With six offices throughout Norway, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig is well-positioned to provide clients with local support in real estate matters. The firm is active across contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular focus on transactions and development projects. Jørgen Lindboe has in-depth knowledge of transactions and project development, while Gøran Mjelde Aarvik brings particular expertise in sale and leaseback transactions, forward transactions, and syndication projects. Kjetil Westby Ranum is adept in real estate financing.
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Testimonials
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- ‘SVW practice offers a more personalised and agile service model.'
- ‘Always alert, trustworthy, easy-going, and an honest discussion partner - Jørgen Lindboe.’
- ‘Availability, accountability, and expertise on complex issues. Jørgen Lindboe in particular consistently provides top-notch solutions and legal insight.’
- ‘Response time and solution offering.’
- ‘What sets them apart is their strong understanding of the real estate market and ability to translate legal complexity into practical solutions that move transactions forward. They are responsive, hands-on, and highly collaborative across disciplines – from corporate and tax to construction and financing.’
- ‘Jørgen Lindbo is a dedicated lawyer who works hard to safeguard his clients’ interests. He has a calm and considered style, and he takes the time to ensure that all legal aspects are properly addressed.'
Key clients
- Njord Securities AS
- Propcap AS
- Rimfeldt Eiendom AS
- Coop Norge Eiendom AS
- Realkapital Investor AS
- Fazenda Utvikling AS
- DNB Næringseiendom AS
- Seabrokers AS
- Oslo Finans AS
- Tesla Norway AS
- DNB Bank ASA – DNB Markets Investment Banking Division
- RAC NORWAY AS
Work highlights
Represented Kristiansand Offentlig Eiendom AS, Bergen Kommunebygg AS, and Bergen Etatbygg AS in relation to a NOK 630 million sale of three real estate companies to Public Property Invest ASA, which is a company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Represented Colliers Project Finance in relation to the NOK 510 million purchase and syndication of Støtvig Hotel including related real estate companies and companies operating the hotel and ancillary business activities.
Represented Theodor Eiendom AS in connection with the sale of the shares in Bredalsmarken 15 AS, a single purpose company being the owner of an office building in central Bergen.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jørgen Lindboe; Gøran Mjelde Aarvik
Other key lawyers
Kjetil Westby Ranum; Kaja Bjordal