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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Norway > Intellectual property Tier 3
Julius Berg Kaasin attracts praise for his ‘excellent commercial understanding‘ and leads the growing intellectual property practice at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA. With significant in-house experience from the retail and technology industries, Kaasin is well-placed to advise on the full range of IP matters, with notable emphasis on trade secrets issues. The group handles all aspects of IP work, including copyright, industrial property rights, and patent litigation, collaborating closely with the firm’s technology department. At associate level, Karna Fog and Ingvild Aarskog are the key names to note.Practice head(s):
Julius Berg Kaasin
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly competent, proactive and we were involved well along the way.’
‘Speedy and timely response.’
‘A commercial approach to trade mark practice.’
‘Julius Berg Kaasin has an excellent commercial understanding following his time in-house.’
‘Strong competence and capabilities regarding IP legislation. Proactive counselling concerning IP matters to secure customers interest. Good understanding of business risks accompanied by appropriate pragmatism based on customers business activities makes Brækhus a trusted business partner.’
‘Julius Berg Kaasin is proactive and efficient in both his communication and in the way he follows up on various enquiries. His ability to give a precise, yet effective case presentation with outlined alternatives and clear recommendations based on the dialogue makes him an appreciated member of the Brækhus team.’
‘They are very much on their toes and willing to assist.’
‘Julius Berg Kaasin is very nice and committed.’
Key clients
Bbhugme AS
Capgemini
Flytoget AS
Galleri F15
G2 Ocean
Legentic AS
Nille AS
Princess-Gruppen AS
Skeidarliving Group AS
Start Medical AS
Stokke AS
Postnord AS
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Flytoget in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Tellmann Executive Advisors.
- Advising shipping giant joint venture G2 Ocean on IP prosecutions and contentious matters, including the management of its IP portfolio.
- Advised Stokke AS on IP and related law matters such as unfair competition and marketing law, as well as transactional IP and other commercial law matters.
Norway > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA fields an ‘extremely efficient and effective team‘, which advises on the full range of corporate, M&A and finance transactions. Practice head Christoph Morck, whose ‘knowledge of Norwegian legal issues is outstanding’, is a cross-border expert, and frequently advises foreign companies on their establishment, business and investments in Norway. The group also includes John Sveinsvold, who is a corporate and commercial expert.Practice head(s):
Christoph Morck
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Testimonials
‘Extremely efficient and effective team. Time saving and trilingual (Norwegian, English and German). Finetuned and eloquent communication. Trust building and pleasant to work with.’
‘Great support and amazing work speed!’
‘The practice is fast footed and professional, with good people to work with. Documentation, strategy and legal advice are reliable and to the point.’
‘Our experience with Brækhus is that they always seek the right expertise from the right person so that challenges and problems can be highlighted quickly. This means that the right solutions are chosen in a short time.’
‘Especially for German companies, this law firm is a must.’
‘The team has made our contracting process a success. Christoph Morck was a great win for us, his competencies and knowledge of Norwegian legal issues is outstanding and was a key factor for the creation of our two companies in Norway with our Norwegian partners. He takes care of all open questions and provides us with all answers.’
‘We have worked with the partner Christoph Morck who is both sharp and experienced, with high quality levels of details and overall advice.’
‘The collaboration with Christoph Morck has been very good. He is committed, follows us up as a client and is knowledgeable. He put together a very skilled team in a short time, and followed up with us after the last case was resolved.’
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Recreate (Prev. R8 Property ASA)
PostNord
Veo Oy, Veo AS
Federal Republic of Germany
Busch Dienste GmbH
Kao Germany GmbH
Uzin Utz Norge AS
BPW Hofstad AS
WALO International AG
Wintersteiger AG
Work highlights
- Assisted Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund SCSp, SICAV-RAIF as lead investor with its investment in Glucoset AS, a med tech start-up company that develops tools for accurate and continuous glucose monitoring in intensive care units, to reduce patient mortality and hospital costs.
