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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Real Estate

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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

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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

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Real Estate - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 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

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  • Haavind advised Dalema Eiendom in the sale of a logistics property outside Stavanger to Logistea, a Swedish real estate company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates an excellent understanding of the commercial realities that shape our business and consistently provides clear, precise and actionable guidance.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Haavind has highly experienced partners with good relationships within the market. It offers an easy path to understanding the scope of opportunities and creative power to challenge existing dogmas.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • They are very solution-oriented and hardworking. In this way, they drive the process forward effectively and successfully.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Haavind has the ability to communicate complex legal and factual matters with clarity and precision, always with a focus on identifying practical solutions that are acceptable to all parties involved.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleStig L Bech
    Senior StatespeopleStig L Bech

    Stig L Bech

    Stig Bech remains a prominent lawyer in the Norwegian real estate market. He regularly acts on matters involving large developments and is especially regarded for his work in high value transactions.

    • Stig has unique knowledge of the business, politics and developers. He is a high level adviser and very well-connected in terms of new opportunities for our business.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Stig’s grasp of the Norwegian real estate market - and how it interplays with the wider Nordic region - is unparalleled.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 2Erling Timm
    Band 2Erling Timm

    Erling Timm

    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 gives good advice and is skilled at finding solutions that both parties could accept.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Erling is professionally strong, with commercial understanding, client focus and is guided by solid values, including the ability to challenge his own clients when appropriate.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 3Elin Mack Løvdal
    Band 3Elin Mack Løvdal

    Elin Mack Løvdal

    Elin Mack Løvdal assists with a range of mandates pertaining to development projects and real estate transactions, including divestments and establishing joint ventures and lease contracts.

    • She managed to balance strategic thinking with practical advice and always made sure we had a clear view of the next step.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • She is really clever, smart and also commercial. She suggests solutions.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • She combines professionalism with a strong strategic mindset and an impressive analytical ability. What sets Elin apart is her ability to see the bigger picture while remaining detail-oriented.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 4Henrik Botten Taubøll
    Band 4Henrik Botten Taubøll

    Henrik Botten Taubøll

    Henrik Botten Taubøll focuses on high value transactions, property development projects and lease negotiations.

    • Henrik is efficient and forward-thinking. He is socially engaged, interested and good at networking.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Henrik has been a door opener. He has a large network and knows a lot about most things.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • He is involved in constructive dialogues with authorities and other decision-makers, which provides a unique insight and understanding.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • He is not only solution-oriented but also attentive to the broader context of the case, which makes his advice both practical and valuable.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Band 4Herman Roksund
    Band 4Herman Roksund

    Herman Roksund

    Herman Roksund often acts on the sale, purchase and restructuring of real estate portfolios. He also advises clients on land transactions.
  • Band 4Magnus Meisingset-Haug
    Band 4Magnus Meisingset-Haug

    Magnus Meisingset-Haug

    Magnus Meisingset-Haug advises clients on commercial real estate transactions, including offices, logistics assets and retail properties.
    • Magnus is able to find practical, balanced solutions that move negotiations forward and help close deals efficiently. His commercial mindset, combined with a consistently positive attitude and a sense of humour, makes him both highly effective and a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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