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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Real Estate

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Our real estate practice has for years been one of the country's foremost and most innovative. We consistently advise major national and international clients on some of the largest and most complex commercial property transactions and development projects in the Norwegian and Nordic markets.

We advise on all aspects of real estate transactions and related matters, ranging from zoning and development issues to 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 our practice and 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

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Real Estate - Norway

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Schjødt assisted Asset Buyout Partners with the development of a land-based fish farm property at Mongstad in Norway.

Strengths

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  • Their ability to tailor advice to the strategic context, anticipate challenges and communicate clearly with all stakeholders sets them apart from others in the industry.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schjødt excels at advising on commercial input and solutions that arise from legal findings.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schjødt understands our business needs and is very commercial, which is something we really appreciate. They fought for the wins we needed.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Schjødt knows the problems we meet in different situations and has good solutions to most challenges. When we present a problem to them, they understand the question easily.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The team has cross-border capabilities and the ability to approach legal work with a holistic and commercial mindset.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Geir Sand
    Geir Sand

    Geir Sand

    Senior practitioner Geir Sand is a highly regarded lawyer who acts for real estate developers on portfolio transactions and developments.
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  • Christian Bjørn-Hansen
    Christian Bjørn-Hansen

    Christian Bjørn-Hansen

    Christian Bjørn-Hansen advises on the sale and purchase of real estate shares, assets and portfolios, representing both international and domestic investors.

    • Christian distinguishes himself with his commercial acumen and ability to find practical solutions to complex legal matters and implement them.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is super client-focused, with a strong sense of commercial matters.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He has the ability to quickly grasp the strategic context and tailor his guidance accordingly, making him a true partner in the transaction process.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is a very strong advisor and negotiator with a good understanding of the commercial side. He is also good at handling opposing counsel and advisors.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Camilla Kristiansen Lunne
    Camilla Kristiansen Lunne

    Camilla Kristiansen Lunne

    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 extremely good in all matters and very easy to work with.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Ditlef Thaulow
    Ditlef Thaulow

    Ditlef Thaulow

    Ditlef Thaulow regularly assists both domestic and international investors with the acquisition, structuring and financing of real estate transactions in Norway.

    • Ditlef is always friendly, client-focused and eager to get things done without too many complications.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is always available and differentiates himself by being very commercially aware.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Einar Caspersen
    Einar Caspersen

    Einar Caspersen

    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 extensive commercial capabilities and a strong ability to identify what truly matters within each case.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Martin Støren
    Martin Støren

    Martin Støren

    Martin Støren is renowned for his work on complex real estate projects, including financing, development agreements, zoning and related disputes.

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