellent manner. Nils has several times been very inventive and he has shown us that he possesses deep sources of knowledge and information.’
Key clients
Aker Solutions
Nasdaq
Shutterstock
Meridian
Norsk Metalldepot
Mammoet
Agilyx
Faceit
Pair Networks
Veo
Voestalpine
Ox2
OHL
BI Business School
Røa Centrum
Silvasti
Stork
Go2-Group
Hande
Yinson
Norway > TMT Tier 4
The ‘professional‘ team at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA is well versed in handling a wide range of complex technology transactions and IT contracts. Other notable areas of strength include disputes and public procurement mandates, particularly in relation to the development of cloud services. Practice head Christian Bendiksen is an AI specialist, Stein E Hove is ‘a great strategist and a valuable adviser‘, and Brede A Haglund is an expert in data protection and commercial contracts. Senior associate Alexander Mollan garners praise for his ‘very strong knowledge and business understanding, and perfect guidance on both a strategic and tactical level‘.Practice head(s):
Christian Bendiksen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Brækhus team is always one step ahead, ready to support their clients. Their advice is always provided in a context that makes it obvious they have deep insights into their clients’ needs.’
‘Alexander Mollan has supported our company on many occasions and has provided excellent business-value each time.’
‘Brækhus’ TMT practice is particularly competent on legal aspects related to technology and digitalisation. Its competence on procurement law, contract law, IP and privacy etc. related to ICT is excellent.’
‘A very experienced, professional, knowledgeable and customer oriented practice.’
‘The two individuals that I have worked with, Stein Hove and Christian Bendiksen, have both been very knowledgeable, experienced, professional and with deep knowledge of contracts within the Information Technology area and contract law in general.’
‘The members of this firm have always provided their services efficiently, diligently, and in a friendly manner. Their fees are also well-priced and come highly recommended in the online gambling industry.’
‘Brede Haglund and Alexander Mollan have been very helpful in steering our operations in the right direction. Both are committed, reliable and knowledgeable in their areas of practice.’
‘High knowledge, good recruiting, high diversity, actively engaged.’
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Flytoget AS
Sayfr AS
Avarn Security AS
Volvo Maskin AS
Postnord AS
Obrascón Huarte Lain S.A
Simplifai AS
Norsk Tipping
Argyll Entertainment Ltd.
SATS ASA
Legentic AS
R8 Property AS
Eie Franchise AS
AOF (The Norwegian Study Organisation)
Kommuneforlaget AS
Cryogenetics AS
Accountor AS
Elop AS
Gaming Innovation Group
Gigantic Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising IT company Capgemini on its €100m acquisition of food producer Nortura’s IT department, as well as a master services agreement for IT services.
- Providing ongoing advice to Simplifai on optimising its current SaaS-templates for international distribution, as well as concluding distributorship/sub-licensing agreements with US and UK companies.
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA > Firm Profile
Brækhus is a Norwegian law firm advising national and international clients on all core legal services, tax compliance and accounting, ranging from general legal advice to complex transactions and disputes. Brækhus is committed to meeting the markets’ changing demand for smarter and more efficient deliveries of legal services. Our goal is to help clients reach their goals, and we provide our clients with exceptional service.
Brækhus has a strong international focus and presence, and our lawyers have in-depth experience with foreign business cultures and legal systems. For more information on Brækhus’ international capabilities, please see the international tab.
Our family office team offers legal services to families and family offices. The team includes lawyers from practices across the firm who work closely with the client to ensure that the client, the families, and the family business interests are secured.
Brækhus is collaborating with Andersen Global, Crowe, and Meritas Law Firms Worldwide in Norway. In addition, we have well-established connections with international and bilateral business clusters, embassies, and chambers of commerce in Norway.
