Transactions and development projects are at the core of Advokatfirmaet CLP DA‘s real estate practice, which is also active in real estate financing, investment structuring, and disputes. Practice head Håvard Skogvoll is a key contact for international real estate funds and investors investing in Norway, whereas Egil Jarslett acts on real estate disputes. Litigation and arbitration expert Bodil Høstmælingen is another name to note for real estate disputes, and Sigrid Ertzaas focuses on transactions and lease agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘CLP stands out as one of the most commercially minded and efficient law firms in the Norwegian market. The firm combines first-class legal expertise with a strong understanding of how deals are actually done, offering pragmatic and strategic advice that is directly aligned with clients’ business objectives.’
- ‘CLP’s real estate practice distinguishes itself through its deep market knowledge, commercial acumen, and pragmatic approach. The team combines strong legal expertise with a clear understanding of the drivers in property transactions, which allows them to deliver advice that is both technically sound and strategically valuable.’
- 'Håvard Skogvoll is warm, humorous, and highly intelligent. He is an excellent sparring partner in discussions.’
- ‘Håvard Skogvoll stands out as an exceptional transactional and real estate lawyer with a rare combination of legal depth, commercial instinct, and strategic perspective. He is pragmatic, highly efficient, and focused on achieving tangible results.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with at CLP stand out for their sharp legal minds, accessibility, and commercial understanding. Compared to competitors, they demonstrate an unusual ability to simplify complexity and provide clear, actionable advice even in high-pressure settings.’
- ‘I find that the team is available. I make use of different members of the team for processes, assessments, as well as for strategic discussions.'
Key clients
- Catella Real Estate AG Heitman International LLC Velfra AS Infranode DIF Capital Partners H.I.G Capital Alti Eiendomsinvest AS Euro Real Estate S.a.r.l OBOS BBL Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS Kongsberg Gruppen ASA Selvaag Eiendom AS CapMan Real Estate Fredriksborg Eiendom AS Svill Eiendom AS USBL Vedal Utvikling AS Dolphin Eiendom AS Dypro Eiendom AS JB Ugland Eiendom AS Acciona Construcción S.A Dryso AS Power International AS IWG Catella Real Estate AG Heitman International LLC
Work highlights
Acted as legal advisor to CapMan Hotels II on its acquisition of Midstar Fastigheter AB.
Assisted CapMan Real Estate as legal advisor on establishing a 15-year lease agreement with Visma for Sørkedalsveien 6, Majorstuen.
Assisted CapMan Real Estate as legal advisor on establishing a joint venture with Vander Apartments for Kristian Augusts gate 10, Oslo.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Håvard Skogvoll
Other key lawyers
Egil Jarslett; Bodil Høstmælingen; Sigrid Ertzaas