
About
Provided by Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
Arntzen de Besche has a long trajectory in the real estate arena advising on high-end, complex real estate matters. The team advises key domestic and international players including leading institutional and private equity investors and an array of major names from the real estate development sphere.
The firm offers broad expertise covering the full spectrum of real estate matters, including M&A transactions, private equity investments, joint ventures, financing, project development, construction issues, lease agreements, and any related disputes. The team also provides real estate-related tax and VAT advice and advises on regulatory matters such as zoning issues and securities law.
They act at the forefront of the Norwegian real estate private equity arena. The firm is a thought leader in this field and has been a pioneer in the establishment of joint ventures between property companies/ developers and financial players in relation to major residential developments.
Arntzen de Besche leverages its market-leading dispute resolution expertise to assist with some of the most high-profile real estate disputes in the market.
The firm has developed longstanding, close relationships with many leading names from the real estate sector, both real estate development companies and major financial investors.
Arntzen de Besche has a strong national footprint through its offices in Oslo, Trondheim and Stavanger.
Chambers Review
Arntzen de Besche houses a notable real estate practice offering advice on high-value transactions, as well as complex lease agreements. The law firm additionally advises on major development projects. Arntzen de Besche offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary service that draws on the expertise of professionals from tax and finance. The law firm regularly represents property developers and investment companies. Arntzen de Besche also assists with real estate disputes.
Work Highlights
- Arntzen de Besche's real estate practice advised Lerka Eiendom and Loe Utvikling on the acquisition of a portfolio of eight assets across Norway and Denmark.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arntzen de Besche has a strong organisation and skilled people in all aspects relating to real estate."
"They are really attentive, respond quickly and are a comprehensive firm that maintains client relationships."
"Arntzen de Besche are extremely expedient and always deliver quality work in a very short amount of time."
"The team offers full service in real estate and always responds quickly and follows up closely."
"Arntzen de Besche has a strong organisation and skilled people in all aspects relating to real estate."
"They are really attentive, respond quickly and are a comprehensive firm that maintains client relationships."
"Arntzen de Besche are extremely expedient and always deliver quality work in a very short amount of time."
"The team offers full service in real estate and always responds quickly and follows up closely."
Notable Practitioners
Senior practitioner Hans Henrik Kværne is a highly respected lawyer who acts on real estate transactions, leasing matters and development projects.
"Hans Henrik has always been a good lawyer; he always picks up the phone to discuss matters."
Eilif Koch advises clients on real estate transactions and development projects. He also assists with lease negotiations.
"Eilif has many qualities: his calmness, thoroughness, concern and engagement in our company's well-being and our way to success."
"He gets personally involved and goes the extra mile for his clients to get the best outcome."
Håvard Bergli advises clients on the acquisition, sale and restructuring of properties and portfolios, advising funds, investors and developers.
"Håvard is pragmatic and has good industry knowledge."
"Håvard Bergli cares about his clients and cultivates long-term relationships. He gets to know their needs and is able to quickly understand and help."

Thomas Øslebø is a well-regarded practitioner who assists with property transactions and development projects involving a range of asset classes.
"Thomas Øslebø has a deep, commercial understanding of the real estate market. He delivers high-quality service at all times during transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
Norway

Members
Provided by Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
Anders Dyrseth
Erlend L. Solberg
Håvard Bergli
Jon R. Gresseth