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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
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA stands out for its sector expertise in the TMT, IT, real estate and construction industries, and provides commercial advice as well as handling M&A transactions, due diligence processes, share and asset transactions, equity transactions, divestitures and demergers. Practice head Christoph Morck, who is admitted to both the German and Norwegian Bar, regularly assists German-speaking companies in Norway.
Practice head(s):
Christoph Morck
Other key lawyers:
Frank Charles Aase; John Sveinsvold
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Portable Multimedia Limited
Veo Oy, Veo AS
Robert Bosch GmbH
German Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
Federal Republic of Germany
Waterland
Steinar & Lindberg Gruppen
PNC Bank
Terra Holding GmbH & Co KG
Nopas AS
Fratelli
Zecler family / Zetech S.A.
Zech Group / Cadolto
Valsoft Ltd
Nordic Hamburg Invest Ltd.
Employment Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA advises a variety of domestic clients, including several labour organisations and unions, as well as international corporations on the full range of employment matters. The team, which is headed up by Eirin Simonsen, is experienced in handling downsizings and reorganisations as well as internal investigations and contentious dismissals. Eivind Arntsen regularly advises NGOs, Johan Hveding is experienced in arbitration proceedings, and Christian Engelstad is well-versed in whistleblowing and psycho-social work environment mandates.
Practice head(s):
Eirin Simonsen
Other key lawyers:
Eivind Arntsen; Johan Hveding; Christian Engelstad
Key clients
Industri Energi
AAF
FUS
Oluf Lorentzen
Sogndal Municipal
Capgemini Norge AS
Yamaha Motors Europe
Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS
Krogsveen Eiendomsmegler AS
German Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
Solidaritet Norge
Flytoget AS
Høyer Gruppen AS
Real estate Tier 4
The real estate department at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA has particular strength in property development and management mandates. With clients including various housing cooperatives, the group also has expertise in assisting landowners facing compulsory acquisitions. Thomas Andersen, whose practice centres on dispute resolution and contract negotiations, jointly heads up the team alongside property development expert Eirik Espenes.
Practice head(s):
Eirik Espenes; Thomas Andersen
Other key lawyers:
Erling Keyser; Fredrik Huseby; Jan Esben Leborg; Fredrik Agerup
Key clients
Vinkl Holding AS (former BEE AS)
Jahr Gruppen AS
Røa Centrum AS
Axer Bolig AS
Sparebanken Øst
Sem & Johnsen Bolig- og Næringsmegling AS
TUI Norge AS
St1 Norge AS
Nordvik Eiendomsmegling AS
Opsahl Bolig AS
Post Nord AS
Mestergruppen AS
Tax Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA is recognised for the strength of its indirect tax practice, particularly in relation to international advisory work. The team is also active in the energy and financial services sectors. Nils Eriksen heads up the indirect tax practice, while income tax specialist Antonio Holstad is head of direct tax.
Practice head(s):
Antonio Holstad; Nils Eriksen
Testimonials
‘The tax practice of Brækhus is a solid and strong practice. Technically superb, very responsive and good in social contacts.’
‘Nils Eriksen is loaded with experience, technically of high quality, easy-to-go-to. Pleasant person.’
‘The firm is extremely knowledgeable about VAT issues in Norway, is very easy to contact, and responsive to questions. Their technical explanations are easy to read by both tax experts and non-tax experts alike.’
‘Members of the team have always acted with an extremely high degree of professionalism, whilst remaining friendly and approachable.’
Key clients
Nasdaq
Activision Blizzard
Total
Ubisoft
Shutterstock
VEO
OX2
OHL
BI Business School
Røa Centrum
Fincantieri
Silvasti
BB Bank ASA
Voestalpine
Stork
Hande
Plannja
Arval (BNP Paribas)
Ruukki
TMT Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA has strength in negotiating complex IT contracts, specialist public procurement issues (especially relating to cloud services) and change management work. Team head Christian Bendiksen is an expert in issues relating to artificial intelligence; Stein E Hove is an IT contracts and litigation specialist, and Brede A Haglund specialises in commercial contracts.
Practice head(s):
Christian Bendiksen
Other key lawyers:
Stein E Hove; Brede A Haglund
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Flytoget – the Oslo Airport Express Train
Volvo Maskin AS
Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS
Utleiemegler Krogsveen
SATS ASA with subsidiaries
Accountor AS
Mohawk Analytics AS
Norsk Tipping
Eie Franchise AS
RiksTV
Focus Software AS
Simplifai AS
Ringeriks-Kraft AS / SMARTliv AS
INELO Polska sp. z.o.o.