- Assisted PropTech1 Fund I GmbH & Co. KG (as pre-seed lead investor) and Styx Urban Investment GmbH & Co KG (as co-investor) with their investment in Proptly AS, a digital consultancy and software company that develops solutions in ”prop tech”.
- Assisted Axopar Boats Oy with legal due diligence prior to its investment in Evoy AS, a company which develops and commercialises innovative electrical systems for maritime purposes.
Norway > Employment Tier 4
The employment team at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA assists with a wide range of employment-related matters and is ‘excellent in litigation and disputes‘. Practice head Kristine Slotnæs advises both employers and employees on mandates spanning personnel issues, restructurings, downsizings and disputes. The group also includes Torbjørn Stokke, who has extensive knowledge of the legal areas relating to cross-border mobility for companies and individuals, and Ida Brabrand, who assists with whistleblowing matters and cases involving media law.Practice head(s):
Kristine Slotnæs
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Testimonials
‘A very nice, friendly, cooperative and resolutive team. They are always willing to help and support you in your cases, propose alternative ideas and solutions, and be honest and clear about your situation.’
‘Professional and highly competent lawyers, covering employment law and the company law required. They are excellent in litigation and disputes.’
‘Kristine Slotnæs is our reference lawyer in employment matters and is highly recommended. She always conducts deep assessments and proper research for the cases. She focuses on the topics and provides a broad overview of the possible options and solutions, while being open and honest about the company’s situation.’
‘Whenever I have a question, Kristine Slotnæs makes sure I am connected with lawyers in Brækhus who have the competence I need. She is very professional and highly competent in her field. She provides excellent service and availability.’
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Yamaha Motors Europe
Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS
German Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
Flytoget AS
Norway > Real estate Tier 4
Core areas of focus for the growing real estate team at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA include expropriation cases, regulatory matters, and zoning and planning law. Under the leadership of Thomas Andersen, the team regularly acts for landowners in expropriation disputes, and also acts for developers and real estate companies on transactions and development projects. Other key individuals include the ‘always attentive‘ Karoline Rørvik Zeiner, recommended for planning and building law matters, and Ingerid Eidesvik Lie, who takes point on contentious mandates.Practice head(s):
Thomas Andersen
Other key lawyers:
Karoline Zeiner Røvik; Ingerid Eidesvik Lie; Eirik Espenes; Benedicte Krogh Grimstad
Testimonials
‘Fantastic people (particularly Karoline Zeiner Røvik), highly capable and really understand the needs of their clients.’
‘Karoline Zeiner Røvik demonstrates unique knowledge, is always attentive, and makes herself available. As a client, you feel valued and cared for which is critical when you are facing complex legal issues. She is a great person.’
‘Very helpful.’
‘Very hands-on, straight to the point, and efficient.’
‘Personal attention and quick responses.’
‘Responsiveness, friendly and effective towards clients.’
‘Thorough in their considerations. Good legal analysis. Capable in understanding their client’s needs and commercial interests.’
Key clients
Recreate (Prev. R8 Property ASA)
PostNord AS
Røa Centrum AS
Øvre Ljan Boliglag
Specter Drift AS
ST1 Norge AS
Mestergruppen AS
Mesterhus AS
Askerlia Fellesråd
Saltdalshytta AS
Sem & Johnsen
Erla Eiendom
EIE (Real Estate Agency)
The Norwegian Real Estate Agents Association (NEF)
Zeiner Eiendom AS
Follohus AS
Tenhold Gruppen
Opsahl Bolig AS
Fossum Terrasse Borettslag
Bærum Vekst AS
Hamang AS
A.F. Eiendom AS
Work highlights
- Acted for St1 Norge AS in the Court of Appeal against The Norwegian Public Roads Administration, concerning the compulsory acquisition of an energy station situated north of Bergen.
- Assisting with compulsory acquisition/government procurement of approximately 250 properties along the new highway E 18 from Oslo to Sandvika.
- Assisted with real estate transactions in connection with PostNord’s acquisitions of single purpose companies and properties, where PostNord has established and will establish new terminals.
