With an impressive client roster from the real estate and construction industries, including Bane NOR and AF Gruppen, CMS Kluge is sought out for assistance on construction litigation. Heading the practice, Nicolai René Nielsen is recommended for his work on public procurement, negotiations, and contract strategy. Stavanger head Grethe Gullhaug is a key advisor on disputes concerning major construction projects, including both infrastructure and building projects. Leading the Bergen practice, Samuel Skrunes is an expert in large infrastructure projects both onshore and offshore. Espen Nyland is experienced in acting in all development stages, whereas Lars Ivar Nyland is a seasoned litigator for contractors and developers. Arild Skage has over twenty years of experience in the Norwegian construction market.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lars Ivar Nyland's excellent accessibility and industry knowledge stand out.'
- ‘The CMS Kluge construction team distinguishes itself through deep industry expertise, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach. They combine technical legal knowledge with a pragmatic understanding of the construction sector, allowing them to deliver tailored and commercially viable solutions.’
- ‘Espen Nyland stands out for his combination of deep legal and technical knowledge and strategic insight. He navigates complex contractual frameworks with ease and translates them into clear, actionable advice. Espen is highly responsive and proactive, and his leadership encourages collaboration and trust.’
- ‘Kluge has a unique way of adapting to the client's needs by being able to draw on its own resources that possess suitable expertise in several disciplines. Kluge has, especially in relation to the undersigned's needs, acquired a special expertise in the Building and Construction industry.’
- ‘From my side, it is mainly Grethe Gullhaug who has been the contact from Kluge. Grethe has acted in an excellent way as both a supporter in heavy legal disputes and when reviewing contracts. Grethe stands out from many others by being able to understand and read situations in our industry in the right way.’
- ‘Wide range of experiences in the construction industry. Understand projects very well in many different aspects, understand engineers and the topics.’
Key clients
- Implenia Norge
- GK Norge
- Bane NOR
- MossIA
- AF Gruppen
- Andenæs Eiendom
- Backe Entreprenør
- Norsk Hydro
- Oslo Municipality, Department for Water Supply
- Avantor
- LAB Entreprenør
- Multiconsult
Work highlights
Represented MossIA, a high-profile joint venture between two of the largest construction companies in Europe, on a dispute relating to a NOK 6.3 billion railway project, which is one of the largest construction projects in Norway.
Advising Bane NOR, the Norway-based state-owned company responsible for the Norwegian national railway infrastructure, on a variety of matters, including the Follo Line project, Norway’s largest-ever construction project valued at NOK 35 billion-plus; and three major disputes between contractors.
Represented RIF before the Supreme Court in a major dispute with significant ramifications for the construction industry in Norway.
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Grethe Gullhaug
Practice head
Nicolai René Nielsen; Grethe Gullhaug; Samuel Skrunes
Other key lawyers
Espen Nyland; Lars Ivar Nyland; Arild Skage; Knut Anders Sannes; Monica Reenskaug Johnsrud