Praised by clients for its ‘comprehensive expertise across all property-related issues’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS’ real estate team has comprehensive coverage of the real estate space, handling compulsory acquisitions, zoning issues, and infrastructure matters, as well as transaction work and property developments. Terese Negaard Sørli oversees the practice, supported by the transaction group head, Herman Roksund. Elsewhere in the team, Erling Timm and Henrik Taubøll stand out on major development projects, while Magnus Meisingset-Haug focuses on real estate transactions and high-value leases. Per Amund Uldalen is well placed to advise on planning and zoning work, land positioning issues, and real estate developments. Stig L. Bech and Elin Mack Løvdal joined the team from Wiersholm and Advokatfirmaet CLP DA respectively in 2024, strengthening the group’s transaction offering.
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‘Great capacity and very responsive, highly competent and high quality on advice and deliveries.’
‘Haavind blends deep legal expertise with technological innovation, client-focused service models, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion and is well-positioned to succeed in the modern legal landscape.’
‘Henrik Taubøll shines due to his unparalleled attention to detail and ability to break down complex matters into digestible, actionable insights.’
‘Always ahead of the market, passionate and innovative. Engaged in interdisciplinary teams, and discussions. Leading the sector of implementing social sustainability and governance.’
‘Haavind has attracted top-tier individuals which combines top legal understanding, with great business and industry skills when it comes to real estate development.’
‘Henrik Taubøll - knows everyone and everything that moves within the RE industry. Young partner with great depth. Stig Bech - is probably the most renown RE attorney in Norway!’
‘Magnus Meisingset-Haug and the team at Haavind consistently provide outstanding support on relevant matters. Their real estate team demonstrates comprehensive expertise across all property-related issues, and Magnus is adept at engaging the appropriate individuals within Haavind.’
‘Haavind has a great team within real estate, serving the whole value-add-chain of matters. They carefully bring on the most competent resources for the project.’
Key clients
- NorgesGruppen ASA
- Storebrand ASA
- Telenor ASA
- Pareto Securities AS
- Fearnley Securities AS
- Ragde Eiendom AS
- Aspelin Ramm Eiendom AS
- Høegh Eiendom AS
- Fritzøe Eiendom AS
- Carnegie AS (Project Finance)
Work highlights
- Assisted Anthon Eiendom with the initial purchase of the property and acted as joint counsel for the parties both in the establishment and the liquidation of the Pareto Eiendomsfellesskap AS.
- Assisted Genera AS with all regulatory matters to establish Genera AS with its real estate investment and advisory business, including capital raise, complex structuring of new concept and five transactions.
- Advising on the ongoing real estate development project of the Filipstad development.
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Magnus Meisingset-Haug
Practice head
Terese Negaard Sørli; Herman Roksund
Other key lawyers
Erling Timm; Henrik Taubøll; Magnus Meisingset-Haug; Per Amund Uldalen; Stig L. Bech; Elin Mack Løvdal