One of the preeminent law firms in Norway for real estate, BAHR is regularly turned to by institutional investors, life insurance companies, private equity funds, and asset managers. Practice head Andreas Rørvik is an industry veteran with a primary focus on real estate transactions, development projects, and the structuring of real estate projects. With a similarly focused practice, Anne Sofie Bjørkholt is also recommended. The team also includes Ole Andreas Dimmen, who combines expertise in tax and real estate, among other areas, to advise on real estate transactions, and Hedvig Hundhammer is a key presence on transactional work at the practice.

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‘BAHR combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial understanding and cross-disciplinary collaboration. As client I value strategic advice, responsiveness, and ability to tailor solutions. They introduced innovations in technology, billing flexibility, and diversity, positioning them ahead of many traditional firms.’
‘The individuals I work with at BAHR stand out through their deep expertise, commercial awareness, and ability to build trust. Associate Hedvig Hundhammer impresses with her analytical strength, responsiveness, and proactive approach. Compared to competitors, BAHR’s team consistently delivers high-quality advice with a collaborative and client-focused mindset.’
‘BAHR is a leading and highly respected law firm. Clients can feel confident that they are in safe and capable hands.'
‘Andreas Rørvik is our trusted legal advisor, and his expertise gives us great confidence — we always feel well taken care of and in safe hands.’
‘The team combines outstanding legal knowledge with a practical, solution-oriented approach that makes complex issues manageable. They are responsive, collaborative, and consistently deliver advice that adds real value to our business.’
‘Andreas Rørvik is an outstanding adviser. He is highly solution-oriented and combines strong legal expertise with excellent people skills. What I value most is that he is very approachable and accessible, always taking the time to understand our needs and guide us clearly. His ability to build trust and provide practical, effective solutions makes him a true asset.’

Key clients

Aker ASA
Aker Property Group
Rica Eiendom
Reitan Eiendom
Oslo Pensjonsforsikring
Deka Bank Deutsche Girozentrale
Höegh Eiendom AS
Union Eiendomskapital
CBRE Global Investors
Fredensborg Bolig AS
Schage Eiendom AS
Entra

Work highlights

Advising Merkantilbygg Holding AS on a series of high-value real estate transactions totalling over NOK 4 billion, as well as on its NOK 1.88 billion refinancing.

Advising Entra on the NOK 6.45 billion sale of its entire Trondheim property portfolio to Reitan, including several modern buildings and two development projects.

Advising KLP on its NOK 3.3 billion acquisition of 1,000 lease apartments from Selvaag Utleiebolig, marking the largest residential property transaction in Norwegian history.

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