Cryogenetics AS
Health Tech AS / now Touchpoint Norway AS
Rubin Medical AS
Hunton Fiber AS
Semper AS
R8 Property AS
GiG Norge AS
EML Payments Ltd.
Den norske forleggerforening – the Norwegian Publishers’ Association
Kommuneforlaget AS
The Study Association (AOF)
The Norwegian Union of Leadership and Technology (HK)
The Norwegian Union of Commerce and Office Employees
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. Our family office team, which includes lawyers from practices across the firm, works closely with the client to ensure that the client, the families, and the family business interests are secured.
Brækhus is a member of Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms. Meritas firms offer a full range of legal services to meet every client’s need, providing access to 7,600 first-class attorneys in more than 180 law firms in 90 countries. Brækhus is also an associated member of Crowe, a top ten global tax, auditing, and accounting network. In addition, we have well-established connections with international and bilateral business clusters, embassies, and chambers of commerce in Norway.
Please see www.braekhus.no for more information.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Tax | Antonio Holstad | holstad@braekhus.no | +47 982 06 169 |
| Insolvency and corporate recovery, Banking and Finance | Frank C Aase | aase@braekhus.no | +47 957 32 757 |
| Employment | Eirin Simonsen | simonsen@braekhus.no | +47 934 55 534 |
| 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 |
| VAT law | Nils Eriksen | eriksen@braekhus.no | +47 952 55 040 |
| Real estate | Thomas Andersen | andersen@braekhus.no | +47 909 00 052 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Frank Aase | Frank C Aase is Managing Partner in Brækhus, and specializes in transactions,… | View Profile |
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Mr Fredrik Agerup | Fredrik Agerup is currently working on a large project involving an extensive… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Andersen | Thomas Andersens main areas of work are construction law and real estate with… | View Profile |
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Mr Eivind Arntsen | Eivind Arntsen has extensive experience in negotiation and dispute resolution in all… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Bendiksen | Christian Bendiksen is head of the Technology Industry & Trade department. Bendiksen… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Engelstad | Christian Engelstad works mainly with real estate and labor law in addition… | View Profile |
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Mr Nils Eriksen | Nils Eriksen is a partner dealing with indirect taxes for multinational enterprises… | View Profile |
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Mr Eirik Espenes | Eirik Espenes is head of the department for real estate and construction.… | View Profile |
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Mr Toralv Follestad | Toralv Follestad works mainly with tax law, corporate law and real estate.… | View Profile |
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Mr Per Christian Grant-Carlsen | Per Christian Grant-Carlsen has extensive experience in real estate and litigation, with… | View Profile |
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Mr Brede A Haglund | Brede Ajer Haglund is primarily working with commercial contracts within the technology… | View Profile |
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Mrs Kristin Hegstad | Kristin Hegstad is Head of the Family,- inheritance- and child law Department.… | View Profile |
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Mr Antonio Holstad | Antonio Holstad is currently head of our Tax Department. Holstad is a… | View Profile |
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Mr Stein E Hove | Stein Hove is managing partner and specialized in litigation and dispute resolution. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Fredrik Huseby | Fredrik Huseby is mainly working in the fields of real estate and… | View Profile |
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Mr Johan Hveding | Johan Hveding has close to 20 years of experience in the area… | View Profile |
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Mr Audun Kleppestø | Audun Kleppestø is specialised in insolvency and restructuring, insurance law and financing.… | View Profile |
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Marcus Lindstrøm | Marcus Lindstrøm focuses on construction law, as well as on litigation and… | View Profile |
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Mr Christoph Morck | Christoph Morck is the head of our International Desk. Morck advises international… | View Profile |
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Ms Eirin Simonsen | Eirin Simonsen is the head of the department of labour law. Simonsen… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Solemslie | Christian Solemslie works mainly with insolvency law and is often appointed administrator… | View Profile |
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Mr John Sveinsvold | John Aa. Sveinsvold works mainly in the fields of contract law and… | View Profile |
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Mr Lars-Henrik Winsnes Berg | Lars-Henrik Winsnes Berg works with contracting and dispute resolution. He regularly processes… | View Profile |