Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Haavind has one of the leading and largest legal teams in real estate, highly competent within the entire range of property and transaction law. Our skilled cross-functional team regularly give advice and assist major players on extensive and complex property development and transactions.
In addition to our comprehensive experience with property transactions and rental and development, our team of specialists include specialists on tax law and corporate matters, all working to find solutions for our real estate customers.
Our lawyers have experience with complex property-development projects, including the entire process from purchase of the property, through the development phase to rental and potential sale.
Chambers Review
Haavind boasts an excellent commercial real estate practice advising an admirable list of property developers, investment funds and companies, as well as large public bodies. The law firm acts on high-value acquisitions and disposals of properties and real estate portfolios, including cross-border transactions. Haavind is also knowledgeable in finance-related mandates.
Work Highlights
- Haavind assisted Statskog with its NOK2.65 billion acquisition of Meraker Brug.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Haavind have an excellent understanding of complex matters and are highly service-minded and solutions-driven."
"The lawyers are always very responsive and I never doubt their ability to act on short notice when needed."
"Haavind handle complex matters in a swift and efficient manner. Their multidisciplinary team can easily handle all matters from tech to employment law and real estate in the same team."
"Haavind offers a high level of skills and insight in complex processes. Its lawyers are able to discuss large questions and engage broadly."
"Haavind are very efficient at using a variety of internal resources to answer complex matters."
"The team at Haavind have an excellent understanding of complex matters and are highly service-minded and solutions-driven."
"The lawyers are always very responsive and I never doubt their ability to act on short notice when needed."
"Haavind handle complex matters in a swift and efficient manner. Their multidisciplinary team can easily handle all matters from tech to employment law and real estate in the same team."
"Haavind offers a high level of skills and insight in complex processes. Its lawyers are able to discuss large questions and engage broadly."
"Haavind are very efficient at using a variety of internal resources to answer complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Erling Timm handles a range of real estate matters including sales and acquisitions of properties, lease deals and the financing of real estate transactions.
"Erling Timm is good at reading the room. He is always available, one step ahead, and will call if you have forgotten something. The fact that he is so forward-looking makes him stand out from other lawyers."
"Erling Timm is an experienced lawyer who is able to handle multiple issues at the same time while always having a clear vision of achieving results and progression."
"Erling Timm is solutions-oriented, positive, competent, and able to establish good climates for negotiation. He achieves good results for his clients."
"He makes negotiations easier and has a profound understanding of the market."
"Erling Timm is great to work with. He is trustworthy and commercially minded."
Herman Roksund often acts on the sale, purchase and restructuring of real estate portfolios. He also advises clients on land transactions.
"Herman Roksund is a smart negotiator on real estate deals. He knows the sector well and knows what's good for both parties."
"His performance throughout our process was exceptional."
"Herman is a really great lawyer. He knows his clients well, adjusts to each of them, and dares to make a challenge if something is really good for you."
Magnus Meisingset-Haug advises clients on commercial real estate transactions, including offices, logistics assets and retail properties.
"Magnus is a diligent and thorough lawyer who is extremely service-minded."
"Magnus is a very nice guy who is good with his clients. He has lots of good commercial skills and is very likeable."
"Magnus's work is of a high quality level. He is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented lawyer."
"Magnus is a commercially oriented lawyer. He is very pleasant to work with."
"Magnus is very commercially and solutions-oriented. In complex transactions he takes the role as a negotiation partner and problem solver. Magnus's level of service is outstanding. It is always professional, on time and enjoyable."
Henrik Botten Taubøll enters the rankings this year as an up-and-coming lawyer following impressive market recognition. He focuses on high-value transactions, property development projects and lease negotiations.
"He is without a doubt our go-to lawyer in the market for all complex matters."
"Taubøll's work always exceeds my expectations. I will always get help quickly with a high level of professionalism. He solves tense matters with a smile."
"Henrik is professional and skilled, highly committed and motivated to do a good job. He is comfortable to work with and confidence-building in relationships. He makes communication with the other parties clear."
"Henrik is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and hard-working. He brings added value through his commercial insight and large corporate network."
"Henrik has a unique energy and enthusiasm, and he handles complex issues in a very competent way. He is strategic and follows all leads swiftly."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Norway
Members
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Inger Johanne Lund
Head of Department
