Working closely with the firm’s tax, VAT and corporate practitioners, Brækhus Advokatfirma AS‘s real estate group is prepared to advise on real estate transactions, property development, commercial leasing, and property management. Practice head Thomas Andersen combines expertise in dispute resolution with aptitude in property law. The team also includes Karoline Zeiner, a key contact for development projects and lease agreements, Benedicte Krogh Grimstad, who acts on real estate transactions and dispute resolution, and Eirik Espenes, another name to note for transactions and development projects.
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- ‘The team has broad and very high knowledge of the law in question, and they work seamlessly and very well together, offering very good and solid advice, with a high moral standard which we value very much. Communication lines are short and efficient, and that is a definite plus.’
- ‘Lawyer Thomas Andersen has very high in-depth knowledge of the law in question and a unique understanding of the importance of strategic decisions combined with the law.’
Key clients
- Bakke AS
- Sequoia Utvikling AS
- Askerlia Fellesråd
- Enviro Group AS og Enviro Entreprenør AS
- Gode Boliger AS
- BEE AS
- PostNord AS
- Louise Mohn
- E-18 Lysaker – Ramstadsletta
- Gilhusveien 10 AS
- Vitra Scandinavia AS
- Johannes Benestad AS
Work highlights
Advised Malling & Bakke on legal matters and drafted contracts in connection with the sale of a development site of approximately 1866 m².
Assisted Capgemini by negotiating a new lease agreement for Capgemini’s new offices in Bergen, as well as advising on the exit from their existing lease.
Acted on a principal case before the Supreme Court regarding leasehold agreements with a market value of GBP 140 million.
Practice head
Thomas Andersen
Other key lawyers
Karoline Zeiner; Benedicte Krogh Grimstad; Eirik Espenes