Norway > Tax Tier 4
The tax practice at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA has ‘a wealth of experience‘ in a variety of tax issues, and is particularly strong in indirect tax and international advisory work in the renewables, digital economy and construction sectors. Practice head Nils Eriksen is an international indirect tax specialist, and Antonio Holstad and Torbjørn Stokke both specialise in individual income tax and global mobility mandates. The group also includes Toralv Follestad, who leads the corporate tax and tax litigation teams, Maren Mikkelsen, who is a national and international VAT and customs specialist, and international personal tax expert Hjørdis Larsen.Practice head(s):
Nils Eriksen
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Testimonials
‘Knowledgeable staff with a wealth of experience.’
‘Efficient, reliable, competent.’
‘Very experienced and effective advice on various taxes and sales taxes.’
‘Torbjørn Stokke is recommended.’
Key clients
Norsk Edelmetall AS
Mammoet
Aker Solutions
Yinson
BMS A/S
Nasdaq
Fred. Olsen & CO
Agilyx
DHL
Ruukki
Norwegian Business School BI
Vysus Group
Paltalk
Breen capital (trading) Ireland limited
Bifrost og Draupne AS
LELY Services B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisting Aker Solutions with global mobility and individual income tax in several jurisdictions, including tax return filing for employees, appeals, payroll reporting, compliance and social security reporting.
- Acting for Norsk Edelmetall in a VAT and Customs Controversy case.
Norway > TMT Tier 4
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA has a TMT practice, which clients praise for its ‘extremely high level of expertise, insight and experience‘; the group primarily focuses on emerging tech issues, complex IT contracts, privacy work and dispute resolution. Practice head Stein E Hove assists with matters relating to IT contracts and litigation, and Brede A Haglund leads the data protection team. Tech specialist Alexander Mollan is another key practitioner.Practice head(s):
Stein E Hove
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Testimonials
‘An extremely high level of expertise, insight and experience that we as clients can capitalise on. Not least very quick responses to inquiries.’
‘Completely unique competence and experience.’
‘Stein Erik Hove is an outstanding lawyer/partner with the ability to put together high-performing teams.’
Key clients
Capgemini Norge AS
Flytoget AS – the Oslo Airport Express Train
Sayfr AS
Avarn Security AS
Tata Consultancy Services
Nille AS
Volvo Maskin AS
Obrascón Huarte Lain S.A
HydroScand AS
Postnord AS
Bouygues
Simplifai AS
MetaMedia
Argyll Entertainment Ltd.
SATS ASA
Legentic AS
Recreate ASA
Eie Franchise AS
The Norwegian Study Organisation (AOF)
Kommuneforlaget AS
Cryogenetics AS
Elop AS
BPW Hofstad AS
Digiflow AS
Rubin Medical AS
Altinget AS
Statens vegvesen
Solid Media AS
Rift Labs
Gamesys Group
SEEN AS
IMI Hydronic Engineering
Skyfri Group
Add + Space
Reitan Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Flytoget AS with all contract reviews and contract management work in connection to the implementation of ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System).
- Assisted Capgemini Norge AS with its participation in the MAST (Military Use of Cloud Services) tender held by the Norwegian Armed Forces.
- Assisting Sayfr with software development agreements, helping to improve the gamification of its training routines and the automated learning/analysis modules in the software.
Brækhus Advokatfirma DA > Firm Profile
Brækhus is one Norway’s most internationally renowned mid-sized law firms, boasting a team of 80 skilled and dedicated professionals. We provide full-service legal, tax and tax compliance services to large and mid-sized domestic and international clients across all sectors, addressing all possible challenges our clients face when establishing or performing business in Norway. Our approach emphasizes close collaboration with our clients, aiming to deliver the best legal and tax advice and top-notch customer experiences.
With well-established ties to international networks, alliances, and cooperation partners, we are equipped to support our clients across the globe. We accompany our domestic clients abroad and assist them in conducting business across borders. For many of our international clients looking to establish operations in Norway, Brækhus serves as a one-stop-shop, providing a single point of contact for tax, tax compliance, legal, valuation and other relevant matters.
