Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Our real estate practice has for years been one of the country's foremost and most innovative, consistently advising major national and international clients on some of the largest and most complex commercial property transactions and development projects in the Norwegian and Nordic market.
We advise on all aspects of real estate transactions and related matters, ranging from zoning and development issues, construction and expropriation matters, to real estate acquisitions and disposals and transaction structuring and execution.
In recent years, our real estate practice has handled larger transaction volumes than any other Norwegian law firm and both our practice as well as our individual lawyers are consistently ranked as leaders in this field by international and national rating agencies.
Our services include:
- Purchase, sale and ground lease
- Expropriation
- Development projects
- Lease contracts
- Regulation, planning and building law issues
- Sectioning, including structuring of combined joint properties
- Syndication, capitalization and fund establishments
- Forward structures
- Structuring of projects for adequate risk management
- Optimization of VAT, tax and stamp duty
- Construction models and contracts
- Due diligence
- Closing, settlements and other transaction support
- Estate Agency Business
- Dispute resolution/arbitration related to real estate legal issues
Chambers Review
Schjødt has a strong transaction-focused practice frequently advising on pan-Nordic deals. The law firm assists with the acquisition and sale of residential and commercial real estate, including portfolios of development projects and real estate funds. It is also active in real estate financing deals.
Work Highlights
- Schjødt advised Tjelta Eiendom on its divestment of its portfolio of 22 properties and SPVs in Stavanger and Sandnes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Schjødt think creatively and have a strong grasp of the market (and the law) that makes for excellent handling of complex matters."
"The team at Schjødt are efficient, very accurate and deliver high quality."
"Schjødt has sufficient resources to ensure it can always meet our needs."
"The lawyers at Schjødt are service-minded and solution-oriented."
"The team at Schjødt make clear legal recommendations and are always pragmatic in seeking fast and reliable solutions."
"The lawyers at Schjødt think creatively and have a strong grasp of the market (and the law) that makes for excellent handling of complex matters."
"The team at Schjødt are efficient, very accurate and deliver high quality."
"Schjødt has sufficient resources to ensure it can always meet our needs."
"The lawyers at Schjødt are service-minded and solution-oriented."
"The team at Schjødt make clear legal recommendations and are always pragmatic in seeking fast and reliable solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Senior practitioner Geir Sand is a highly regarded lawyer who acts for real estate developers on portfolio transactions and developments.
"Geir is a highly skilled and committed lawyer who always works to ensure that his clients get the best possible result. He has great knowledge and uses experts when necessary."
Christian Bjørn-Hansen advises on the sale and purchase of real estate shares, assets and portfolios, representing both international and domestic investors.
"Christian is a very skilled lawyer. He is easy to work with, commercial, good on the risk side and a good negotiator. It is always very good to have him there."
"Christian is always professionally up to date and is skilled at finding commercial solutions. He is quick-witted and always has a positive attitude."
"Christian is an excellent lawyer. He is knowledgeable and solution-oriented, and in several cases he found us sophisticated solutions to complex problems."
"Christian is very responsive and service-minded. You always feel prioritised. He has a very commercial mindset and delivers with strong impact in negotiations."
"Christian is deal-oriented and a highly skilled negotiator. He has a strong ability to understand commercial matters."
Camilla Kristiansen Lunne is well regarded for her real estate practice. She has particular experience in development transactions as well as in portfolio investments.
"Camilla is very experienced, intelligent and can quickly see the right way to go. She always delivers things as soon as possible, has a good team around her and gives good advice."
"Camilla is proactive and is not afraid to give her opinion on how to solve an issue. She has a good tone and brings a good atmosphere to negotiations. She brings transactions forward."
Ditlef Thaulow enters the rankings following excellent market plaudits. He assists both domestic and international investors with the acquisition, structuring and financing of real estate transactions in Norway.
"Ditlef has outstanding skills. He makes complex matters seem simple and is extremely efficient and to the point. This is the person you want to have by your side on any complex real estate transaction."
"Ditlef is amazing. I would trust him with my personal money! He offers quality and timely delivery, and goes the extra mile for us."
"Ditlef is a very competent lawyer. He knows us better than we know ourselves."
"Ditlef understands our business, delivers direct and clear, high-quality responses, and has a high degree of commercial vision."
Einar Caspersen is best known for his work on real estate fund transactions. He is also adept at complex deal structures and financing issues.
"Einar has a unique blend of commercial awareness, a mastery of legal questions and experience from M&A and private equity that serves him very well when handling real estate transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Christopher Brun
Ditlef A Thaulow
Jarbjørg Grøtte
Martin Støren
Ole G Klevan
Torkjel Valland
Clients
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Entra Eiendom
Oslo S Utvikling
Rambøll
Skanska
Veidekke