Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Our practice provides the full range of legal services to clients in the Norwegian commercial property market. Our tailored and cost-effective teams do their utmost to meet our clients’ changing needs in response to new market trends, contract formats and changes in the law.
We are heavily involved in the transactions market and assist parties on a very considerable number of property transactions, large and small, each year. Property transactions involve a lot more than property law. Legal advisors also need in-depth knowledge of, for example, company law and shareholders’ agreements, tax, VAT, employment law, regulatory finance issues, debt financing and environmental law. Our lawyers cooperate seamlessly with the firm’s other specialists and show clients the most direct and secure route from bidding process to closing of the transaction.
Our interdisciplinary property development team assists developers on miscellaneous commercial, residential and holiday property development projects. The projects range from some of the largest and most complex development projects in Norway to small-scale Projects.
Managing leases and ongoing operations are of key commercial importance to our clients, and we are at the forefront of adaptation to new lease formats and concepts. Funding of commercial property through equity transactions, bank loans and bond loans is a cornerstone of our practice, in relation to both transactions and long-term commercial property ownership.
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Thommessen has an impressive real estate practice active in commercial and residential property transactions, including the acquisition and sale of assets, shares and portfolios. The firm also assists with substantial property development projects and has additional expertise in lease agreements. The firm acts for real estate and property development companies as well as investors.
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Thommessen assisted Mustad Eiendom with the development of the “Lilleakerbyen” project in the Lilleaker area of Oslo and Bærum municipalities.
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Their ability to tailor advice to the commercial context adds real value and efficiency to every transaction.
The team is experienced and commercially astute, with deep competence and a strong grasp of deal dynamics.
Thommessen's partners are always prepared and engaged to take on any discussions ad-hoc. It’s extremely valuable for me that I can have one-to-one point discussions with the partner mainly.
Thommessen is very business-oriented and excellent at negotiating.
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Top-ranked lawyer Christopher Borch is an expert in commercial and residential property transactions, as well as development projects.
He generally takes a very commercial approach. He invests time in understanding our company, which makes him a good discussion partner. He’s an adviser for commercial issues as well as for legal documents.
Christopher Borch offers deep sector knowledge and is a good negotiator.
He is a highly commercially-minded lawyer who clearly understands the difference between what is important and what is not. His advice has always been solid and reliable.
Even Bratsberg is noted for his impressive practice representing large clients in high profile deals. He is experienced in the acquisition, investment and disposal of properties and portfolios.
Even Bratsberg is an outstanding lawyer with great negotiation skills.
Real Estate
Real Estate
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Vidar Havsgård
Reidar Myhre
Mette Borger Fyksen
Head of Department
Simon Ulleland
Ivar Strandenes
Rolf Nyhus
Jenny Mo
Victoria Meyer Norén
Even Bratsberg
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