Please visit www.braekhus.no for more information.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Insolvency and corporate recovery, Banking and Finance | Frank C Aase | aase@braekhus.no | +47 957 32 757 |
Employment | Kristine N. Slotnæs | slotnaes@braekhus.no | +47 988 67 702 |
TMT, Competition and EU, Public procurement | Christian Bendiksen | bendiksen@braekhus.no | +47 918 52 246 |
Corporate, commercial and M&A | Christoph Morck | morck@braekhus.no | +47 452 18 904 |
Construction | Marcus C Lindstrøm | lindstrom@braekhus.no | +47 452 78 981 |
Family Office and private law | Kristin Hegstad | hegstad@braekhus.no | +47 918 84 765 |
Tax and VAT | Nils Eriksen | eriksen@braekhus.no | +47 952 55 040 |
Real estate | Thomas Andersen | andersen@braekhus.no | +47 909 00 052 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Frank Aase | Frank C. Aase is the Managing Partner at Brækhus. He is recognised… | View Profile |
![]() | Thomas Andersen | Thomas Andersen heads Brækhus’ real estate team and is an expert on… | View Profile |
![]() | Christian Bendiksen | Christian Bendiksen is a Norwegian lawyer and British solicitor with a master’s… | View Profile |
![]() | Christian Engelstad | Christian Engelstad is a specialist in real estate law and employment law,… | View Profile |
![]() | Nils Eriksen | Nils Eriksen heads Brækhus’ tax and VAT team. He has more than… | View Profile |
![]() | Eirik Espenes | Eirik Espenes has extensive experience within real estate and construction law. He… | View Profile |
![]() | Toralv Follestad | Toralv Follestad works mainly with tax law, corporate law and real estate.… | View Profile |
![]() | Per Christian Grant-Carlsen | Per Christian Grant-Carlsen has broad experience in the area of real estate,… | View Profile |
![]() | Brede A Haglund | Brede Ajer Haglund is primarily working with commercial contracts within the technology… | View Profile |
![]() | Kristin Hegstad | Kristin Hegstad is the head of the Brækhus division of family law… | View Profile |
![]() | Antonio Holstad | Antonio Holstad has more than 30 years of experience with international taxation.… | View Profile |
![]() | Stein E Hove | Stein E. Hove is a specialist in dispute resolution and mediation, as… | View Profile |
![]() | Fredrik Huseby | Fredrik Huseby has extensive experience with representing landowners in expropriation cases. He… | View Profile |
![]() | Johan Hveding | Johan Hveding has more than 20 years of experience in business law… | View Profile |
![]() | Line Katinka Juuhl | Line Juuhl has 20 years of experience with family law and inheritance,… | View Profile |
![]() | Julius Berg Kaasin | Julius Berg Kaasin primarily works with intellectual property rights (IP) such as… | View Profile |
![]() | Erling Keyser | Erling Keyser has more than 20 years of experience with advisory services… | View Profile |
![]() | Audun Kleppestø | Audun Kleppestø is specialised in insolvency and restructuring, insurance law and financing.… | View Profile |
![]() | Ingerid Eidesvik Lie | Ingerid Eidesvik Lie is a specialist in real estate and has considerable… | View Profile |
![]() | Marcus Lindstrøm | Marcus Lindstrøm heads the Construction team at Brækhus. He specialises in dispute… | View Profile |
![]() | Christoph Morck | Christoph Morck heads the team for corporate law and finance, and he… | View Profile |
![]() | Kristine Slotnæs | Kristine Slotnæs assists both Norwegian and international employers and employees in various… | View Profile |
![]() | Christian Solemslie | Christian Solemslie has more than 30 years of experience as a business… | View Profile |
![]() | Torbjørn Stokke | Torbjørn Stokke has more than 20 years of experience in the field… | View Profile |
![]() | John Sveinsvold | John Aa. Sveinsvold has more than 25 years of experience in business… | View Profile |
![]() | Jacob Winderen Lindegaard | Jacob Winderen Lindegaard is a specialist in business transfers, inheritance law, probate… | View Profile |
![]() | Lars-Henrik Winsnes Berg | Lars-Henrik Winsnes Berg is a specialist in construction law and dispute resolution.… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 65 Number of advisors : 7 Number of business support staff : 12Languages
English French German Spanish Polish and the Scandinavian languagesMemberships
Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Crowe Horwath International Andersen GlobalOther
Head of International Desk : Christoph Morck Managing partner : Frank C. Aase Head of Marketing : Marthe H. Hilde- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Employment
- Real estate
- Tax
- TMT