With ‘broad experience from all specialist areas within real estate’, Arntzen de Besche is a one-stop shop for real estate matters, well supported by the firm’s capital markets, finance, and construction teams. Group head Thomas Øslebø has established himself as a key adviser on investments and development projects. Håvard Bergli combines in-house experience from the retail industry with expertise in real estate project finance work, while Eilif S Koch advises leading investors and project finance clients. Marianne Raa Bjaaland is geared to support on property developments, while in the real estate transaction space, Hans Henrik Kværne is a key contact. At associate level, Bård Berge is recommended for real estate development, zoning law and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Broad experience from all specialist areas within real estate.’
‘Bård Berge and Stian Heimdal are understanding and quick. Thomas Øslebø is analytical and always on top of things.’
‘Street smart, very experienced, perfect combination of law experience and commerciality.’
‘The individuals at the firm truly stand out for their personalised attention and commercial acumen. What differentiates them is their ability to not only understand complex legal issues but also to tailor advice that aligns with the client's business strategy.’
‘The partners Thomas Øslebø and Marianne Bjaaland consistently deliver high-quality legal advice with a commercial edge, always taking into account the broader business context.’
Key clients
- Certas Energy Norway AS
- Fredensborg Bolig AS
- Bolig Norge AS
- Moss Logistikk AS
- BoMer AS
- Pilares Eiendom AS
- Møller Eiendom AS
Work highlights
- Assisting Certas in a dispute with the Norwegian State Highways Authority and several landowners relating to the expropriation of the leasehold for Norway station and landmark at the E18 highway due to an expansion of the E18 highway.
- Advised BoMer AS on acquiring and developing its housing development projects.
- Assisting Pilares Eiendom AS, a major Norwegian residential developer owned by an investor group including Brødrene Jensen AS, in the development of the project "Langbakken" in Ås municipality.
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Practice head
Thomas Øslebø
Other key lawyers
Håvard Bergli; Eilif S Koch; Marianne Raa Bjaaland; Hans Henrik Kværne; Bård Berge; Stian Heimdal