Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS‘s real estate department is a reference in the market for real estate transactions, property development, and lease negotiations. Even Bratsberg’s far-reaching practice covers refinancing of real estate companies, restructurings, and real estate joint ventures. Christopher Borch has notable proficiency in litigating real estate cases before arbitration tribunals and regular courts, while new practice head Mette Borger Fyksen is a name of note for lease agreements for commercial real estate. Simon Ulleland adds knowledge in regulatory compliance within the sector to the team, and Jenny Mo focuses on commercial real estate transactions and commercial leases.

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‘Christopher Borch is an outstanding partner with legal skills not only within real estate law but also in most other commercial law aspects.’
‘Generally very high quality on the team's legal advice.’
‘Thommessen’s real estate team stands out for its breadth and depth of expertise across the full spectrum of real estate matters. They combine strong technical knowledge with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, which makes them highly effective in handling both complex transactions and day-to-day matters.’
‘A key individual I would like to highlight is Mette Borger Fyksen. She has a unique ability to quickly understand the core of an issue and present practical, well-thought-out solutions.’
‘The team appears well structured; the partner who is in charge is always well informed and on top of relevant information.'
‘The Thommessen team is available, they respond on short notice, and they are really professional, as well as truly dedicated to the task. Partners are positively encouraging younger professionals to share their views in meetings/calls.’

Key clients

Clarksons Platou Real Estate AS
Nordic Real Estate Partners AS
Samhällsbygnadsbolaget i Norden AB
Norwegian Property ASA
Aspelin Ramm Eiendom AS
Starwood Capital Group
Watrium Eiendom AS
Promenaden Property AS
Scandinavian Property Group AS
Angelo Gordon
MARK
Oslo Airport City AS

Work highlights

Advised Aspelin Eiendom on the sale of 50 % of their share in the major development project "Over Spektrum" to Reitan Eiendom.

Advised Eiendomsspar with their co-investment with Pandox in the Irish hotel company Dalata.

Assisted a Malling fund with the acquisition of Akersgata 51 from NREP.

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