Our strong international team consists of lawyers and advisors with extensive international experience and native or advanced proficiency in several European languages. Their deep insights and understanding of local markets conditions in key European jurisdictions differentiates us from our competitors.
At Brækhus all employees are co-owners of the firm. We prioritize putting our people first because we believe that outstanding customer experiences are primarily achieved by cultivating skilled, motivated, and engaged employees willing to go the extra mile.
Brækhus’ sector-focused approach reflects our in-depth knowledge of, and significant experience in main sectors such as construction, IT, real estate, manufacturing, renewables and E-commerce. Further, we are one of the few Norwegian law firms with a comprehensive service offering for family offices and high-net-worth individuals and families.
Our core areas of practice include corporate and M&A, tax and VAT, global mobility and immigration, family and inheritance law, employment law, construction, IP, real estate law, real estate transactions, technology, corporate law, and dispute resolution. Our expertise has earned us recognition as a leading firm in our respective practice areas
Please visit www.braekhus.no for more information.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate, Commercial and M&A | Christoph Morck | morck@braekhus.no | +47 452 18 904 |
Family Office and Private Client | Jacob W. Lindegaard | lindegaard@braekhus.no | +47 997 04 626 |
IP | Julius Berg Kaasin | kaasin@braekhus.no | +47 922 64 831 |
Construction | Lars-Henrik Winsnes Berg | berg@braekhus.no | +47 412 18 157 |
Employment | Lars Kristian Nørgaard | norgaard@braekhus.no | +47 930 50 905 |
Tax and VAT | Nils Eriksen | eriksen@braekhus.no | +47 952 55 040 |
TMT | Stein E. Hove | hove@braekhus.no | +47 412 11 395 |
Real Estate | Thomas Andersen | andersen@braekhus.no | +47 909 00 052 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Thomas Andersen | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Julius Berg Kaasin | Partner/Lawyer – IPR | View Profile | |
Ida Brabrand | Partner/Lawyer – TMT | View Profile | |
Christian Engelstad | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Nils Eriksen | Partner/Lawyer – Tax and VAT | View Profile | |
Eirik Espenes | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate | View Profile | |
Toralv Follestad | Partner/Lawyer – Tax and VAT | View Profile | |
Kim Fosshaug | Partner/Lawyer – Tax and VAT | View Profile | |
Per Christian Grant-Carlsen | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Brede A Haglund | Partner/Lawyer – TMT | View Profile | |
Kristin Hegstad | Partner/Lawyer – Family Office | View Profile | |
Antonio Holstad | Partner/Lawyer – Tax and VAT | View Profile | |
Stein E. Hove | Stein E. Hove is a specialist in dispute resolution and mediation, as… | View Profile | |
Erling Keyser | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Audun Kleppestø | Audun Kleppestø is specialised in insolvency and restructuring, insurance law and financing.… | View Profile | |
Benedicte Krogh Grimstad | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Ingerid Eidesvik Lie | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Marcus Lindstrøm | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Alexander Mollan | Partner/Lawyer – TMT | View Profile | |
Christoph Morck | Partner/Lawyer – Corporate, M&A | View Profile | |
Lars Kristian Nørgaard | Partner/Lawyer – Employment | View Profile | |
Ninja Roede | Partner/Lawyer – Construction, Real Estate | View Profile | |
Karoline Rørvik Zeiner | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Kristine N. Slotnæs | Partner/Lawyer – Employment | View Profile | |
Christian Solemslie | Partner/Lawyer – Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency, Company Law | View Profile | |
Torbjørn Stokke | Partner/Lawyer – Tax and VAT | View Profile | |
John Sveinsvold | Partner/Lawyer – M&A | View Profile | |
Petter Sverstad Eriksen | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Jacob Winderen Lindegaard | Partner/Lawyer – Family Office | View Profile | |
Lars-Henrik Winsnes Berg | Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction | View Profile |